There are so many intelligent former black players, guys like Luther Blissett and Cyrille Regis, who never got a chance to become… — John Barnes Copy Share Image
In the 1970s you would have had lots of black goalkeepers and defensive midfield players but never made it professionally because the… — John Barnes Copy Share Image
People have been taught not just to have a negative perception of black people, but to have a belief in the superiority… — John Barnes Copy Share Image
Until we change our perception of a BAME person's capabilities, in all walks of life, we will be given less opportunities and… — 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
