Black managers and coaches

the jobs should go to the best qualified applicant, regardless of gender, colour or creed.

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No one is suggesting otherwise.

This is a common comment when this topic comes up and is usually irrelevant. The article linked and the discussion have not been about giving the job to anyone other than the best qualified.

Yeah, those responses always miss the point spectacularly!

"Why would a higher proportion of black or asian ex-players CHOOSE not to get their coaching qualifications?"

Absolutely pertinent question there!

I see Chris Powell and Chris Ramsey aren't doing much for black coaches or managers.

Its ok though as 2 black coaches will have to be interviewed for their post in the future.

You are a huge idiot and I am being kind here

With the high wages now paid why would intelligent and wealthy footballers want to go back into/remain in football once the finish playing?

Maybe it's just idiots like Redknapp who can't do anything else that pick management?

I see Chris Powell and Chris Ramsey aren't doing much for black coaches or managers.
Its ok though as 2 black coaches will have to be interviewed for their post in the future.
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WTF??
I see Tim Sherwood and Uwe Rosler aren't doing much for white coaches or managers
It’s ok though as they’ve already been replaced by white coaches.

comment by Wumpatrol (U5046)
posted 17 hours, 33 minutes ago
You are a huge idiot and I am being kind here
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Maybe, I am just pointing out as I said at the beginning, maybe it's not a case of managers not getting the chance it's a case of them not being the best man for the job. On the other hand it might be part of the conspiracy, hire a black coach then sack them to prove that they aren't fit for the job and managers should be picked on merit.

Sorry if I offended anyone, WUM

comment by Wessie Road (U10652)
posted 17 hours, 18 minutes ago
I see Chris Powell and Chris Ramsey aren't doing much for black coaches or managers.
Its ok though as 2 black coaches will have to be interviewed for their post in the future.
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WTF??
I see Tim Sherwood and Uwe Rosler aren't doing much for white coaches or managers
It’s ok though as they’ve already been replaced by white coaches.


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Exactly, pick managers on merit. If they aren't enough or aren't a good fit, move them on. White, black whatever.

Exactly, pick managers on merit. If they aren't enough or aren't a good fit, move them on. White, black whatever.
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Well, that’s not what’s happening, is it? What’s happening is “white, black, whatever...but mostly white”.

This apparently leads to the curious conclusion that there is a meritocracy in place, but that “blacks may not want to be coaches”, as if there might be any rational reason why people with black skin (but from different cultures and backgrounds) might view coaching differently from the way people with white skin view it.

Or as if they might have a common view about anything.

Townsend's comments are silly...it's a results-based business...but I don't understand the anger some people feel about examining the question of whether there is something not quite right about the status quo.