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Kick It Out chief welcomes Ince appointment
WHEN Paul Ince is officially unveiled as Blackburn's new manager today, he will become the first black British manager in the 16-year history of the Premier League.
And his move to Rovers was welcomed by Piara Power, director of anti-racism organisation Kick It Out.
He said: "This is a refreshing appointment.
"Although Paul Ince has been given the job solely on the basis of what he can bring to Blackburn Rovers, we hope he can be an inspiration to the many other black players leaving the game and a signal to chairman across the leagues that they too should be looking at black coaching talent.
"The current situation with just two black coaches at 92 clubs set against a third of the playing work force from a black Caribbean or African background shames the game.
2:31pm Tuesday 24th June 2008
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CommentPosted by: bigdawg, blackburn on 2:38pm Tue 24 Jun 08
Who Cares?!?! I wouldnt be bothered if he was pink with yellow spots, it's his football credentials we need!
How long is this going to go on? I'm more interested in the style of football he is going to try and play and possible transfer targets, now go do some reporting rather than interviewing every possible old connection with Rovers!
Who Cares?!?! I wouldnt be bothered if he was pink with yellow spots, it's his football credentials we need!
How long is this going to go on? I'm more interested in the style of football he is going to try and play and possible transfer targets, now go do some reporting rather than interviewing every possible old connection with Rovers!
Posted by: PADDY, glasgow on 3:16pm Tue 24 Jun 08
here we go..race card,anti racism!!get lost,hes a good manager,colour doesnt matter..sad person
here we go..race card,anti racism!!get lost,hes a good manager,colour doesnt matter..sad person
Posted by: Captain Reality, Realsville on 3:38pm Tue 24 Jun 08
Aren't the racists the ones who chose to point out racism? I'm sure it never entered into any part of the selection process AT ALL. In fact, arguably the vindication of any supposed progression in race relations surely would have been to ignore his colour, and keep it as the non-issue it should rightly be?
Aren't the racists the ones who chose to point out racism? I'm sure it never entered into any part of the selection process AT ALL. In fact, arguably the vindication of any supposed progression in race relations surely would have been to ignore his colour, and keep it as the non-issue it should rightly be?
Posted by: tony, BLACKBURN on 4:53pm Tue 24 Jun 08
im half caste,and sick of clowns like anti-racism people,keep bringing colour up!!FORGET HIS COLOUR hes a top bloke/manager,let his work not be hindered by the brendon batsons or garth crooks.well done incey(due to merit not colour)
im half caste,and sick of clowns like anti-racism people,keep bringing colour up!!FORGET HIS COLOUR hes a top bloke/manager,let his work not be hindered by the brendon batsons or garth crooks.well done incey(due to merit not colour)
Posted by: kev via oceanside, o,side,ca on 5:36pm Tue 24 Jun 08
with u tony,to much emphasis on an insignificant fact.buzzing for him its gonna be exciting,ince has got the fire in his belly
with u tony,to much emphasis on an insignificant fact.buzzing for him its gonna be exciting,ince has got the fire in his belly
Posted by: david, Bahrain on 8:52am Wed 25 Jun 08
Sounds like the 'kick it out chap' is a bit of a racist. Why even mention it?
Sounds like the 'kick it out chap' is a bit of a racist. Why even mention it?
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