Everton's Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium & The Uncomfortable Truth
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Simon Hughes, Dan Barnes & author Jimi Jagne to discuss the issues facing Everton and the history of the Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium site...
The Athletic FC Podcast · The Athletic
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Show Notes
Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Merseyside football writer Simon Hughes, editor Dan Barnes and author Jimi Jagne, to discuss the issues facing Everton, in light of revelations about John Bramley-Moore (after whom the site of their new stadium is named) and his involvement in the slave trade...
The panel detail Bramley-Moore's connections to the horrors of slavery in Brazil and handle many uncomfortable truths relating to how the City of Liverpool prospered from men like him - as well as, how local authorities are trying to confront these aspects of their past.
Plus, a frank assessment of Everton's response, and how a problem inherited may also present a unique opportunity to lead new discussions around racism in football.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
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