“I speak to black and ethnic coaches who ring me, or write to me, for some advice. There is a frustration from a lot of young, very able, black coaches to find that pathway that will get them into full-time positions.”

English football manager and former player

Chris Hughton is an English football manager and former player. Born in 1958, he represented the Republic of Ireland as a player and later worked as a head coach at club and international level. He is known for a long career in football management, including his most recent role with the Ghana national team. Before that, he had a playing career and went on to coach at the top level, building a reputation in the game over many years.