Should Dwight be manager of Aston Villa - I would say absolutely not. Do some (white) ex-players get preferential treatment and land top jobs they are arguably not qualified for - I would say yes (see Keane, Neville, Southgate, Robson, etc). Does Dwight's previous reputation as a party goer whilst playing help him - I would say no it's not going to help him one little bit. But the Uk is full of racist institutions why would football be any different? Is there racism in football? I would say yes absolutely (as Dwight points out) the numbers don't match up.
What has also been missed, is he was that serious and professional about applying for the job, Did he write a letter of intent, did he send a e-mail of intent, No he sent Keith Wyness a text .WTF.
Quote from: Diablo on October 18, 2016, 02:21:06 PMShould Dwight be manager of Aston Villa - I would say absolutely not. Do some (white) ex-players get preferential treatment and land top jobs they are arguably not qualified for - I would say yes (see Keane, Neville, Southgate, Robson, etc). Does Dwight's previous reputation as a party goer whilst playing help him - I would say no it's not going to help him one little bit. But the Uk is full of racist institutions why would football be any different? Is there racism in football? I would say yes absolutely (as Dwight points out) the numbers don't match up. You are right Keane, Neville, Southgate + Robson probably were fortunate, but they were nearly all legendary captains at club level and at some point Chairman will have to take a gamble on this type of character. I'd even say Shearer probably deserved a better crack at Newcastle. The fact of the matter is though, Yorke never showed any leadership qualities as a player so why the f-ck would any big club take a massive gamble on him.
I've long forgiven him for his departure but there's no way he should get a job at a top club.Let him work his way up as assistant manager or as manager of a lower league/non-league club first.Suggesting that his skin colour is anything to do with our decision not to appoint a complete rookie is a pathetic low blow.
Had Yorke got the Job I think we'd have all been re-quoting John Gregory within 5 or 6 games.
Quote from: Bren'd on October 19, 2016, 05:57:52 PMHad Yorke got the Job I think we'd have all been re-quoting John Gregory within 5 or 6 games. Also I'll never forget Everton away when he was clearly not trying so as to try and force his move to Man Ure. For these reasons he can never be considered a villa legend. He lost all his B6 priveliges that day.
http://talksport.com/football/listen-you-are-not-even-being-given-interview-let-alone-job-dwight-yorke-claims-aspiringHe 'can't get his head around' not getting an interview. Linking it to colour rather than being qualified/suitable. There may be an underlying point here but I recall John Barnes using this as an excuse ignoring the fact that his managerial record was pretty poor.And using the 'even though I had someone like Sir Alex ready to endorse me' line sadly brings back recent memories!
Ever since he kissed that badge at Old Trafford I've not given a tinker's cuss what he says, thinks or does.