Bill Copeland

2022 - 5 - 9

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Who is Eilidh Barbour? What did Scottish pundit say about football ... (NationalWorld)

Eilidh Barbour was one among many journalists to walk out of an alleged 'sexist and racist' speech at the SWFA's Awards dinner.

“We acknowledge the apology issued by the Scottish Football Writers’ Association and look forward to their promised review of future events. “It is also worth pointing out that there were loads of people laughing at these jokes. Barbour was not the only person to have spoken out against the ‘jokes’ that were made. Co-chairman of the training and campaigning group Women in Journalism Scotland (WiJ) Gabriella Bennett said: “I was at these awards tonight and sat through the same sexist and racist jokes made by a keynote speaker. Born in Perthshire, Scotland, Barbour is a Scottish television presenter and reporter. Bennett, who is also a journalist for The Times, said on BBC Lunchtime Live: “It’s worth pointing out that this kind of chat that happened at the Football Writers’ dinner last night does not stop in the dinner hall.

Ex-barrister is dropped as an after-dinner speaker by agency over ... (Daily Mail)

Bill Copeland is accused of making 'sickening' remarks about women, homosexuality and the Japanese at the Scottish Football Writers' Association awards in ...

'We acknowledge the apology issued by the Scottish Football Writers' Association and look forward to their promised review of future events. Then-PFA chairman Clark Carlisle admitted afterwards that he and his colleagues had made a 'gross error of judgment' in booking Hunter. 'It should not be used as a platform to share derogatory and discriminatory comments and make groups and communities feel excluded and insulted. but I am sickened - by normalising this kind of thing, by minimising these kind of remarks… My table walked out at the same time Eilidh's did' My table stood up to leave, and I saw Eilidh Barbour and people on her table start to leave. 'It's really damaging for women trying to be respected. My table walked out at the same time Eilidh's did'. But there were loads of people laughing at these jokes. I walked out after about five minutes of maybe a 20-minute speech. 'I'm no longer shocked or surprised by these kind of offensive remarks masquerading as banter… Guests present claimed that the lawyer had used the word 'p**f' while joking about his own father being homophobic.

Scottish Football Writers' Association apologises as Eilidh Barbour ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Eilidh Barbour, who reports for Sky Sports News and BBC Sport, criticised the tone of ex-lawyer Bill Copeland's speech at the Scottish Football Writers' ...

This is not banter for the minority groups who are the butt of the jokes. "It’s time to call time on the sexist shame of the beautiful game." A Women in Journalism Scotland spokesperson said: "Women in Journalism Scotland (WiJS) stands with all those who walked out in the middle of an offensive after-dinner speech at the Scottish Football Writers’ Association awards dinner last night. "We have agreed unanimously that this will act as a catalyst to review and improve the format of our future events to make it an enjoyable and inspirational event for all." Just really poor taste. Bennett said the tone of the speech was a symptom of a wider problem in Scottish football - namely the under-representation of women working in sports coverage.

SFWA apologises for sexist, racist and homophobic comments at ... (Sky Sports)

The Scottish Football Writers' Association has apologised for offensive comments made by a speaker at their awards ceremony in Glasgow.

"The fact we have been made aware by those in attendance that they felt unwelcome within the industry they work is unacceptable, and we stand with them. "Events that celebrate talent in our game should be a time to focus on the positives and all the people who have played their part in pushing football forward. "Women face sexism and misogyny in society, and this is often exacerbated when they play a role in football and other sports - whether they're a player, a pundit or a fan.

Scottish football writers' body sorry for offensive remarks at awards ... (The Athletic)

A football awards ceremony which honoured Sir Alex Ferguson has been criticised for featuring a keynote speaker who allegedly made homophobic and racially.

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Scottish football awards apologises after 'sexist, racist and ... (iNews)

Sir Alex Ferguson received a lifetime achievement award at the dinner, but it was overshadowed by complaints against keynote speaker Bill Copeland. Sports ...

Racism and homophobia also continue to be a stain on the game, and we must continue to challenge it and eradicate it. There is lots of work we still need to do in changing people’s minds about what is acceptable.” “It is also worth pointing out that there were loads of people laughing at these jokes.

Walkout at Football Writers' Awards over 'racist and sexist jokes' (Metro)

Former criminal barrister Bill Copeland is accused of using the word 'p**f' while joking about his dad allegedly being homophobic at Sunday's Scottish Football ...

‘We have agreed unanimously that this will act as a catalyst to review and improve the format of our future events to make it an enjoyable and inspirational event for all.’ ‘Racism and homophobia continue to be a stain on the game, and we must continue to challenge it and eradicate it.’ A spokesperson for the SFWA said: ‘The Scottish Football Writers’ Association apologises to anyone offended or upset by material from one of our after-dinner speakers at last night’s annual awards dinner. The author, who is a member of the Women in Journalism group, said she had spoken to the only three women working as staff writers in the print side of the industry and ‘what they told us would make your hair stand on end’. Kick It Out, an organisation that focuses on equality and inclusion in football, has issued a joint statement with Women in Football saying they ‘expect and demand better’. The SFWA has apologised to ‘anyone upset’, with bosses saying they’d use the incident as a catalyst for improvement.