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League Managers Association chief admits numbers don't add up with just five BAME bosses at 92 clubs

Football has 'an awful long way to go' before completely addressing the lack of black, Asian or minority ethnic bosses, according to League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan.

There are just five BAME managers in English football's top four divisions, with Bevan recognising the number is not enough.

Chris Hughton (Brighton), Nuno Espirito Santo (Wolves), Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Northampton), Keith Curle (Carlisle) and Jack Lester (Chesterfield) are the only BAME managers in the top 92 clubs.

Chris Hughton is among five BAME managers in English football's top four divisions
Chris Hughton is among five BAME managers in English football's top four divisions

The LMA has seen increased BAME attendance in its Diploma in Football Management but Bevan insisted there is more to do to improve the numbers in the professional game.