Superb interview......he didn't rant or argue. He spoke articulately and in a calm expressive manner so that even white folk indenial about racism in society can say "I understand" Well done Mr Barnes 👌🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Stephen Parkinson, Did John Barnes speak out and condemn Ian Wright, ex-Footballer, now commentator of BBC Radio 5, when he racially abused that Nigerian traffic warden for issuing him parking ticket a few years ago, it was shown on the TV news at the time ? If not why the double standard ?
@@timsmith2279 oh here we go!!! So Ian Wright abused a traffic warden and so what? What baring does that have on the issue raised by John Barnes? Absolutely nothing. See this is what really pisses myself and other groups of ethnic minorities off......90% of white people will NEVER understand what its like to feel covert racism. Stop trying to deflect Mr Smith and absorb the information John Barnes has beautifully explained 👌🏾 I suggest you watch Ian Wrights programme "out of their skin" my fellow black brothers had to put up with some wicked f**krie back in the day! Educate yourself and don't waste my time mentioning petty incidents which have no baring on the wider racist issues raised in this interview.
@@timsmith2279 John Barnes addressed racial issues in his words "holistically" which means he would not approve of Ian Wrights incident with the warden. BARING IN MIND that the Wright incident wasn't "racial" it was discriminatory based on Nationality. BUT John Barnes did also address discrimination refering to LGBT and Women Equality...... John Barnes doesn't need to reference every single racial/discriminatory incident that has ever happened. He was on the show to share his thoughts which he did very concisely and clearly. STOP REACHING and STOP TRYING TO DEFLECT an STOP TRYING TO DISCREDIT what was said by John Barnes. :)
FFS, many thanks John Barnes, I used to look up to you when you pleayed for Liverpool, now I look up to you for what you have to say! Please, do it again, again, again and again!
I genuinely don't understand how someone can discriminate someone based on the colour of their skin. I judge people on the content of what comes out of their mouth.
Opus British prejudice is the most sophisticated in the world. It isn’t obvious like USA or mainland Europe. It is about racial exclusion, racial bias and stereotyping. That is why in London a city that is 49% non-white in a country where minorities outperform white people of the same social class in education, any industry where money or power is gained like politics, media and finance the industry is 99% white and not a reflection of the diversity of the UK or London.
@David David so according to you that in housing, employment, tv and sport management white people are being discriminated against? But this doesn't seem to be the case as in the vast majority of cases you mentioned the people working there are mostly white. If white people were being discriminated that bad in their own country don't you think your beloved newspapers such as the Sun and The Daily Mail would have been highlighting the so called anti white element by now? You need to stop manufacturing faux outrage and get real.
@David David I am not convinced that that white people are being greatly discriminated against in their own country as if you look around all the institutions there are at least 90 percent white. But if you have evidence of anti white discrimination please get in touch with the papers or better still take upon yourself to rectify this "blatant anti white" sentiment in the UK. Keep me posted of the progress regarding this noble cause you are fighting.😄
David David that is stupidity. They are benefiting of the exploitation of the natives and they’ve had enough rightly so. When people stand up you cry racism leave it out your knowledge is not deep enough
"reared its head once again..." When will you people acknowledge that racism never left. Racism is rife in UK society! It always has been. This is only getting attention as it's in football. What a joke! Makes me sick. Glad to see Barnsy finally talking on the topic Football matches are attended by normal British people... So if racism is rife there, we have to accept that is is rife in the rest of society
It has nothing to do with racism 2 sets of fans can't mix and enjoy. The game as one in Ireland. All the supporters. Sit together. With 80000 in the stadium. There is something. Seriously. Wrong when they declare war with each other
I agree calling someone a "black C**t" is deplorable, however when Trevor Sinclair racially abused a white police officer in the same manner I don't remember the same level of outrage.
michael smith it true 22000 thousand. Fans baying at James. McLean for What I tell you something. If James McLean. Was black we would. Have riots on the streets
One of my greatest joys as a youngster was watching Mr Barnes play superb football in the 1980's and as a lower league player wished I could play as good as him, one of my saddest points was witnessing the racism he was subjected to. John Barnes is a Legend and not just for his football skills
I absolutely loved what he said about the average everyday person. It’s something I feel very strongly about. How symbolism at the top shouldn’t be taken too seriously and we shouldn’t get too excited about seeing Beyoncé and Obama and Denzel because these super talented fortunate people are the absolute exception. The real median life of the average black man or woman in society is very different and they deal with shit constantly
@Pappy Tron "Of course he knows what it means" Not sure about that, 1:20 - 1:40 part of the video shows he doesn't. Percentages and disproportionality are crucial when it comes to media coverage of certain demographics and their criminal perception.
I am Asian been applying for jobs in banking and have a masters and tons off Experience. I am Sikh and due to non english name cant get a look in. Have no choice but to do Uber till I start my own business with my brother. Why are 99% of Uber drivers not white/british. John Barnes summed up REAL racisim brilliantly. Silent racisim is huge.
Im a UEFA B qualified coach who was to by Brentford FC HR personal that i couldnt be even considered on shortlist because im BLACK its so rife i can go on about just my personal experiencies of racism. It really sucks seems we are still in the 17th Century !!
Well fuck me, who knew Barnesy knew so much stuff. Fair play. He's right too. These presenters were not ready for him challenging societal norms. Ha Haaa! Go on son!
The media has to be blamed. Look how Sadio Mane is being underrated by the media. But if he was not playing well, all the media would be on him. Do not blame the fans, blame the media.
@David David He has brought so much to the recent unprecedented in form of Liverpool. Yes, of course, he is being underrated because he is from Sub-Saharan Africa!
@David David if your a real Activist you need so more education to carry on as one, your right about one thing yes I am sensitive I was born in Feburary, anyway there's no levels of Racism it's all the same so don't justify them lunatics shouting at Raheem and stop making it about yourself how bout you put yourself in my position as for me if I was a white farmer I would never of chose Africa simply because of what the history books said:-)) PS: So more fool you baby!!
You spoke out for many people who will never have the opportunity to speak on that platform and represented us...Not just people of different colours, religions, ethnicity. Well done John
John spoke a lot of sense then, and does so now. The government could do a lot worse than asking him to head a team, to investigate and suggest ways to improve the situation which still persists to this day. (Plus he was a kick ass footballer!)
Wow, I could not have articulated that any better. That was superb. The only disappointment being it only has 618 views when over coverage of the exact same topic had tens of thousands. It makes you think if they censor real progressive though like this on purpose.
Now this is what is called a logical fallacy, just because there are some racists among football fans, that means that society as a whole must be racist? give me a break! There isn't a single right which is afforded to white people that isn't afforded to any other minority group. Every community discriminates against other communities, it's an unfortunate fact in the way way our multicultural society has compartmentalized different cultures/races. and we're listening to millionaires who claim how much they've been discriminated against.....
Love John. I wonder what he thinks of the likes of Cardi B if at all. Many black people I know are ashamed she's bringing their community down. Personally, I don't think they should pay any attention to her....we've had plenty of whites over the years who could be looked at as similarly controversial....yet whites ignored them.
Well said and spot on John Barnes its the persective of an average black person on the streets should be changed racism is getting worse in London work places especially. I personally suffer it all the time as an Accountant i was told in my face i could be selected to work in certain companies because im black it HURTS that im being judged on the colour of my skin rather than my qualifications and skills!!!
Like he gave the example of Piers Morgan, if Jeremy Clarkson was black would he have gotten another job any where else (mainstream media) after hitting the crew member?
Well done John.. He's a better spokesman than a football manager it seems. But it is interesting to note that black sports ppl are more vociferous when they are retired from the game. The point i'm making is blk sports ppl have and do go through racism in the game but stay quiet to protect their career. Thats why Ali was so great and Eniola Aluko should get massive props for standing up with so much to loose. The fight goes on.
I am the average black man in the street!!. And i totally agree with what John Barnes is saying to get to the root of the problem i would start educating the children in schools from a very young age. Because it's a family values and a culture divide. But if it is talked about and explain to children that (Racism) is wrong. Then it can help educate a whole new generation which will then filter through the generations to come. Listen it's not a over night process, but it's a process and untill we start to really get stuck in as a society to tackle this problem it will just continue to polute our world we live inn. We need to start dealing with the solution and stop focusing on the problem because we know sooooo much about that side of it already.
i am most impressed by what john barnes says about racism we all need to stick together to wipe out this evil, do you know that skin is only 2mm thick ? underneath, our muscles, heart liver etc is all the same colour , ps i am white
Somebody sent me this on whatsapp. I had tobcome on here and post a comment. I have a new respect for John Barnes, I always thought he was a coconut but you should never judge. So what he got kids with a white woman. This guy is speaking the truth, very intelligent and articulate 💯
As a young man I saw John Barnes came on the pitch for England in 86 World Cup in the 75th minute and played the most sizzling 15 mins of football ever. That was his only appearance in the tournament rite up there with Diego Maradona. Everyone in Jamaica knew it’s because he was black y he wasn’t a main feature. Can’t say if John spoke out about it then but i saw Defoe and Bent got treated unfairly in later years. Some pundits tried to skin Stealing alive in this years World Cup thanks to Ian Wright he stop them in there tracks. And They butchered Mario Balotellis Career at City so it’s not just the fans.. Good one Raheem for not taking it quietly you spoke for future players as well.👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
why isn't John barnes featured more in the media, firstly as a football analyst and after seeing this interview a social commentator. John you were brilliant on the field and now off the field and because of racism you were never allowed to achieve your true potential as a footballer. You are in the category of the greats like Pele and Maradona.
For someone who grew up in the early 1980s, I have so much respect for John Barnes. Racism was rife in Britain, JB went out every weekend to play football, and had bananas thrown at him, and the most awful chanting. Listen to this guy, his thoughts count.
This is exactly the point, the man himself was so horribly abused even by England fans during his career. Listen to this man, learn from him and get better.
Shouldnt the title of this video be "racism in society still not improved"....the guy just explained everything in 8 minutes and bbc is still stuck in its ways
Nailed it Mr Barnes!! BBC keep your excuses you could if you wanted spend many hours expanding on john's perspective but you didnt. More discussion is the answer, 8mins of discussion barely scratches the surface. Be Better BBC!!
The interviewer also claimed "Going back to the time where people threw banana's on the pitch". Yet last weekend a Tottenham Hotspur fan threw a banana on the pitch at Aubamyang. It is really sad how people still have such small minded views, and unfortunately it will persist as they will impart these views onto their children.
Yes, two cases in one week and showcased from one the one of the biggest exports from this country to the world. The EPL should make an example of this and have Chelsea and Spurs points docked at the end of season. Harsh, but the lesson will be learned.
I absolutely loved what he said about the average everyday person. It’s something I feel very strongly about. How symbolism at the top shouldn’t be taken too seriously and we shouldn’t get too excited about seeing Beyoncé and Obama and Denzel because these super talented fortunate people are the absolute exception. The real median life of the average black man or woman in society is very different and they deal with shit constantly
I absolutely loved what he said about the average everyday person. It’s something I feel very strongly about. How symbolism at the top shouldn’t be taken too seriously and we shouldn’t get too excited about seeing Beyoncé and Obama and Denzel because these super talented fortunate people are the absolute exception. The real median life of the average black man or woman in society is very different and they deal with shit constantly
I absolutely loved what he said about the average everyday person. It’s something I feel very strongly about. How symbolism at the top shouldn’t be taken too seriously and we shouldn’t get too excited about seeing Beyoncé and Obama and Denzel because these super talented fortunate people are the absolute exception. The real median life of the average black man or woman in society is very different and they deal with shit constantly
I am impressed, a legendary English footballer expounds the experience of minorities suffering prejudice in society in a very articulate, insightful and lucid way. Even civil rights leaders often faff around and fail to express the struggle of their fellow man so clearly. Barnes is gifted, and way beyond his talented twinkle toes.
Big up john Barnes facts all the way round ..historically our own history has been wiped out due to they not wanting to know our true self worth .. it’s beyond football
When you sit in front of a Screen - You are Downloading in ur Brain whats being uttered. When you spend alone time - You are Generating your own View. Television is a Mind Programming/Conditioning Machine. TV Anchors have mic 24/7,Blacks,Muslims,etc,dont have mic to tell you their side story.
Barnes is a legend. We won't fix this until we root it out of society altogether. Everything else is just tackling the symptoms and not the root cause.
John Barnes putting the argument on the right path and on a whole different level, I think many of us would like to listen to him for more than 8 minutes on this subject .
As black man I have realised long time ago that I am living in the country of my slaves masters. These people brought and sold us in the millions over a 400 year period, I am not expecting them to change in 50 years.
I always say to black people that don't like white countries that they can move somewhere else. Not being racist, I'm from England and I up and left myself, so.
john barnes thru all the racism he endured in his playing career i got the feeling he just soft soaped it and behaved like it did not matter having bannana thrown at you everytime he set foot on the pitch, i was disapointed he said next to nothing during his career
Well said Mr John Barnes. will always be a legend
blackceazer21 yes!!! The word legend was made for this man!
Superb interview......he didn't rant or argue. He spoke articulately and in a calm expressive manner so that even white folk indenial about racism in society can say "I understand"
Well done Mr Barnes 👌🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Low iq praise low iq 😂😂
@@jomolololo4398 brave on the internet lol prick!
Stephen Parkinson,
Did John Barnes speak out and condemn Ian Wright,
ex-Footballer, now commentator of BBC Radio 5, when he racially abused that Nigerian traffic warden for issuing him parking ticket a few years ago, it was shown on the TV news at the time ?
If not why the double standard ?
@@timsmith2279 oh here we go!!! So Ian Wright abused a traffic warden and so what? What baring does that have on the issue raised by John Barnes? Absolutely nothing.
See this is what really pisses myself and other groups of ethnic minorities off......90% of white people will NEVER understand what its like to feel covert racism.
Stop trying to deflect Mr Smith and absorb the information John Barnes has beautifully explained 👌🏾 I suggest you watch Ian Wrights programme "out of their skin" my fellow black brothers had to put up with some wicked f**krie back in the day! Educate yourself and don't waste my time mentioning petty incidents which have no baring on the wider racist issues raised in this interview.
@@timsmith2279 John Barnes addressed racial issues in his words "holistically" which means he would not approve of Ian Wrights incident with the warden. BARING IN MIND that the Wright incident wasn't "racial" it was discriminatory based on Nationality. BUT John Barnes did also address discrimination refering to LGBT and Women Equality...... John Barnes doesn't need to reference every single racial/discriminatory incident that has ever happened. He was on the show to share his thoughts which he did very concisely and clearly. STOP REACHING and STOP TRYING TO DEFLECT an STOP TRYING TO DISCREDIT what was said by John Barnes. :)
FFS, many thanks John Barnes, I used to look up to you when you pleayed for Liverpool, now I look up to you for what you have to say! Please, do it again, again, again and again!
He is truly my hero
Well said our kid
@Goober's Ghost cause england were crap.
How the fuck does anyone spell played wrong
John Barnes great footballer and great orator. Brilliant points John. Wise words.
I genuinely don't understand how someone can discriminate someone based on the colour of their skin. I judge people on the content of what comes out of their mouth.
yea, sure you do....
That's because you're educated and happen to believe in working for yourself and don't live a live of being resentful.
so you're basically discriminating me because i have tourette syndrome ?
wow... way to go Opus, way to go..
I judge people on how they make a cup of tea
Opus British prejudice is the most sophisticated in the world. It isn’t obvious like USA or mainland Europe. It is about racial exclusion, racial bias and stereotyping. That is why in London a city that is 49% non-white in a country where minorities outperform white people of the same social class in education, any industry where money or power is gained like politics, media and finance the industry is 99% white and not a reflection of the diversity of the UK or London.
Love how Barnes always moved the focus back onto racism in society and not be lead into agreeing it's a footballing problem.
@David David where exactly white people have been overwelmly affected by discrimination/ racism? 😐
@David David so according to you that in housing, employment, tv and sport management white people are being discriminated against? But this doesn't seem to be the case as in the vast majority of cases you mentioned the people working there are mostly white. If white people were being discriminated that bad in their own country don't you think your beloved newspapers such as the Sun and The Daily Mail would have been highlighting the so called anti white element by now? You need to stop manufacturing faux outrage and get real.
David David spot on david! White people can never be the victim..
@David David I am not convinced that that white people are being greatly discriminated against in their own country as if you look around all the institutions there are at least 90 percent white. But if you have evidence of anti white discrimination please get in touch with the papers or better still take upon yourself to rectify this "blatant anti white" sentiment in the UK. Keep me posted of the progress regarding this noble cause you are fighting.😄
David David that is stupidity. They are benefiting of the exploitation of the natives and they’ve had enough rightly so. When people stand up you cry racism leave it out your knowledge is not deep enough
"reared its head once again..." When will you people acknowledge that racism never left. Racism is rife in UK society! It always has been. This is only getting attention as it's in football. What a joke! Makes me sick.
Glad to see Barnsy finally talking on the topic
Football matches are attended by normal British people... So if racism is rife there, we have to accept that is is rife in the rest of society
It has nothing to do with racism 2 sets of fans can't mix and enjoy. The game as one in Ireland. All the supporters. Sit together. With 80000 in the stadium. There is something. Seriously. Wrong when they declare war with each other
I agree calling someone a "black C**t" is deplorable, however when Trevor Sinclair racially abused a white police officer in the same manner I don't remember the same level of outrage.
michael smith it true 22000 thousand. Fans baying at James. McLean for What I tell you something. If James McLean. Was black we would. Have riots on the streets
@@seamusgallagher9872 James McClean is a fool for not wearing a poppy and deserves what he gets.
very good point
One of my greatest joys as a youngster was watching Mr Barnes play superb football in the 1980's and as a lower league player wished I could play as good as him, one of my saddest points was witnessing the racism he was subjected to. John Barnes is a Legend and not just for his football skills
I absolutely loved what he said about the average everyday person. It’s something I feel very strongly about. How symbolism at the top shouldn’t be taken too seriously and we shouldn’t get too excited about seeing Beyoncé and Obama and Denzel because these super talented fortunate people are the absolute exception. The real median life of the average black man or woman in society is very different and they deal with shit constantly
John is like really smart.... He really opened my eyes
Not really smart, as I doubt he knows what the word "disproportionate" even means.
@Pappy Tron "Of course he knows what it means" Not sure about that, 1:20 - 1:40 part of the video shows he doesn't. Percentages and disproportionality are crucial when it comes to media coverage of certain demographics and their criminal perception.
You seemed surprised why?
@@luaseast1251 Truth hurts eh?
@@wleon4068 No truth in this video, just a big sense of eternal victimhood.
I am Asian been applying for jobs in banking and have a masters and tons off Experience. I am Sikh and due to non english name cant get a look in. Have no choice but to do Uber till I start my own business with my brother. Why are 99% of Uber drivers not white/british. John Barnes summed up REAL racisim brilliantly. Silent racisim is huge.
Wow he actually managed to summarize whats wrong with our society with regards to discrimination in under 10 minutes.
Barnes is smart. Respect
Im a UEFA B qualified coach who was to by Brentford FC HR personal that i couldnt be even considered on shortlist because im BLACK its so rife i can go on about just my personal experiencies of racism. It really sucks seems we are still in the 17th Century !!
imagine if John Barnes was at PM questions think Boris would phone in sick 🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Well fuck me, who knew Barnesy knew so much stuff. Fair play. He's right too. These presenters were not ready for him challenging societal norms. Ha Haaa! Go on son!
The media has to be blamed. Look how Sadio Mane is being underrated by the media. But if he was not playing well, all the media would be on him. Do not blame the fans, blame the media.
Mane would get more respect if he didn't miss so many sitters!
@David David He has brought so much to the recent unprecedented in form of Liverpool. Yes, of course, he is being underrated because he is from Sub-Saharan Africa!
Well said John Barnes
Growing up in the 90's in England was an absolute nightmare so can't imagine what the 60's 70's & 80's was like, i will never forget it:-))
@David David irony is, it is you who appears the most triggered
@David David if you say so, snowflake
@David David if your a real Activist you need so more education to carry on as one, your right about one thing yes I am sensitive I was born in Feburary, anyway there's no levels of Racism it's all the same so don't justify them lunatics shouting at Raheem and stop making it about yourself how bout you put yourself in my position as for me if I was a white farmer I would never of chose Africa simply because of what the history books said:-))
PS: So more fool you baby!!
@TheActivistBook Listen the trolls have gotta eat 🍍🍋🍊🍔🥓🥩🍗🥪🌭🍕🥘🍳🍿🥣🌯🍼#stuffThemFools
@David David You live in la-la LAND my Dear friend:-))
PS: i bet if you was there you would of joined in the verbal onslaught....
Well said John Barnes for speaking up against racism.
Legend as a footballer... still LEGEND!!
You spoke out for many people who will never have the opportunity to speak on that platform and represented us...Not just people of different colours, religions, ethnicity. Well done John
John spoke a lot of sense then, and does so now.
The government could do a lot worse than asking him to head a team, to investigate and suggest ways to improve the situation which still persists to this day.
(Plus he was a kick ass footballer!)
Wow, I could not have articulated that any better. That was superb. The only disappointment being it only has 618 views when over coverage of the exact same topic had tens of thousands. It makes you think if they censor real progressive though like this on purpose.
618? You smoking something there?
Now this is what is called a logical fallacy, just because there are some racists among football fans, that means that society as a whole must be racist? give me a break! There isn't a single right which is afforded to white people that isn't afforded to any other minority group. Every community discriminates against other communities, it's an unfortunate fact in the way way our multicultural society has compartmentalized different cultures/races. and we're listening to millionaires who claim how much they've been discriminated against.....
Love John. I wonder what he thinks of the likes of Cardi B if at all.
Many black people I know are ashamed she's bringing their community down.
Personally, I don't think they should pay any attention to her....we've had plenty of whites over the years who could be looked at as similarly controversial....yet whites ignored them.
Well said and spot on John Barnes its the persective of an average black person on the streets should be changed racism is getting worse in London work places especially. I personally suffer it all the time as an Accountant i was told in my face i could be selected to work in certain companies because im black it HURTS that im being judged on the colour of my skin rather than my qualifications and skills!!!
Brilliant responses
He’s very articulate and well read
Like he gave the example of Piers Morgan, if Jeremy Clarkson was black would he have gotten another job any where else (mainstream media) after hitting the crew member?
Well done John.. He's a better spokesman than a football manager it seems. But it is interesting to note that black sports ppl are more vociferous when they are retired from the game. The point i'm making is blk sports ppl have and do go through racism in the game but stay quiet to protect their career. Thats why Ali was so great and Eniola Aluko should get massive props for standing up with so much to loose. The fight goes on.
I am the average black man in the street!!. And i totally agree with what John Barnes is saying to get to the root of the problem i would start educating the children in schools from a very young age. Because it's a family values and a culture divide. But if it is talked about and explain to children that (Racism) is wrong. Then it can help educate a whole new generation which will then filter through the generations to come. Listen it's not a over night process, but it's a process and untill we start to really get stuck in as a society to tackle this problem it will just continue to polute our world we live inn. We need to start dealing with the solution and stop focusing on the problem because we know sooooo much about that side of it already.
best ever interview, i cant believe how much he touched on
i am most impressed by what john barnes says about racism we all need to stick together to wipe out this evil, do you know that skin is only 2mm thick ? underneath, our muscles, heart liver etc is all the same colour , ps i am white
4:20 I hope people in America listens to this speech. Nobody in America talks about making changes within.
Somebody sent me this on whatsapp. I had tobcome on here and post a comment. I have a new respect for John Barnes, I always thought he was a coconut but you should never judge. So what he got kids with a white woman. This guy is speaking the truth, very intelligent and articulate 💯
This man is so damn well spoken he should be the voice of minorities everywhere (as a brown person).
I just came off the pierce Morgan hosted interview.
Him constantly interrupting the black interviewees he had on.
Gosh I can’t stand Morgan.
The commentaries from the matches with regards to this same player seems racist.. During the world cup in Russia..
As a young man I saw John Barnes came on the pitch for England in 86 World Cup in the 75th minute and played the most sizzling 15 mins of football ever. That was his only appearance in the tournament rite up there with Diego Maradona. Everyone in Jamaica knew it’s because he was black y he wasn’t a main feature. Can’t say if John spoke out about it then but i saw Defoe and Bent got treated unfairly in later years. Some pundits tried to skin Stealing alive in this years World Cup thanks to Ian Wright he stop them in there tracks. And They butchered Mario Balotellis Career at City so it’s not just the fans.. Good one Raheem for not taking it quietly you spoke for future players as well.👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
John Barnes - a real one.
Hello fellow students
Who’s here for citizenship but has watched it ages ago
John Barnes he was class with his feet and he's shown that what comes out of his mouth is class top man
Absolutely brilliant from John Barnes MBE. A well educated black man
John Barnes...Beautifully said !
John Barnes tells the truth about society and the racist start tearing their hair out 🤣 ahhh I love UA-cam 😂😆
Articulated his point very well. He should get into politics
why isn't John barnes featured more in the media, firstly as a football analyst and after seeing this interview a social commentator. John you were brilliant on the field and now off the field and because of racism you were never allowed to achieve your true potential as a footballer. You are in the category of the greats like Pele and Maradona.
There is one race, we're all human that happen to have different colour skin.
I don’t even watch football so i don’t even know who this John Barnes fellow is, but one thing for sure is he’s intelligent.
For someone who grew up in the early 1980s, I have so much respect for John Barnes. Racism was rife in Britain, JB went out every weekend to play football, and had bananas thrown at him, and the most awful chanting. Listen to this guy, his thoughts count.
This is exactly the point, the man himself was so horribly abused even by England fans during his career. Listen to this man, learn from him and get better.
The disparity in the headlines, wow - that is clearly driven by something.
Shouldnt the title of this video be "racism in society still not improved"....the guy just explained everything in 8 minutes and bbc is still stuck in its ways
Can we stop using the word " alleged" or "allegedly". We all know what was said.
I suspect this is because there is a police investigation, ie it is legalese.
The title of this video proves the BBC failed to grasp what John Barnes is saying about wider society
Nailed it Mr Barnes!! BBC keep your excuses you could if you wanted spend many hours expanding on john's perspective but you didnt. More discussion is the answer, 8mins of discussion barely scratches the surface. Be Better BBC!!
34 racists and counting.
Thank goodness for John Barnes and his brain and balls
The interviewer also claimed "Going back to the time where people threw banana's on the pitch". Yet last weekend a Tottenham Hotspur fan threw a banana on the pitch at Aubamyang. It is really sad how people still have such small minded views, and unfortunately it will persist as they will impart these views onto their children.
Yes, two cases in one week and showcased from one the one of the biggest exports from this country to the world. The EPL should make an example of this and have Chelsea and Spurs points docked at the end of season. Harsh, but the lesson will be learned.
So articulate & concise !!!Respect John
Well spoken John Barnes, proud of you..
very true.people need to look at a biger picture
Start of with banning papers like daily mail and sun
Great delivery by John Barnes!! Be kind to each other!! 👍👍👍
I absolutely loved what he said about the average everyday person. It’s something I feel very strongly about. How symbolism at the top shouldn’t be taken too seriously and we shouldn’t get too excited about seeing Beyoncé and Obama and Denzel because these super talented fortunate people are the absolute exception. The real median life of the average black man or woman in society is very different and they deal with shit constantly
Respect to John Barnes for this!, Thanks
Very well-expressed viewpoint Mr Barnes, don't know what to say, but got to say you expressed your view extremely poignantly.
CLASS ACT barnsey . some player too
I absolutely loved what he said about the average everyday person. It’s something I feel very strongly about. How symbolism at the top shouldn’t be taken too seriously and we shouldn’t get too excited about seeing Beyoncé and Obama and Denzel because these super talented fortunate people are the absolute exception. The real median life of the average black man or woman in society is very different and they deal with shit constantly
Talks so much sense.
It's the covert racism that is even worse than the overt form.
I absolutely loved what he said about the average everyday person. It’s something I feel very strongly about. How symbolism at the top shouldn’t be taken too seriously and we shouldn’t get too excited about seeing Beyoncé and Obama and Denzel because these super talented fortunate people are the absolute exception. The real median life of the average black man or woman in society is very different and they deal with shit constantly
don't understand the hate toward sterling
I am impressed, a legendary English footballer expounds the experience of minorities suffering prejudice in society in a very articulate, insightful and lucid way. Even civil rights leaders often faff around and fail to express the struggle of their fellow man so clearly. Barnes is gifted, and way beyond his talented twinkle toes.
Ever time you speak you make so much sense .
REAL TALK JOHNY BARNS SOO TRUE
John Barnes is spot on, intelligent man
Big up john Barnes facts all the way round ..historically our own history has been wiped out due to they not wanting to know our true self worth .. it’s beyond football
When you sit in front of a Screen - You are Downloading in ur Brain whats being uttered.
When you spend alone time - You are Generating your own View.
Television is a Mind Programming/Conditioning Machine.
TV Anchors have mic 24/7,Blacks,Muslims,etc,dont have mic to tell you their side story.
Pure sense this man is talking
Barnes is a legend. We won't fix this until we root it out of society altogether. Everything else is just tackling the symptoms and not the root cause.
John Barnes putting the argument on the right path and on a whole different level, I think many of us would like to listen to him for more than 8 minutes on this subject .
As black man I have realised long time ago that I am living in the country of my slaves masters. These people brought and sold us in the millions over a 400 year period, I am not expecting them to change in 50 years.
I always say to black people that don't like white countries that they can move somewhere else. Not being racist, I'm from England and I up and left myself, so.
John Barnes is highly intelligent and learned
John Barnes knows exactly what he's on about, Legend👊👌
oh that was just lovely, got me emotional a bit, amazing interview
Brilliantly spoken barnsey
John barnes was the perfect person to get on bbc for this what a legend
He was a big part of why I came to support Liverpool FC
YNWA John barnes
Great words from our legend John
Just watched this and hit home. Very well eloquently put by John Barnes. Everything he said is true and then some.
Good man John Barnes.
Well said Barnes #fuckracism
Mr. Barnes Thank you!!
John Barnes talks to elegantly, I agree with everything he said
Very well articulated Mr Barnes. His voice needs to be heard more on this topic.
John Barnes used to get it
Mr John Barnes you spoke so well.
Thank you John Barnes, you speak the truth.
Barnes is the man. Never walk alone. Arsenal til i die but big respect to this legend
john barnes thru all the racism he endured in his playing career i got the feeling he just soft soaped it and behaved like it did not matter having bannana thrown at you everytime he set foot on the pitch, i was disapointed he said next to nothing during his career
A leader right there ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿