article_snippet.sent: The fact we’re still, at this stage of the game, highlighting that I’m the only black Premier League manager shows that Premier League’s not the norm to have people from ethnic minorities in this position.
article_snippet.sent: I think that there are other people who are probably more talented or better suited, from a profile point of view, as many white managers who have got jobs based on other people who are probably more talented or better suited, from a profile point of view profile and playing experience.
article_snippet.sent: the only black manager in the Premier League thinks that discrimination isn’t exclusive to race and that the Rooney Rule — which obliges America’s
article_snippet.sent: NFL teams to interview minority candidates for top jobs — might be the solution here.
article_snippet.sent: If it doesn’t work out for the only black manager in the Premier League here, I think that, as any manager of any race, I think you’re always in a position where it’s difficult to get another job,’ he said.
article_snippet.sent: I think the Rooney Rule is an important factor as there’s an awareness that something has to be done to affect the way people think in boardrooms.
article_snippet.sent: I think there needs to be more awareness of factors that affect why people get jobs or not.