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

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.

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What is Up Front?

Welcome to Up Front brought to you by William Hill.

On this channel you will find hard-hitting, sporting content that cuts through the nonsense and gets to the heart of the story.

Whether that’s in ‘Up Front with Simon Jordan’ our podcast series that sees the broadcaster and former Premier League club owner sit down with interesting characters from the world of sport and beyond.

Or

‘Three Up Front’, our new show hosted by Simon Jordan, Graeme Souness and Troy Deeney that tackles the biggest talking points in world football through the eyes of a player, a manager and an owner.

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