EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 1H 18M
RVM 193: Black History Month Special—The Dark Secrets of Racism in UK Football
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RVM 193: Black History Month Special—The Dark Secrets of Racism in UK Football It's Black History Month, and on RVM 193, Roger Moore and Anthony Young are diving deep into the dark, often hidden history of racism in UK football. This special episode is a vital look at the past to ensure we don't repeat the same mistakes. Roger and Anthony discuss: Black History's True Value: Arguing that "black history is basically the history that gets deleted out of the history of the world". The Struggle of the Pioneers: They spotlight the traumatic experiences of early black footballers, like Viv Anderson—the first black man to play for England—who had bananas, eggs, and pears thrown at him while warming up. Millwall & Chelsea: They call out the notorious racist history of clubs like Millwall FC —revisiting the 1983 abuse of a new black signing and the racist welcome former Chelsea player Paul Canoville received from his own fans. Insiders and Legends: The conversation features the shocking account of Howard Gayle, Liverpool's first black player, who endured "disgusting" daily racial abuse from Liverpool legend Tommy Smith inside the club. More Than a Feud: They analyse the infamous Andy Cole vs. Teddy Sheringham beef, suggesting racial connotations lay beneath the surface, especially when Sheringham snubbed Cole on his England debut. The Price of Failure: The conversation turns to modern issues, contrasting the racist abuse aimed at black players like Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka after missing penalties in the Euros, versus the lack of a similar reaction when Harry Kane missed one years later. The Need for Change: The episode concludes with a powerful call for an organisation like a Black Players Footballers' Association (BPFA) to ensure black players have proper representation when dealing with racial discrimination, since people who haven't experienced the pain "don't understand the journey". Tune in to the Roger Van Moorinho Show (RVM) on Affinity Xtra as we expose these brutal truths and ask tough questions about why the problem persists. #RVM193 #BlackHistoryMonthUK #RacismInFootball #UKFootballHistory #Blackfootballers #AffinityXtra #RogerVanMoorinho #Millwall #ChelseaFC #LiverpoolFC #VivAnderson #HowardGayle #JohnFashanu #AndyCole #TeddySheringham #TommySmith #PaulCanoville #CyrilleRegis #BukayoSaka #MarcusRashford #BlackExcellence #TurnTheOtherCheek #FootballPioneers #FootballCulture #AntiRacism #SportsHistory https://youtu.be/WgjJKOOR9yA Tags: RVM 193, Roger Van Moorinho, Affinity Xtra, Anthony Young, Black History Month UK, Racism in Football, Black Footballers UK, Viv Anderson, Howard Gayle, John Fashanu, Millwall FC, Chelsea FC Racism, Andy Cole Teddy Sheringham, Paul Canoville, Tommy Smith Liverpool, Cyrille Regis, Brendan Batson, Laurie Cunningham, Black Players Association, Football Racism History, George Graham, Brian Clough, John Barnes, Bukayo Saka Racism, Marcus Rashford Abuse
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RVM 193: Black History Month Special—The Dark Secrets of Racism in UK Football It's Black History Month, and on RVM 193, Roger Moore and Anthony Young are diving deep into the dark, often hidden history of racism in UK football. This special episode is a vital look at the past to ensure we don't repeat the same mistakes. Roger and Anthony discuss: Black History's True Value: Arguing that "black history is basically the history that gets deleted out of the history of the world". The Struggle of the Pioneers: They spotlight the traumatic experiences of early black footballers, like Viv Anderson—the first black man to play for England—who had bananas, eggs, and pears thrown at him while warming up. Millwall & Chelsea: They call out the notorious racist history of clubs like Millwall FC —revisiting the 1983 abuse of a new black signing and the racist welcome former Chelsea player Paul Canoville received from his own fans. Insiders and Legends: The conversation features the shocking account of Howard Gayle, Liverpool's first black player, who endured "disgusting" daily racial abuse from Liverpool legend Tommy Smith inside the club. More Than a Feud: They analyse the infamous Andy Cole vs. Teddy Sheringham beef, suggesting racial connotations lay beneath the surface, especially when Sheringham snubbed Cole on his England debut. The Price of Failure: The conversation turns to modern issues, contrasting the racist abuse aimed at black players like Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka after missing penalties in the Euros, versus the lack of a similar reaction when Harry Kane missed one years later. The Need for Change: The episode concludes with a powerful call for an organisation like a Black Players Footballers' Association (BPFA) to ensure black players have proper representation when dealing with racial discrimination, since people who haven't experienced the pain "don't understand the journey". Tune in to the Roger Van Moorinho Show (RVM) on Affinity Xtra as we expose these brutal truths and ask tough questions about why the problem persists. #RVM193 #BlackHistoryMonthUK #RacismInFootball #UKFootballHistory #Blackfootballers #AffinityXtra #RogerVanMoorinho #Millwall #ChelseaFC #LiverpoolFC #VivAnderson #HowardGayle #JohnFashanu #AndyCole #TeddySheringham #TommySmith #PaulCanoville #CyrilleRegis #BukayoSaka #MarcusRashford #BlackExcellence #TurnTheOtherCheek #FootballPioneers #FootballCulture #AntiRacism #SportsHistory https://youtu.be/WgjJKOOR9yA Tags: RVM 193, Roger Van Moorinho, Affinity Xtra, Anthony Young, Black History Month UK, Racism in Football, Black Footballers UK, Viv Anderson, Howard Gayle, John Fashanu, Millwall FC, Chelsea FC Racism, Andy Cole Teddy Sheringham, Paul Canoville, Tommy Smith Liverpool, Cyrille Regis, Brendan Batson, Laurie Cunningham, Black Players Association, Football Racism History, George Graham, Brian Clough, John Barnes, Bukayo Saka Racism, Marcus Rashford Abuse
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