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Frankly, I suspect it's a lot simpler than that. I just don't think Sutton - nor Brailsford - has any sincere interest in women's cycling. Likewise para-sports. Probably nothing except the Blue Riband events which cover them in reflect glory. I can sympathise in a way - I don't give a rat's ass about women's sport either (even though I participated at a reasonably high level once. I didn't then, either.) But then, I'm not involved in the management of said sport and I am not paid to do so.
Whatever comes out doesn't seem like it will matter to be honest. The peak of the storm has passed, and unless there is something very concrete and scandalous, 'poor governance and bullying' kinds of criticisms will be batted away with 'we've noted the findings; we take this very seriously; clearly we still have things to learn' blah blah blah.
IndianCyclist said:IMO the issue Jess Varnish is one of abuse of authority by Sutton as he did not like what was said by her to the media.
A guy like Sutton while capable to understanding the issues of men like Tennant may not capable of understanding women or para-athletes. This is why he should have being in charge of the mens team only. This should have been the job of Brailsford and Cookson and they failed to see his limitations. The funding quota, the time scheduling of the track, the personnel all should have been separated under different administrators.
Having said that, success is not possible without a military style discipline which means a few bruised egos.
Frankly, I suspect it's a lot simpler than that. I just don't think Sutton - nor Brailsford - has any sincere interest in women's cycling. Likewise para-sports. Probably nothing except the Blue Riband events which cover them in reflect glory. I can sympathise in a way - I don't give a rat's ass about women's sport either (even though I participated at a reasonably high level once. I didn't then, either.) But then, I'm not involved in the management of said sport and I am not paid to do so.
Whatever comes out doesn't seem like it will matter to be honest. The peak of the storm has passed, and unless there is something very concrete and scandalous, 'poor governance and bullying' kinds of criticisms will be batted away with 'we've noted the findings; we take this very seriously; clearly we still have things to learn' blah blah blah.