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How Keith Alexander Paved the Way for Black Football Managers

October 5, 2026October 6, 2026grace

While he was not the Football League’s first permanent Black manager—Tony Collins had taken charge of Rochdale in 1960—Alexander encouraged a new generation to follow a similar path through his managerial work at clubs including Lincoln City, Peterborough United and Macclesfield. Alexander was born in Nottingham in 1956 to parents from St Lucia. According to […]

Tonda Eckert: Southampton Begin Season Amid Uncertainty Over Manager’s Future

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026grace

Ultimately, the situation will be determined by the length of any suspension. Eckert’s contract at St Mary’s runs only until the end of this season, so a lengthy punishment could prompt the club to consider appointing another head coach. Group technical director Johannes Spors recently offered an indication of the board’s position during a Southampton […]