Nepotism in Sport

Paul and Glenn are back for another entertaining and fun episode. This week we will discuss the subjective topic of nepotism in sport where there has been debate over the years of some sportspeople appearing to be given preferential treatment or opportunities. Some of whom will be discussed in this episode include. - a former Scottish footballer and manager who went on to become one of the greatest Managers of all time with enormous success, however, was at times considered to give preferential treatment to family members and fellow Scots. - a Rugby League immortal who had a distinguished career as a player and coach and coached his two sons when they made their first-grade debuts. - Brad Arthur and Jake Arthur, Ivan and Nathan Cleary, John and Martin Lang. - Colin Cowdrey, Peter May and Chris Cowdrey. - Geoff Marsh and sons Shaun and Mitchell - NSW cricket players - Shaquielle and Shareef O'Neill - Rohan Kanhai, Alvin Kalicharan and Mahendra Nagamootoo. - Dell Curry and sons Steph and Seth -Johan Cruyff and Jordi Cruyff - J.R Smith and Chris Smith - Zinedine Zidane and Enzo Fernandez Paul and Glenn give their claps and slaps for the week. We have our Quiz, and Who Am I? and Where Are they Now? segments and Glenn finishes off with one of his crackin jokes. Sources 1. Vulture.com ‘can there be nepotism in sports? Just look at the NBA.’ by Nicholas quah, 19/12/22. 2. The roar.com.au ‘nrl.dna. Famous father and son duos. By crow roar pro, 13/10/2020. 3. Edgetwinspires.com ‘the best father-son, player coach combos in sports history,’ by Ashley Anderson, 19/6/2021. 4. Sportskeeda.com ‘five footballers who were managed by their fathers,’ by Ahmed ashim, 2/5/2020. 5. Snl24.com ‘ten famous fathers who coached their sons,’ by Kurt buckerfield 2/5/2021. 6. Dailymail.co.uk ‘Ivan Cleary reveals the moment he hit rock bottom with penrith as the pressure and guilt of cochin his superstar son Nathan made him consider quitting.’ By Andrew prentice for daily mail Australia, 12/1/23. 7. Quora.com ‘what are examples of nepotism in cricket?’ by adithyan sivaraman. N.d. 8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Ferguson 9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Cowdrey 10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Cowdrey 11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahendra_Nagamootoo 12. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Fulton 13. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brett_Fulton 14. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._Smith 15. https://www.nationalfootballmuseum.com/halloffame/sir-alex-ferguson/ 16. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Ferguson 17. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fergie%27s_Fledglings#The_1990s_Fledglings 18. Bleacherreport.com ‘David Moyes and the shameless nepotism of Sir Alex Ferguson,’ by sportswriter 21/4/2010. 19. Harris, Nick (6 September 2007). "Ferguson will never talk to The BBC again". The Independent. UK. Retrieved 14 December 2009. 20. The guardian.com ‘Ferguson’s son banned from united deals,’ by Daniel Taylor 27/5/2004. 21. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_Ancelotti 22. Dailymail.co.uk ‘Sir Alex Ferguson’s son recalls the terrifying moment he dialled 999 after the legendary boss suffered a brain haemorrhage… and how the Scot astounded doctors by sitting up and talking despite being so seriously ill”, by max Mathews for MailOnline, 17/5/2021. 23. Independent.co.uk ‘Manchester united news: Roy Keane accuses Sir Alex Ferguson of nepotism as 14-year feud reignites’, harry Latham Coyle, 6/9/2019. 24. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darren_Ferguson