Buzzer
Languidly Clinical
- Oct 1, 2006
- 26,121
I came across this article in the Voice published last week where the Amex hosted a 'Kick It Out' night and where both Brighton managers, Chris Hughton and Hope Powell, and also Liam Rosenior attended.
http://www.voice-online.co.uk/article/black-football-managers-make-history
Personally, I find it curious how most Brighton fans, including myself, hardly give Hughton's ethnicity a second thought. Doubly curious when you consider that we've long been associated with trying to tackle homophobia rather than racism as this article commends us for. However for Hughton to be one of the very few black managers is clearly a big issue for him, he's said that he believes that much more needs to be done, he's fully in favour of the Rooney rule and also that he's happy being seen as an ambassador and mentor for future black managers.
The article also has Hope Powell's views on whether a woman could eventually manage a men's team, something I can't see happening in the very near future especially given how long it's taking black coaches to make the step up from academy coaching where apparently they are very well represented to senior management positions. I expect women managers will happen one day and I think it would be a very good thing for the game.
Whatever your views, I hope we can all agree how good it is that the Albion are leading the way in making football a game for everyone whether supporting or playing. Great also to see how Liam Rosenior is also getting more and more involved in these things. Although very different in styles and focus, it reminds me a lot of Inigo Calderon's work.
http://www.voice-online.co.uk/article/black-football-managers-make-history
Personally, I find it curious how most Brighton fans, including myself, hardly give Hughton's ethnicity a second thought. Doubly curious when you consider that we've long been associated with trying to tackle homophobia rather than racism as this article commends us for. However for Hughton to be one of the very few black managers is clearly a big issue for him, he's said that he believes that much more needs to be done, he's fully in favour of the Rooney rule and also that he's happy being seen as an ambassador and mentor for future black managers.
The article also has Hope Powell's views on whether a woman could eventually manage a men's team, something I can't see happening in the very near future especially given how long it's taking black coaches to make the step up from academy coaching where apparently they are very well represented to senior management positions. I expect women managers will happen one day and I think it would be a very good thing for the game.
Whatever your views, I hope we can all agree how good it is that the Albion are leading the way in making football a game for everyone whether supporting or playing. Great also to see how Liam Rosenior is also getting more and more involved in these things. Although very different in styles and focus, it reminds me a lot of Inigo Calderon's work.
Last edited: