Fulham adopt 'Rooney Rule'

[copthornemike]

Is there a 'Rooney rule' for Chairpersons?

[cmg]

The only evidence of racism in that context seems to be the proportion of black managers doesn't reflect the proportion of black players. To me that just seems an inevitable consequence of that fact most managers are ex-players, and most of our current managers had their playing careers 40+ years ago when there were far less black players, in other words, there's an inevitable time lag.

Without getting involved in the underlying discussion, concerning which I have very firmly held views, I would point out that the average age of PL managers is 53 years (and that includes Gus Hiddink!) so for 40+ one should read 'around 20', which puts a rather different complexion (if I may use such a word!) on things.