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Topic: Brendon Batson

	Singer & Friedlander Football Review 1997-98 Season
		Batson came to Britain from Grenada at the age of 9 and was talent-spotted by Arsenal at the age of 13.
		Batson is concerned, in particular, about what he sees as a growing gap between the wealthy clubs in the Premier League and the poorer clubs in the lower divisions of the Nationwide League.
		Batson even goes so far as to say: "I think the concerns of Manchester United are so far removed from those of some lower division clubs as to make it very difficult to have a common ground for all our members".
	www.le.ac.uk /sp/sf-review/97-98/97article10.html (1527 words)

	MW Final Year Project (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Background: Brendon Batson is considered among the pioneering Black footballers in the late 70s - early 80's at West Bromwich Albion as a defender where he formed part of a trio (Batson, Laurie Cunningham and Cyrille Regis) affectionately dubbed the 'three degrees' by fans throughout the country.
		Brendon played football at a time where Black footballers had just begun breaking into a hostile football scene where racism and abuse from the terraces were commonplace.
		Brendon received honours at England B level and played over 172 games for the West Midland's clubs In 2000 Brendon was awarded the MBE in the New Years Honours list for services to football.
	www.blackbritishrolemodels.0catch.com /personpage06.htm (254 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Football \| PFA's Batson gets MBE
		Brendon Batson, deputy chief executive of the PFA players' union, has been awarded an MBE for services to football in the New Year's Honours List.
		Batson has been a key figure in the development of the PFA alongside Gordon Taylor.
		Batson sprang to prominence as one of the first high-profile fl footballers.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/football/1092592.stm (287 words)

	Birmingham Black History - Brendon Batson MBE
		Brendon Batson was born in St George’s on the Caribbean island of Grenada.
		Brendon had no knowledge or experience of football and everyone at his school assumed he understood and played cricket.
		Out of the blue, he received a call from the then Chief Executive of the PFA asking Brendon to be his deputy which he accepted with some reluctance, as he had been keen to go into football team management but had been turned down for several managerial jobs.
	birminghamblackhistory.com /heroes/brendon-batson-mbe.html (405 words)

	Brendon Batson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Brendon Batson is considered to be among the pioneering Black footballers of yester-year.
		Batson also played for Arsenal and Cambridge before hanging up his boots in 1984.
		Until recently he was deputy chief executive at the Professional Footballers Association which he helped turn into a multi-million pound operation and one of the richest trade unions in the world.
	www.blackinbritain.co.uk /BrendonBartson.htm (241 words)

	FA plans instant bans for players \| News \| Guardian Unlimited Football
		The FA has bowed to pressure from Fifa by appointing Brendon Batson, the former West Bromwich Albion fullback and deputy head of the PFA, to oversee a review of its disciplinary procedures following concerns aired by Fifa's president, Sepp Blatter, that its rules were being ignored in England.
		Batson will report on his review by the end of the season but he is unlikely to oppose the changes as the FA must comply with Fifa's demands.
		Palios said: "Brendon's experience means he is ideally qualfied to fulfil this important and challenging task.
	football.guardian.co.uk /News_Story/0,1563,1082987,00.html (657 words)

	Birmingham Rep News Detail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Local footballing legend Brendon Batson will be shouting from the stalls "Kick Racism Out Of Football" this week as a new play that tackles issues of race and nationalism opens at The REP.
		Brendon Batson was one out of a very small number of fl footballers in the nineteen seventies.
		However Batson was subjected to racism at the hands of his so-called fans.
	www.birmingham-rep.co.uk /core_asp/newsdetail.asp?id=135 (259 words)

	West Bromwich Albion Football Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		And Brendon was a crucial component of that thrilling eleven which helped bring attacking football back to an English game stifled by defensive sterility, taking its lead from the success enjoyed by Leeds and Arsenal.
		Like other members of that team, Brendon was shamefully ignored when it came to international honours, an appearance for England B scant reward for a cultured footballer.
		He decided not to take that opportunity, but as somebody who always spoke his mind, Brendon was ideal for a managerial role there once he hung up his boots for the last time.
	www.wba.premiumtv.co.uk /club/view/past_players/0,,10366~13873,00.html (933 words)

	GiveMeFootball.com - The Professional Footballers' Association
		PFA deputy chief executive Brendon Batson has called on UEFA to take a hard-line stance against clubs whose fans racially abuse visiting players, insisting that more could done by the European game’s governing bodies to eradicate the problem.
		Batson is keen to see strict measures introduced, including bans, on those clubs whose fans continue to offend.
		Batson believes that even in England, which prides itself on having a tough stance on racism, there is a continuing problem.
	www.thepfa.co.uk /pfa.html?newsID=285 (441 words)

	Football Unites, Racism Divides • Brendon Batson
		Himself a victim of racial abuse in the 1980s, Brendan Batson has made a major contribution to the national campaign to eradicate racism from football.
		Brendon Batson was born on the island of Grenada, moved to Trinidad aged 6 and then came to Britain when he was nine years old in 1962.
		Batson has since become a Chairman of the Professional Footballers Association after serving as the Assistant Secretary of the union.
	www.furd.org /default.asp?intPageID=33 (246 words)

	GiveMeFootball.com - The Professional Footballers' Association
		After serving as an able deputy to Gordon Taylor for almost 20 years, Brendon Batson MBE is quitting his post on Friday in order to take up the position of Managing Director (responsible for football) with his beloved West Brom, the club he played for with such distinction in the 70s and early 80s.
		Brendon has been every bit as passionate about his work with the PFA as he was during a playing career which took in distinguished spells with Arsenal, Cambridge as well as West Brom before injury forced his early retirement and fate lent a hand in pointing him towards a new goal with this organisation.
		As both an able and amiable deputy to the Chief Executive, Brendon’s work on behalf of the organisation — especially the PFA’s part in the ever-expanding campaign against racism in football — was recognised when he was awarded the MBE two years ago.
	www.givemefootball.com /pfa.html?newsID=430 (457 words)

	Brendon Batson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Born in St Georges, Grenada, Batson's family moved to England when he was nine.
		The Three Degrees, as they became known, in reference to the contemporary vocal trio of the same name, challenged the established racism of English football and marked a watershed that allowed a generation of footballers to enter the game who would previously have been excluded by their ethnic background.
		A cultured defender, Batson's career was cut short by a serious playing injury in 1982, following which he developed into an able and active administrator at the Professional Footballers Association.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brendon_Batson (300 words)

	EVERTONFC.COM: \| Club \| Everton Against Racism \| Latest News \| BATSON JOINS FA
		BATSON JOINS FA The FA are delighted that former West Brom legend, Brendon Batson is now working for them in a consultancy capacity, providing a key link between the "Football For All" division and coaching within the FA's Football Development Division.
		Although Brendon's remit does not focus on the technical elements of coaching, he will be charged with building greater confidence with the fl and ethnic minority coaching community and helping to grow the number of coaches from ethnic minorities.
		In addition, Brendon will also have the job of helping to support the FA'snew regional Coaches to identify the best fl and ethnic minority coaches and ensure they have pathways in place to progress on through the coaching qualifications structure.
	www.evertonfc.com /club/batson-joins-fa.html (249 words)

	FairPlay - African Soccer
		Brendon Batson: As my colleague has said, football is a uniting force.
		Brendon Batson: There is another element that we have to consider.
		Brendon Batson: We have all probably been to lots of seminars and been in different committees.
	www.vidc.org /fairplay/fare/narefartikel4.htm (8446 words)

	Football news, live scores, fixtures and results from 4thegame.com
		New West Brom managing director Brendon Batson today vowed to work closely with Gary Megson and keep the Baggies in the Barlcaycard Premiership.
		Batson, 49, played at the Hawthorns under Ron Atkinson during the late 1970s and early 80s and made more than 200 appearances for the Baggies.
		Since his retirement, Batson, MBE, has worked with the Professional Footballers' Association, where he had taken on the role of deputy chief executive.
	www.4thegame.com /news/story/104501 (733 words)

	TheFA.com - Batson takes up the challenge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The FA has appointed Brendon Batson to manage the review of its disciplinary regulations and procedures...
		The review was initiated at the start of the season by FA Chief Executive Mark Palios, who said: "Brendon's experience means he is ideally qualified to fulfil this important and challenging task.
		Batson can call on a breadth of experience in several different roles within football.
	www.thefa.com /TheFA/Disciplinary/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2003/11/73409.htm (260 words)

	SI.com - Soccer - UK: Players to face immediate bans under new system - Tuesday July 27, 2004 8:36PM
		The new code, which will be reviewed at the end of the season, was announced by former player Brendon Batson who led the review of the system in consultation with players, managers and the game's administrators.
		The FA was criticised last season when a case involving Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole, concerning an incident which took place at the end of the previous season when he was a West Ham player, took almost eight months to resolve.
		Batson warned that players who launched "frivolous" claims of wrongful dismissal in order to have their bans delayed risked having the suspensions increased.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2004/soccer/07/27/english.rdp (2578 words)

	Batson set for STAR dinner event \|\| 1871Royals - Unofficial Reading FC News and Views
		Brendon Batson MBE will be the main guest and after dinner speaker at a STAR dinner event at 7pm on Wednesday,17th March 2005 in the Princess Suite at the Madejski Stadium.This event is open to STAR members and non-STAR members alike and there will be an opportunity to put questions to Brendon.
		Brendon Batson MBE will be the main guest and after dinner speaker at a STAR dinner event at 7pm on Wednesday, 17th March 2005 in the Princess Suite at the Madejski Stadium.
		He has a wide range of experience gained as a player, club chief executive, deputy chief executive of the Professional Footballer Association and was also one of the PFA's registered players' agents and has also been at the forefront of the campaign to rid football of racism at all levels.
	www.sportnetwork.net /main/s253/st64881.htm (715 words)

	Unions 21 Publications
		Trade union efforts to combat racism should be based on workplace organisation; on a collective response to racism; and a collective unity between fl and white workers.
		Brendon Batson, a former professional footballer for West Bromwich Albion told the group about the continuing success of Let's Kick Racism Out Of Football the joint campaign of the PFA and the CRE.
		Mr Batson believes that there is still institutionalised racism in Britain, therefore, the PFA is involved in several anti-racist initiatives.
	www.unions21.org.uk /conf/1995/conf1995wshop8.htm (545 words)

	ESPN.com Soccernet England: News - Batson: UEFA must act over racism
		Brendon Batson has urged UEFA to clamp down on clubs whose fans racially abuse visiting players.
		Professional Footballers' Association official Batson spoke out after Manchester United star Andy Cole was subjected to racist Players' abuse in yesterday's (Wednesday) Champions League clash at Valencia.
		Batson is alarmed at the scale of the problem throughout Europe - and says the game's governing bodies must act to improve the situation.
	www.soccernet.com /england/news/2001/0215/20010215uefabatson.html (166 words)

	Observer \| Leaders of the new school
		The signing of Laurie Cunningham, Brendon Batson and Cyrille Regis by West Bromwich Albion marked the beginning of a new age in British football.
		Full-back Batson, who would become one of the game's most senior administrators through his work at the Professional Footballers Association, was a more measured performer.
		His programme about Cyrille Regis, Laurie Cunningham and Brendon Batson, 'Three Degrees West', is broadcast on Radio 4 at 11am on Monday 8 September.
	observer.guardian.co.uk /print/0,,4746107-103977,00.html (1352 words)

	ESPN.com Soccernet England: News - Batson: It's not Premiership or bust
		West Brom managing director Brendon Batson has insisted the club will not risk financial ruin to try and preserve their Premiership status.
		But former West Brom skipper Batson is adamant Albion will not follow the path of other clubs who have lost their place in the top flight - with both Derby and Leicester now both in dire straits after going down last May.
		Batson insisted, though, the Baggies will have to sell top performers such as goalkeeper Russell Hoult and striker Jason Roberts to finance any future transactions.
	www.soccernet.com /england/news/2002/1213/20021213wbafcbatson.html (364 words)

	100 Great Black Britons - Brendon Batson
		Brendon Batson was born in St. George's, Grenada and became one of the pioneer fl football players in England.
		His professional career began at Arsenal and went on to Cambridge United.
		In 2000 he was awarded the MBE for services to football, and in 2002 he became Managing Director of West Bromwich Albion, his old team.
	www.100greatblackbritons.com /bios/brendan_batson.html (239 words)

	The Sun Online - Football: Bry axe baffles Batson
		WEST BROM legend Brendon Batson is mystified by the sacking of Bryan Robson.
		But former Hawthorns full-back Batson said: “It’s the timing of everything that was so surprising.
		Batson agrees chairman Jeremy Peace has to come up trumps in his search for Albion’s SIXTEENTH manager in 25 years since Batson’s boss Ron Atkinson left for Manchester United in 1981.
	www.thesun.co.uk /article/0,,2002390000-2006430678,00.html (309 words)

	Football Unites, Racism Divides • 10 year anniversary
		Several pioneering fl footballers were present, including Brendon Batson, now a consultant with the Football Association, Luther Blissett, Gary Bennett, Ces Podd, and United’s own Tony Agana and Trenton Wiggan.
		Brendon Batson and Sheila Leeson were recognised for their contributions towards tackling racism in football nationally, whilst Wednesday’s Julian Winter and United’s Andy Pack were thanked for their support of anti-racist work at their respective clubs
		Football legend, Brendon Batson, talks to Richard Caborn MP, UK Minister for Sport at the Football Unites 10 year celebration.
	www.furd.org /default.asp?intPageID=102 (352 words)

	uefa.com - Football Europe - News & Features - News Specific (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Businessman and lifelong fan Mike O'Leary was named as the Midlands club's new chief executive yesterday, while Brendon Batson MBE, who played for West Brom between 1978 and 1984, becomes managing director and will work closely with manager Gary Megson.
		For the past 18 years, the 49-year-old Batson has worked at the Professional Footballers Association - the players' union - where he is currently deputy chief executive.
		The club, who won promotion from the first division to the FA Premiership last season, said they were still in talks with former captain John Wile to terminate his position as chief executive and main board director.
	www.uefa.com /footballeurope/news/Kind=2/newsId=27589.html (327 words)

	ATL World Cup Soccer. All the top world soccer news daily. News from international soccer. World Cup 2006, Euro 2004, ...
		In France, former European champions Marseille have had player recruitment put on ice by league authorities after several years of losses running to some 19 million euros - although the club have reined in the deficit and expect to break even in 2004.
		Common sense looks as if it may increasingly prevail, however, if Brendon Batson, English Premiership side West Bromwich Albion's managing director, is to be believed.
		West Brom were promoted last season but have struggled to impose themselves but Batson says the club will not overspend in an attempt to stay up having seen recently relegated Derby and Leicester go down and endure financial hardship in the process.
	www.wldcup.com /news/2002Dec/20021213_16242_world_soccer.html (594 words)

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