Sexism in Football

Gender Discrimination (The Sian Massey Story) On the 22nd of January 2011 female linesman Sian Massey was going to officiate as a linesman in a premier league clash between Liverpool and Wolves. Sky Sports were b are the assemble on live television,Presenters Andy Gray and Richard Keys were preparing to cover the pre wager coverage, when the devil named above began to talk close to the female linesman Sian Massey and what they thought about her in a very discriminating fashionThe commentators, who apparently seed their microphones were switched off, were recorded. Commenting on Ms Massey, Mr Keys verbalize Somebody better get down there and let off offside to her. Mr Gray, a former Scottish international footballer, replied Can you believe that? A female linesman. Women fagt know the offside rule. Mr Keys replied by nature they dont. I can guarantee you there will be a big one today. Kenny (Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish) will go potty. This isnt the first season, is it?Didnt we generate one before? Later in the exchange, Mr Keys said The games gone mad. Did you hear charming Karren Brady this morn complaining about sexism? Do me a favour, love. During the game, which Liverpool won 3-0, Ms Massey arouse Wolves by refusing to rule Raul Meireles offside before he set up Liverpools first goal. The replay showed that she made the correct decision. When The Mail on Sunday put the transcript to Mr Keys, he said I engender no recollection of that.I dupe no idea what you are talk about. My recollection is that I wished the young lady all the best. When told a transcription existed of the conversation, he said If you put one across a tape then you dont need me to talk to you. It almost makes it worse that theyre speaking when the microphones are non on as opposed to when they are on, because they have never in truth had the brass neck to say it publicly, they would only say it privately. I have heard it and I dont believe it is just banter. F ormer referee graham flour Poll added It must be very difficult for female chequer officials to progress in mens football and any who do, do so on merit and should be held up as federal agency models, not subjected to outdated, sexist attitudes (Sian Massey) is already on the FIFA assistant referees list in womens football and at just 25 that is a princely achievement. Michaela Tabb, a snooker referee who has officiated the World Championship final, said What they have done there is completely unacceptable because they have not presumption her her place at all as an official.They are basically quizzical her ability. She has obviously passed every exam and whatever qualifications shes had to go through. England captain Rio Ferdinand said on Twitter Im all for women refereeing in football, discrimination should not happen in our game at all prehistoric views if u think otherwise. Hugh Robertson, the sports minister, commented It is very disappointing to hear these comments at a time when we are trying to get more women participating and officiating in sport, particularly football. The FA released a statement saying The FA has made real strides in encouraging both male and female match officials to enter the game at every level, and will continue to offer every boost to all officials within the football family to progress to the highest levels possible. We are proud to have some of the worlds best match officials, both male and female overall the number of female referees in England (Levels 1-8) stands at 853 and climbing, and all of our female match officials act as fantastic ambassadors for the game. They have our wholehearted and continuing support.