Trailblazer Chris Hughton Discusses How We Can Make Football More Inclusive

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)SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook Group: On The Whistle PodcastInstagram: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynTwitter: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynWHATSAPP  Send us a message here and we can add you to our Broadcast List - +447908 790 474EPISODE NOTES04:10Chris explains his dual Irish and Ghanaian heritage15:45Making history by becoming the first Black player to represent Ireland22:10Lifting three trophies with Tottenham and reminiscing about legends Ardiles, Hoddle, and “Gazza” 29:00Dressing room culture and overt racism faced by Black players in the 1980s35:30Levels of racism in the sport presently – a football problem or society?42:00Racism in the game has prevented Black coaches from getting opportunities52:00Football needs more representative decision makers55:40Transitioning from playing to coaching and eventually management01:04:55Football’s changing ownership and expectations on managers01:08:40What does the future hold, is there the possibility of working in Africa?Duration: 01:16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.