alexgildea Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I've noticed that on the FM cover, its always a white guy carrying the ball. Just a thought... why don't I ever see a black dude... or even Asian... heck maybe even a hot female manager on the cover, LOL!. Curious... Maybe SI can release some special limited edition covers featuring hot female figures carrying the ball. hehehe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moaner Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 coincidence. don't dwell on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undergroundfc.com Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 buy fifa with henry on the cover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fqdd Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Why do they call it Football Manager? They could have called it Manager of Football.. Who the fack cares mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FM_returner Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 No racial reason. In fact, you're making it a racial issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonfun1980 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Why don't they ever have a girl on the cover? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.S!N Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Why dont they have a midget with one eye? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 what a ridiculous topic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepwalkingpolarbear Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Because they're racist. Obviously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norville Rodgers Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Notice the sheer lack of black managers in the British League system? There's Paul Ince, and.... Bad FA! Very racist! As for the cover, I've never really noticed, and I'm sure it's not really an issue that concerns anyone of any race. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmurfDude Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Maybe SI can release some special limited edition covers featuring hot female figures carrying the ball. hehehe. God no, I'm sick and tired of every company resorting to using blonde bimbo's to sell their products Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgildea Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 I'm not making a racist issue. Its just a thought. Maybe next time they could add a black dude or Asian dude. Just for variety. Its always been a white dude to my observation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schotsmannetje Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 God no, I'm sick and tired of every company resorting to using blonde bimbo's to sell their products Yeah exactly, in fact it has been scientifically proven that nowadays it actually doesn't work anymore, because of a psychological phenomenon called "overexposure", meaning that when being exposed to something arousing too often, it doesn't stimulate you anymore. In other words: The term "sex sells" can be put in the bin when it comes to advertising, because it's done too much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgildea Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 coincidence. don't dwell on it. Nah, I don't think it is. I'm guessing, a European looking kinda guy just represents what most managers look like. Kind of a marketing strategy. But thats just an educated guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FestyF Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 if only Defoe could help england qualify for Europe........... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevt81 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 You never know, the cover could be different for each country. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moaner Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I'm not making a racist issue. Its just a thought. Maybe next time they could add a black dude or Asian dude. Just for variety. Its always been a white dude to my observation. but why? that would be making it perfectly clear that race was a factor in the decision but race and FM should be kept well apart. if they were to do so it would be PC gone waaaaaay too far. personally, i think your being unreasonable. maybe in the next 50 Cent video, he should have to show at least one white person? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eles Gergo Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 or just put a guy with no teeth and in bad clothing suggesting that you start from scratch and can become world class don't be racist Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moaner Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Nah, I don't think it is.I'm guessing, a European looking kinda guy just represents what most managers look like. Kind of a marketing strategy. But thats just an educated guess. che guevra is european? shut up being so bloody stupid will you? put your race card back in the deck....nobody likes to see it played. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgildea Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Yeah exactly, in fact it has been scientifically proven that nowadays it actually doesn't work anymore, because of a psychological phenomenon called "overexposure", meaning that when being exposed to something arousing too often, it doesn't stimulate you anymore. In other words: The term "sex sells" can be put in the bin when it comes to advertising, because it's done too much. I disagree. Goodman St. has the highest car accident rate in the history of my town cuz of a billboard in the cross road portraying a sexy woman and her deodorant. The company was sued but won the case though. I still think it works. Of course, it won't really convince you to buy a product, but it WILL get your attention; to say the least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgildea Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 che guevra is european? shut up being so bloody stupid will you?put your race card back in the deck....nobody likes to see it played. Please, I'm not making a racist issue. Be reasonable. Its just a thought. Since when was a thought ever a crime? Chill out dude. I haven't insulted or offended anyone here, so why are you cursing at me? All I'm saying is maybe they could have a different looking manager on the cover for once. Its just that. I'm not saying that the cover being used now is bad at all. What gives? Sheesh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undergroundfc.com Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Wait how do you know the manager on the cover is white? I cant see his face! He might be chinese you know. Someone close this topic. Its not benefiting anyone really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 It's a perfectly valid question. Every year it's a white guy. Is it wrong to ask why? It's not the same as saying SI should use a black/Asian/Polynesian etc. manager sometimes. It's just asking the question. My feeling is that the answer is that SI try to make the guy on the front fit in with the way we perceive your average football manager, at least in the English leagues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgildea Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 I apologize if there are any sensitive issues I brought up on this topic. I didn't mean to offend anyone, and I never thought it would turn out into a racist issue. I was just throwing my head around, and was not being careful. I will try to be more careful next time I open my topic. To those who think I was bringing out a racist topic, I'm very sorry. It was not my intention at all. SOME ONE PLEASE CLOSE THIS TOPIC. This is my fault really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgildea Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Wait how do you know the manager on the cover is white? I cant see his face!He might be chinese you know. Someone close this topic. Its not benefiting anyone really. Haha, good point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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