Trailblazer Chris Hughton Discusses How We Can Make Football More Inclusive - a podcast by Zayn Nabbi
from 2020-07-29T13:30:03
We sit down with former Tottenham defender Chris Hughton to talk to him about his journey in the game. Chris opens up about being a trailblazing manager in England, lifting trophies at Spurs, and becoming the first Black player to represent Ireland. We also explore his Ghanaian roots, experiences of racism, and talk about how we can make football a more equitable game for all.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (Sports media executive), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner).
Special Guest: Chris Hughton (Former Tottenham and Ireland defender)
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EPISODE NOTES
04:10
Chris explains his dual Irish and Ghanaian heritage
15:45
Making history by becoming the first Black player to represent Ireland
22:10
Lifting three trophies with Tottenham and reminiscing about legends Ardiles, Hoddle, and “Gazza”
29:00
Dressing room culture and overt racism faced by Black players in the 1980s
35:30
Levels of racism in the sport presently – a football problem or society?
42:00
Racism in the game has prevented Black coaches from getting opportunities
52:00
Football needs more representative decision makers
55:40
Transitioning from playing to coaching and eventually management
01:04:55
Football’s changing ownership and expectations on managers
01:08:40
What does the future hold, is there the possibility of working in Africa?
Duration: 01:16
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