Ex-Tottenham forward, Jermain Defoe has disclosed that he takes inspiration from former Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton.
Chris Hughton is one of the few black coaches who has had the opportunity to coach in then English Premier League.
According to Jermain Defoe, Chris Hughton’s career gives him hope that he can also have the chance to coach at the top level as a black person.
“For me going into management and hopefully getting an opportunity, it can show the next generation that if you do want to become a coach, look I’ve done it.
“I look at someone like Chris Hughton, who has had a long career in the game. I was with Chris at Tottenham when he was assistant and he’s managed Newcastle and Brighton, big clubs,” Jermain Defoe told the PA news agency.
The former Spurs forward continued, “He’s (Chris Hughton) had a fantastic career so I look at that and I know there has not been many. Troy Deeney recently lost his job, Darren Moore too and Patrick Vieira was obviously at Palace.”
In his interview, Jermain Defoe said he wants to have the opportunity to also coach at the level but not because he is black.
The former England striker wants to get the chance because he has what it takes to excel at the top level.
“For my journey, with what I am doing at Spurs, the badges I have got, I would like to believe I will get an opportunity.
“I don’t want a job because I am black and it ticks boxes, I want to get a job because I am good enough and I’ve done the hard work I needed to do.
“I am more than confident that when the opportunity comes, I will do well,” he said.
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