"Society would not accept a black Simon Jordan!" ⚽ John Barnes | Up Front

This is Up Front with Simon Jordan. A new show brought to you by William Hill that pulls no punches and tells it EXACTLY like it is. This week we are joined by John Barnes, a footballing icon of the 80s and 90s who remains one of the most electric players to ever grace these shores. Now an author and commentator on issues of race and class in modern Britain, John joins the show for an explosive interview that leaves no stone unturned. Why are there so few black managers in the football league? Simon & John put all the facts on the table in the search for a definitive answer. This is Up Front, brought to you by William Hill. 18+ please gamble responsibly. Subscribe for future episodes:    / @upfrontwithsimonjordan   Find us where it suits you: https://playpodca.st/upfront #johnbarnes #simonjordan #football 00:00 Introduction to John Barnes 00:50 Podcast begins 01:20 Why John Barnes started playing football 07:15 Graham Taylor 12:40 Football Management 13:55 John Barnes’ management career 15:00 Black Managers 19:35 English Managers vs Foreign Managers 23:10 Black managers discussion continues 26:00 There couldn’t be a black Simon Jordan 29:29 Chairman don’t sack managers, fans do 32:00 Perception 34:25 John Barnes at Liverpool 36:30 John Barnes international career 39:20 Graeme Souness 49:02 John Barnes international career Pt.2 52:20 Footballers today vs John Barnes playing today 53:20 Liverpool in 2023 ’Society would not accept a black Simon Jordan!’ ⚽ John Barnes goes Up Front with Simon Jordan