I wish news and companies understood optics better.

‘Criticism of all white photo’ comes across as white = bad

Criticism of lack of diversity comes across as diversity = good

It’s a bit strange but professional sport is extremely meritocratic at the player level (coaching and staffing is another matter) so it’s very unlikely that there’s any ill intent here.

People commenting clearly just read headlines.

“Your left backs shit mate”

“Yeah I know, I know. But we needed a half mexican-half asian player with an african link in the last 3 generations who also identifies as anything but straight and with blonde or red hair. She is literally the only one that fits the description unfortunately, contract negotiations were brutal for us.”

I thought diversity is something that happens naturally, but apparently, it’s something that needs to be consciously created at all cost. ffs