Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho said that there was no racism in the game of football after he was asked his views on the dearth of black managers in the English game.
According to Sport24, Gordon Taylor, chief executive of players' union the Professional Footballers' Association, believes there is "hidden racism" in English football and has called for the introduction of something akin to the 'Rooney Rule'
The Rooney Rule- a concept that originated in America-guarantees that candidates belonging to ethnic minority groups appear on shortlists for high-profile coaching positions.
However, Mourinho says it is not necessary in English football.
He said told a press conference ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal on Sunday that there is no racism in football, and if one is good, the person gets the job.
He said that if one proves that he deserve the job, football is not stupid to close the doors to top people.
At present, there are only two black managers- Huddersfield Town's Chris Powell and Keith Curle of Carlisle United- out of the lot in charge of the 92 clubs in England's top four divisions.
