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Originally Posted by Cherie

I dont think Jim was referring to those who are paid and pay taxes in my opinion he was referring to those who turn up... sit down...and wait for it all to be paid for....

You may have a point. For me, the use of the word “colonised” is central to the discussion. The term has a specific historical meaning — one group taking control over another — and that implication comes with it whenever the word is used. By choosing that wording, he suggests a transfer of control or authority, whether or not that was what he intended.

If he meant to make a broader or more general observation, that didn’t come across in the way he phrased it. This is especially relevant given his role at Manchester United, a club that depends on people from a wide range of backgrounds across its playing staff, its wider workforce, and its fanbase.