John Barnes (great player, shite manager) has come out today and said that he believes he's not been given a chance to manage again in British football since being binned by Tranmere........because he's black.
Sorry John, it's got nothing to do with the colour of your skin, mate, it's probably because fans of both Celtic and Tranmere still grit their teeth and shake their heads at the very mention of your name.
Because you are a shite manager.
Here's a quote from one distinguished football analyst:
"Football analyst Clive Matthews said that Barnes raised some interesting arguments, before pursuing them in completely the wrong way.
He told us, “Are there racist boards and chairman in football who are unwilling to give a job to a black man? Almost certainly.”
“But if your club management record includes an almost 50% loss rate – even though you managed Celtic who could win 75% of their games if they were managed by Nick Clegg – then you’re going to struggle.”
So there you go......
And I'm more than a little disappointed at Barnes for making such a crass assertion, if I'm honest.
Comments like his do a massive disservice to all the black people out there who are actually good at what they do and have overcome racial prejudice to rise through life's ranks through sheer hard graft and ability.
I honestly always thought John Barnes was better than that.....
Sorry John, it's got nothing to do with the colour of your skin, mate, it's probably because fans of both Celtic and Tranmere still grit their teeth and shake their heads at the very mention of your name.
Because you are a shite manager.
Here's a quote from one distinguished football analyst:
"Football analyst Clive Matthews said that Barnes raised some interesting arguments, before pursuing them in completely the wrong way.
He told us, “Are there racist boards and chairman in football who are unwilling to give a job to a black man? Almost certainly.”
“But if your club management record includes an almost 50% loss rate – even though you managed Celtic who could win 75% of their games if they were managed by Nick Clegg – then you’re going to struggle.”
So there you go......
And I'm more than a little disappointed at Barnes for making such a crass assertion, if I'm honest.
Comments like his do a massive disservice to all the black people out there who are actually good at what they do and have overcome racial prejudice to rise through life's ranks through sheer hard graft and ability.
I honestly always thought John Barnes was better than that.....