The only fight worth fighting is to give all children equal opportunities regardless of race or gender, to judge individuals on their qualities and not their backgrounds. The victory won't come when nobody feels able to voice racist abuse, but… — John Barnes Copy Share Image
The fight against racial bias in society will not be won by hounding Liam Neeson or boycotting his films. It will be won by allowing honest discussions about why people hold biased views and exposing the flawed logic behind them. — John Barnes Copy Share Image
I am no different from a lot of people. I am concerned for the future of my children and concerned for the future of… — John Barnes Copy Share Image
For a long time, images of black men with big lips and a round head were used to make us feel inferior, but it… — John Barnes Copy Share Image
Normally when you look at the Ballon d'Or winners, they're either attacking midfield players or centre-forwards. They are goalscorers and eye-catching players. — John Barnes Copy Share Image
This is not the way these tales end," Calliope said firmly. "This is not the way that things end when they get to be… — John Barnes Copy Share Image
“Where did you find construction guys swapping dirty jokes in proto-Númenorean?” Aura asked. “On construction sites. Is that coffee ready?” — John Barnes Copy Share Image
Young English managers don't get enough time, young black managers aren't given enough time, there are a lot of reasons why. — John Barnes Copy Share Image
I felt I had to take the Celtic opportunity. You quickly learn that any managerial vacancy attracts up to 60 or 70 applicants, so… — John Barnes Copy Share Image
You have to give 100 per cent in every game and you cannot give more than 100 per cent. — John Barnes Copy Share Image
African society and culture varies much more than European society but it's just considered 'Africa' as if they are all the same. — John Barnes Copy Share Image
“By noon everyone had heard that I had spent the night with Marti in a hotel room and when the cops came by, with… — John Barnes Copy Share Image
“Ah. Well, it stands for Freedom From Morality. We don't think healthy amorality happens naturally." "But you're not amoral," I pointed out. I would… — John Barnes Copy Share Image
