Benjamin White (4)

When you say singled out, do you mean that your parents/grandparents/whoever would specifically belittle or mock you in front of others for something all your siblings did too, while not even remarking on them doing or saying the same thing?

Even if so, I’d contend that you should be able to reasonably expect to be treated differently in a professional environment as an adult than you might have been by your parents when you were a child in a familial setting.

My dad didn’t consistently treat me brilliantly as a kid, but it doesn’t mean I expect or tolerate not being treated well as an adult at work.

I remember working at Halifax when I was dressed down in front of the whole office, and I knew I couldn’t work there any more.

I finished the day, and never went back.

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For a second I thought you were talking about White and I was extremely confused!

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White is arguably one of the best defenders in the Europe, playing for a top manager at a club sitting top of the PL and in the CL, playing great football.

Then has to play for England under a manager who is more famous for his style in waistcoats than his scintillating football, who ignores White, preferring dross like Maguire and Phillips.

It seems White was already disillusioned with the national team so being called out in front team mates by an underwhelming coach was just the excuse he needed to clear off, which is great for him and us.

I’m not sure I actually give a flying fuck about all this. The whole thing is now in the realm of a shit soap opera, so I’m on ignore.

I should’ve been clearer, I meant in general. It can come in all forms.

I don’t disagree with what you say honestly with but don’t you think football environment is a different dynamic? Success and failure is very clearly defined that criticsm and scrutiny is part of the game.

I shouldn’t get ahead of myself too much as it’s not like me to take twitters word for it this much. This could still be all bollocks.

@Joshua Lol actually. White Jamaicans are a real thing since the country’s inception. Or White people with Carribean ancestry. Take a look at Cole Palmer who’s from descends from St. Kitts.

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Is that why Irish people and Jamaicans sound so similar to me as a USA-English speaker?

I don’t know they sound pretty different to me :pires2:

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Maybe “so similar” is pushing it but it’s not a million miles off to my ear!

Just like White Yardie / Harry Gregory. Used to & still does get grilled because of his accent. People thought he was taking the piss but that’s just his voice.

Benny has showed many times on the pitch that he has immaculate decision making, I expect nothing else with this :white:

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That’s worrisome.

https://twitter.com/Gunnersc0m/status/1776305000324497589

At this point they’ve all just got to get through the season no matter what, tomi was fit the other day so if white was that bad he’d have had a rest.

Been playing quality football so just hope it’s not an issue that hurts him longer term.

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Why would he plsy against Luton if that were the case

https://x.com/samimokbel81_dm/status/1776290150193992032?s=46&t=LlMNFvsPPy2ozwuX8FhQrA

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Ben White being the best right back in league while not even liking football is probably the best narrative I have about this guy. What a champion!

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He likes football, he just watches Anime in his spare time

Anime are for virgins.

We, football forum folks, should definitely have the audacity to decide what’s for virgins.

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If that is true it’s another big reason why he would turn down England…