Followers who greeted Saudi homeowners with mock headdresses could possibly be given ‘training workshops’ on cultural offensiveness and stereotypes

Campaigners are reportedly eager to supply ‘training workshops’ to Newcastle followers who had been noticed sporting headdresses and tea towels on their heads on the Premier League membership’s first match after their takeover by new Saudi homeowners.

Exuberant followers of the underperforming top-flight crew, which is now owned by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Funding Fund (PIF) following a protracted takeover, had been filmed dancing exterior St James’ Park whereas waving the Saudi nationwide flag earlier than the Three-2 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday.

Whereas supporters celebrated the long-awaited departure of unpopular former chairman Mike Ashley, some viewers voiced reservations about cultural appropriation, with others unimpressed to see followers consuming beer concurrently they adopted the symbolism of a rustic the place alcohol is prohibited.

Equality group Kick it Out is now planning “pressing talks” with the membership due to the selection of apparel seen being worn across the stadium, in accordance with Sky Sports activities.

When Micky Mellon took over at Tranmere, a fan wore a melon on his head. The place was the outrage then?! pic.twitter.com/vWubYnoWRA

— Petit Piment ? (@ArsenalVenter) October 19, 2021

Or when Mark Wharburton was appointed at Rangers. Not a peep from Kick it Out ? pic.twitter.com/zJhDicGrhl

— maverick (@maverickMMI) October 19, 2021

That might embrace discussions with PIF governor and new Magpies vice-chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan, in addition to part-owners Amanda Staveley and her husband, Mehrdad Ghodoussi, who had been on the sport.

The report says that followers within the north-east area the place the membership is predicated could possibly be instructed why the costumes is likely to be thought-about ‘stereotypical and culturally offensive.’

Chatting with Muslim information web site 5 Pillars about his choice to put on a headdress, one fan who additionally wore a pretend beard stated he had purchased his outfit on Amazon and requested: “Why not?”

Was none of this when metropolis bought taken over pic.twitter.com/lo0VxtSa7y

— joseph (@JosephMiller96) October 19, 2021

As an Arab it’s not offensive.
We’re not woke but lol.

— Qais قيس (@Qais86) October 19, 2021

When requested whether or not they believed their outfit was what individuals wore in Saudi Arabia, they replied “aye” earlier than conceding that they knew “probably not a lot” about Islam and Muslims.

“Simply let the individuals get pleasure from what’s to return,” added one other fan in a headdress. “It has been 14 years of horrible soccer.“

A viewer on YouTube defined why they’d misgivings in regards to the jubilant pre-match scenes due to the Shahada Islamic oath that may be seen on the Saudi flag.

Its offensive to mock some or copying a tradition. I might be offended if we had Chinese language homeowners and other people began sporting hanfus. Or if Mexicans purchased the membership would individuals put on sombrero. What about sporting massai warrior garments if a Kenyan purchased us?

— Dan Evans (@DanEvans83) October 19, 2021

It’s okay although!! As a Saudi, we don’t see this as mockery! They’re doing their greatest to point out love, in our context it’s acceptable. That is so woke!!

— Eyad Alrefai (@EyadAlRefaei) October 19, 2021

“I don’t like the image of them dancing… in all probability they don’t know in regards to the which means for us Muslims, however this simply feels improper,” they added.

The brand new consortium is anticipated to make Newcastle one of many richest golf equipment on this planet and rework them from Premier League strugglers to potential title contenders.

The overwhelming majority of supporters who attended their fifth defeat of a winless eight-game season to this point are anticipating the upcoming departure of beleaguered Newcastle boss Steve Bruce.

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