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1st black footballer
Arthur Wharton became the worlds first black footballer when he joined Preston. Wharton was born in Ghana and moved to England to study as a missionary teacher. -
1st black England player
Viv Anderson is seen as the pioneer for black professionals. He made his debut in a 1-0 win over Czechoslovakia. Anderson later went on to make 30 caps, scoring 2 goals. -
England's 1st black captain
Paul Ince became Englad's first black captain when he captained his country in the U.S.A Cup. -
1st black manager
Keith Alexander became the first black head coach of any professional English team when Lincoln apponted him. He went on to manage Ilkeston Town, Northwich Victoria, another spell at Lincoln City,Peterborough United and Macclesfield Town. -
1st black top flight manager
Ruud Gullit became the first black manager to manage in the english Premier League. He was apponted manager of Chelsea and also became the first Black coach to win silverware when he won the FA Cup in 1997 -
First black British manager to mangage in the EPL
Paul Ince became the first British black manager to manage in the Premier League. His reign was short lived though as he was sacked after only 21 games.
