I think that the same drive that allows someone to ruthlessly find their way to the top of their profession or to accrue huge wealth, often at the expense of so
much else life has to offer, is probably in most cases linked to some sort of neurological diversity. These people don’t operate in the same realms of human expectations that others do in relation to empathy and societal norms. As a result I think many of the most successful Chairs and owners have little connection with the average fan, barring attention seeking gimmicks when things are going well. At non league levels there is a little of this, but often the clubs are so small that a Chair is successful because of their ability to lead and inspire in their small community.
Think we have been here before possibly on a slightly different tack. Not just a football problem also a society one. As I think you are aware I do not live in the UK and so I tend to look in from the outside somewhat and without wanting to become too political much of the way society has changed dates back in my book to events which took place in 2016. So it is up to all of us to be aware of the way we treat others and have the guts to call out the people who do not. Sorry if this sounds more about society than football but these are my thoughts.
No, no, I think you're completely right David. I think also there are people who seem to know how to behave in society but lose their morals when it comes to football and vice versa as well, certainly not a class divide or anything, maybe it's just me and my values I don't know lol!
As someone used to say, “It’s a funny old game “.
I think that the same drive that allows someone to ruthlessly find their way to the top of their profession or to accrue huge wealth, often at the expense of so
much else life has to offer, is probably in most cases linked to some sort of neurological diversity. These people don’t operate in the same realms of human expectations that others do in relation to empathy and societal norms. As a result I think many of the most successful Chairs and owners have little connection with the average fan, barring attention seeking gimmicks when things are going well. At non league levels there is a little of this, but often the clubs are so small that a Chair is successful because of their ability to lead and inspire in their small community.
But at some stage they were a lowly person to someone else, surely a good reason to break the cycle and treat everyone the same?
I agree but they just lack the self awareness?! So it never seems to happen.
The movement needs to start haha!
Think we have been here before possibly on a slightly different tack. Not just a football problem also a society one. As I think you are aware I do not live in the UK and so I tend to look in from the outside somewhat and without wanting to become too political much of the way society has changed dates back in my book to events which took place in 2016. So it is up to all of us to be aware of the way we treat others and have the guts to call out the people who do not. Sorry if this sounds more about society than football but these are my thoughts.
No, no, I think you're completely right David. I think also there are people who seem to know how to behave in society but lose their morals when it comes to football and vice versa as well, certainly not a class divide or anything, maybe it's just me and my values I don't know lol!