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blue lewj
In footballing terms I've never bought into the idea that club owners/board members are racist and that is the reason that black managers do not get jobs.
Football squads are a complete mix of all sorts of players these days with all sorts of backgrounds. There are a large percentage of black players in the Premier League for example. Would the squads not be largely white at these clubs with so called racist owners?
Or do they suddenly start clamping down on black men getting managerial positions only?
Do I think clubs are turning down better qualified black men due to the colour of their skin alone? No. It doesn't make sense to employ black players and then show your racist side when a manager is considered.
I honestly think it is down to managerial ability. How many ex black pros go into management even?