Abstract:Appraisal theory provides an account of how speakers/writers position themselves as standing with or against certain issues or figures and the way this position is manifest in language. After being subjected to alleged racist abuse by supporters in the Premier League, Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling has accused British media of helping to fuel racism in football by their portrayal of black players. This accusation has led to this investigation of British media coverage of Sterling in order to consider h… Show more
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