African american Quote by Frank Deford

I think there are white alumni out there who wouldn't mind having an African American president of their school, but would be reluctant to…

— Frank Deford

All we want eventually to see is more black and ethnic coaches involved at the higher levels of the game. Anything that promotes that…

— Chris Hughton

There are so many intelligent former black players, guys like Luther Blissett and Cyrille Regis, who never got a chance to become a top…

— John Barnes

I think the fact that we are trying to get as many young black and ethnic coaches involved in the game through campaigns to…

— Chris Hughton

The opportunities for black cultures need to change and we need to get more culture in higher positions in football, because I think the…

— Andre Gray

Black women in coaching positions are held to higher standards - especially because there are so few opportunities. There are stereotypes we have to…

— Dawn Staley

I speak to black and ethnic coaches who ring me, or write to me, for some advice. There is a frustration from a lot…

— Chris Hughton

We have seen a lot more black and minority ethnic coaches at grass-roots level, academy level, development level, but of course at senior level…

— Chris Hughton

Yes, you have people shouting racist abuse and throwing bananas on the field, and there are issues regarding the number of black coaches and…

— John Barnes

How many black people are there in the higher echelons of any industry? We can talk about journalism, we can talk about politics. So…

— John Barnes

There's a long history and a pattern of Black athletes - and Black people, period - being told to shut up and accept whatever…

— Jemele Hill

I just want to see more understanding and less racism in sports.

— Samuel Eto'o