The 2018/19 campaign marked a frightening step backwards. So, what’s changed since? What lessons have been learnt? How does English football ensure that the succession of events seen last season won’t be repeated this time around?
After years of inertia from the authorities, in dealing with incidents and effectively tackling racism, the players sought to seize control of the narrative. “The reason why the players are doing it now [speaking out] is because enough is enough,” says Townsend. “It’s because they don’t see the right action, they don’t see the right sanctions. The act of abuse is continuing to happen. Now I think it’s a case they want to take matters, to an extent, into their own hands.
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