Kick It Out chief welcomes Ince appointment

2:31pm Tuesday 24th June 2008

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WHEN Paul Ince is officially unveiled as Blackburn's new manager today, he will become the first black British manager in the 16-year history of the Premier League.

And his move to Rovers was welcomed by Piara Power, director of anti-racism organisation Kick It Out.

He said: "This is a refreshing appointment.

"Although Paul Ince has been given the job solely on the basis of what he can bring to Blackburn Rovers, we hope he can be an inspiration to the many other black players leaving the game and a signal to chairman across the leagues that they too should be looking at black coaching talent.

"The current situation with just two black coaches at 92 clubs set against a third of the playing work force from a black Caribbean or African background shames the game.