[Football] Is Man of the Match out of touch with gender neutrality?

[GT49er]

will todays best cricketer at the oval be announced as man of the match or player of the match?

No, they will be announced as Alastair Cook.

 

[Insel affe]

Man of the match is nothing more than another opportunity to generate money in sponsorship and advertisement.

Money, Money, Money

 

[Gazwag]

The golden boot award should be changed as well to consider the goals scored with the head as they currently have no recognition despite being part of the golden boot total

 

[piersa]

Absolute load of old cock.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

"Top Doris of the Day"

 

[Diablo]

As an aside do the women have "Woman of the match. ?

 

[Trelford Mills Guide Dog]

Cretinous.

Great word

 

[schmunk]

Player of the Game - or POTG for short.

 

[hart's shirt]

Btw is it woman or lady of the match in ladies football?

Bitch of the pitch.

(Well, that's what the ladies football team that I used to coach over here unofficially called it!)

 

[brightn'ove]

You're an actual idiot arent you.

 

[Wilko]

Surprised MVP isn't used even though it is a bit of an americanism.

 

[Kuipers Supporters Club]

You're an actual idiot arent you.

Semms the ECB is too.

Apologises for The Sun link:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/7079050/cricket-trophy-person-of-match/



"English Cricket Board renames Man of the Match trophies Player of the Match in bid to become more gender-neutral"

 

[ozzygull]

No. Man of the match is fine when watching men play football. It would seem odd if it was said at a women's match, but I would not scream for a police person if it happened. "Women of the match" sounds strange, "player of the match" better. But as there are many women's matches played every week I guess if they have such a reward they have already thought about what to call it, and sorted it out themselves.

 

[Algernon]

No. Man of the match is fine when watching men play football. It would seem odd if it was said at a women's match, but I would not scream for a police person if it happened. "Women of the match" sounds strange, "player of the match" better. But as there are many women's matches played every week I guess if they have such a reward they have already thought about what to call it, and sorted it out themselves.

I'm not so sure. Someone stated at the Albion's Women's game on the weekend there were shouts of "man on."

 

[Hiney]

I'm not so sure. Someone stated at the Albion's Women's game on the weekend there were shouts of "man on."

At least we provide free sanitary products

 

[pastafarian]

A deserved "player" of the match today at the oval for Alistair Cook, no more man of the match at our mens test cricket.
Something that will be coming our way soon?

 

[The Rivet]

Man of the match for men. Women can decide for themselves what they want. Bloody stupid to think otherwise.

 

[The Rivet]

A deserved "player" of the match today at the oval for Alistair Cook, no more man of the match at our mens test cricket.
Something that will be coming our way soon?

I know I have replied to this thread so I have to congratulate you on a successful fishing trip!

 

[macbeth]

A reactive but rather uncreative attempt at fishing here. Good effort, numerous bites, but a little more creative thought and perhaps better execution required here. Overall fishing mark: B−

 

[dejavuatbtn]

Whoever whatever. Only those who are bothered will be bothered and will make a noise out of silence.