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Tongue in cheek quote from the satirical Guardian's Fiver report on the Blackburn's press conference introducing thier new manager, Paul Ince:
Naturally, Ince was asked how he felt about breaking new ground for black Britons, and he replied: "I'm happy to be a role model. I am proud of where I come from, proud of my roots. It's a big deal because I think there should be more black players encouraged to go into management. Maybe the likes of Les Ferdinand and Sol Campbell will do so in the future." The Fiver's not saying it would like to see Ince flop, but it would be interesting to see how his career went if he did. Because it seems that white managers invariably get second, third, fourth and fifth chances, but a black manager who doesn't immediately triumph at the top is condemned to a lifetime of unfulfilling sideline roles. Just ask John Barnes.
Naturally, Ince was asked how he felt about breaking new ground for black Britons, and he replied: "I'm happy to be a role model. I am proud of where I come from, proud of my roots. It's a big deal because I think there should be more black players encouraged to go into management. Maybe the likes of Les Ferdinand and Sol Campbell will do so in the future." The Fiver's not saying it would like to see Ince flop, but it would be interesting to see how his career went if he did. Because it seems that white managers invariably get second, third, fourth and fifth chances, but a black manager who doesn't immediately triumph at the top is condemned to a lifetime of unfulfilling sideline roles. Just ask John Barnes.