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(0:00) The Conversation is back again and hosted by ESPN FC’s Alexis Nunes and Shaka Hislop. In this week’s episode, Leyton Orient player-coach Jobi McAnuff joins the discussion to delve deeper into:
(1:08) Jobi’s transition into management in League Two in England
(3:40) How Jobi juggles being both a Black manager and player
(6:30) Players like Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford’s fight against racism
(7:45) How 2020 was a “watershed” moment for the world
(10:10) His thoughts on how football in particular has made an impact
(12:00) His position on players taking a knee, in particular thoughts on Wilfried Zaha and Les Ferdinand’s stances
(15:54) What it was like growing up in Tottenham with how diverse the community is
(17:00) The racist abuse he received during an FA Youth Cup match
(18:32) The trio discuss the Les Ferdinand and John Terry incident
(21:00) Why Black managers are underrepresented in managerial roles in football
(24:53) How Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Sol Campbell are finding it difficult to “break the cycle”
(29:00) Why opportunities need to be afforded to former Black players to be considered for more prominent roles in football
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