article_snippet: the FA has conceded that there might be some truth in Les Ferdinand's view that covert racism exists in English football.
article_snippet: Ferdinand, director of football at Premier League club QPR, feels that covert racism has contributed to why there are so few managers from ethnic minority backgrounds in the English game.
article_snippet: The former England striker suggested that some club owners and chairmen are being racist - even if some club owners and chairmen don't realise it - by not considering minority candidates, and has backed a Rooney Rule style law to be implemented in England to improve representation.
article_snippet: Greg Dyke told Sky Sports News HQ, 'I think there is probably covert racism in parts of our society and therefore it would be surprising if it was not in football.'
article_snippet: the FA believes that 'covert racism' exists in English football and must be tackled .
article_snippet: QPR director of football Les Ferdinand is supportive of a Rooney Rule style law to improve representation .
article_snippet: QPR director of football Les Ferdinand said, 'I don't think people are blatantly racist
highlights_snippet: Les Ferdinand's suggestions that covert racism is blighting the English game .
  
highlights_snippet: Les Ferdinand's supports the introduction of a Rooney Rule style law to make sure clubs consider ethnic minority candidates for manager roles .
  