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RVM 193: Black History Month Special—The Dark Secrets of Racism in UK Football

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 [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

Dion Farrell on Disfellowship, Creative Rebirth, and Comedy (It Wasn't My Church) | The Edge w/ Roger Moore

Roger Moore from Affinity Xtra sits down with Dion Farrell of Farrell Productions for a raw, transparent, and powerful conversation on "The Edge" about Dion's incredible creative journey and life struggles.   In this episode, Dion shares his truth on: * Early Life & Music: Starting out in the early 2000s UK Gospel scene with Affinity Xtra, the challenges of producing Gospel music, and the shifting Birmingham creative scene. * The Church Experience: The shocking and damaging experience of being disfellowshipped publicly from the church, and how that moment pushed him away from his faith community. * Finding His Way Back: How a moment of vulnerability in a nightclub—praying for a struggling friend—and an invitation to his now-wife's daughter's baptism eventually led him back to God. * The Rebirth of Creativity: Why he returned to playwriting and production, moving his events out of churches (like Centurion and Samson) to reach a wider audience. * The New Hustle: Navigating event promotion in the age of social media, the difficulty of encouraging early ticket sales, and why he's bringing comedy to the Christian space. Dion emphasizes the need for transparency, accountability, and a supportive community over the "cancel culture" that he experienced in the church.   Dion Farrell’s Next Show!   Farrell Productions proudly presents 'The UK's Ultimate Christian Stand-Up Comedy Experience!' 'It Wasn't My Church' * Date: Sunday 28th December 2025 * Venue: BETHEL CONVENTION CENTRE, KELVIN WAY, WEST BROM. B70 7JW * Time: DOORS OPEN: 5:30 pm | SHOW STARTS: 7:00 pm * Tickets: www.itwasntmychurch.co.uk * Enquiries: enquiries@farrellproductions.co.uk   #TheEdgePodcast #DionFarrell #FarrellProductions #AffinityXtra #RogerMoore #ChristianComedy #ItWasntMyChurch #ChristianCreative #UKGospel #DisFellowship #CreativeJourney #LifeStruggles #Birmingham #GospelMusic   https://youtu.be/w5WlNJdnk_c [https://youtu.be/w5WlNJdnk_c]

The Edge: UK Gospel Rap History - Green Jade's Wizdom on Being "Tunnel Rats" of the Scene

In this episode of The Edge, host Roger Moore sits down with Wizdom from the legendary UK gospel rap group, Green Jade. We delve into the early days of UK urban gospel, exploring Green Jade's journey as pioneers in a scene that didn't yet exist.   Wizdom shares incredible stories, from the group's beginnings as a dance crew called Poetic Justice in 1992 to their transition to Christian hip hop. He discusses how Green Jade navigated a church culture that didn't understand hip hop music and the challenges they faced as a "bougie group" signed to a record label with a half-a-million-pound deal.   Discover how an encounter with a Christian woman led to a miraculous turn of events that brought 15 of the 25 members to Christ and why they initially refused to be categorized as a "gospel" act. Wizdom reveals the behind-the-scenes struggles, including financial sacrifices, the story behind their hit song "Guns Down" , and the real-world impact of their controversial decision to pull out of the MOBO awards.   This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in the history of UK black music and the legacy of artists who acted as "tunnel rats" to pave the way for today's generation.   #UKGospelRap #GreenJade #Wizdom #TheEdgePodcast #UKHipHop #GospelMusicHistory #BlackMusicHistory #ChristianRap #UrbanGospel #TunnelRats #MusicPioneers #GunsDown #AffinityXtra #RogerMoore #RapHistory

The Edge 180: The Woman Behind the Summit - Carol Crawford on UK Gospel & Transatlantic Connections

In this episode of The Edge, host Roger Moore sits down with the phenomenal Carol Crawford, founder of the International Music Summit. A British transplant now based in the US, Carol shares her incredible journey from co-producing Miss Big and Beautiful and running a gospel nightclub in Brixton in the late '80s and early '90s, to becoming a transatlantic "power broker" in the gospel music industry.   Carol opens up about her personal mission to bridge the knowledge gap between the UK and US gospel scenes, encouraging artists to understand the business side of their music. She reveals why she left the UK for the US, the unique challenges UK artists face, and the importance of professional education, citing the United Negro College Fund's motto: "the mind is a terrible thing to waste".   Get an exclusive look at what attendees can expect from the International Music Summit, including interactive masterclasses, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities with industry executives, artists, and producers from both sides of the Atlantic. Carol details some of the high-profile panelists, such as Dr. MC Nice, Minister Earl Bynum, and Dr. Monica Butler, and shares the inspiring story of how the summit continued even during the pandemic.   This conversation is a powerful call to action for UK gospel artists to embrace their unique sound and build a sustainable legacy by collaborating and investing in themselves.   #InternationalMusicSummit #CarolCrawford #TheEdgePodcast #UKGospel #USGospel #GospelMusicIndustry #MusicBusiness #TransatlanticConnections #AffinityXtra #RogerMoore #GospelExplosion #ArtistDevelopment #BlackMusicHistory #GospelMusicians   https://youtu.be/VXHPVDz7ZyI [https://youtu.be/VXHPVDz7ZyI]

7 Sharp: Flag Controversy, Kirk Franklin's Big Win, and Dating Show Danger!

7 Sharp: Flag Controversy, Kirk Franklin's Big Win, and Dating Show Danger!   Blu and Roger are back for another sharp discussion! The hosts dive into the continued controversy around the display of an excessive number of British flags in the Kingstanding community, a topic first raised in a previous show, and the community's response. They also react to a video from a Black British woman in Nottingham, who passionately defends British values and her family's legal route of immigration, sparking a debate on pride, heritage, and the experiences of different generations of immigrants.   Later, they turn their attention to gospel legend Kirk Franklin (whom Blu affectionately calls the "Christian leprechaun") and a recent discussion he hosted with Kev on Stage, Jonathan Majors, and others. The conversation moves to the struggles men face with vulnerability in relationships and why women must avoid "weaponizing" their partner's openness. Finally, the hosts analyze a shocking new Christian-endorsed dating show that gives married couples a "hall pass" to test the limits of their commitment. Should a Christian woman encourage married people to test temptation?   #7Sharp #AffinityXtra #BluAndRoger #KirkFranklin #DatingShow #Christianity #Marriage #Vulnerability #RelationshipGoals #BlackCulture #BritishValues #Immigration #BlackImmigration #FlagControversy #PaganChristmas #KevinHart #KevOnStage #JonathanMajors #TheHallPass #Nottingham #Kingston #Podcast #UKPodcast #BlackBritish #TylerPerry   https://youtu.be/fePMj1DXqLQ [https://youtu.be/fePMj1DXqLQ]