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# John Barnes

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Institutionalised racism still a major problem, says John Barnes
Liverpool legend calls for people to take individual and collective responsibility to combat racism.
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Jun 7th 2020, 4:35 PM
'Let him give up football' - Barnes criticises Sancho's racism comments
The former Liverpool star addressed comments made by Sancho regarding a recent spate of racism.
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Sep 4th 2019, 10:43 AM
‘Liverpool don’t need £100m signings’, says Barnes
John Barnes believes Jurgen Klopp boasts a strong enough starting XI to make further depth the only transfer requirement at Anfield.
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Jun 28th 2019, 9:00 PM
Ex-Liverpool star John Barnes slept outside train station with homeless on journey to Champions League final
The 55-year-old former winger was disrupted by a flight cancellation.
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Jun 1st 2019, 6:43 PM
'Every single week at football matches you have black football players being racially abused, so why is this any different?'
John Barnes has hit out at the hypocrisy over the Montenegro racism coverage.
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Mar 27th 2019, 2:00 PM
Liverpool legend Barnes weighs in on Sterling racism debate and points finger at the media
The PFA have also backed the Manchester City and England star after he was verbally abused at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
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Dec 10th 2018, 2:19 PM
Liverpool are the most feared side in Europe, claims club legend Barnes
The former Liverpool midfielder believes last season’s beaten finalists will have another long Champions League campaign.
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Aug 31st 2018, 8:28 PM
Liverpool legend John Barnes receives support after accusations of homophobia
The 54-year-old is best known for helping the Reds to two league titles.
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Jan 23rd 2018, 11:50 PM
"I support Remain" - former footballer John Barnes hits back at claims he's in the Leave camp
Barnes got in touch from South Africa to refute claims made by the Justice Secretary.
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Jun 22nd 2016, 10:19 AM
Barnes expects Liverpool to hold on to Benteke
Christian Benteke has struggled to make his mark at Anfield, but John Barnes says Liverpool should hold onto him for next season and beyond.
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Mar 23rd 2016, 7:59 AM
Two former Liverpool stars have teamed up to perform a hip-hop classic
‘Hotel, motel… Holiday Inn!’
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Apr 15th 2015, 3:23 PM
Out of work for six years, a Liverpool legend claims he can't get a job because he's black
John Barnes believes his chances of getting back into management have been harmed by the colour of his skin.
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Mar 30th 2015, 9:59 AM
'Raheem Sterling is not ready for big-money move' - John Barnes
The England international is yet to agree to a new deal with the Reds and has been linked with the likes of Real Madrid.
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Mar 25th 2015, 2:33 PM
Cav on Lance, pics in SuperValu and the GIF King: the week’s best sportswriting
Check this lot out.
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Nov 10th 2013, 7:30 AM
VIDEO: John Barnes makes his long-awaited rapping return*
*And by long-awaited, we mean cringeworthy.
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Aug 19th 2013, 2:06 PM
Two Directions: Footballers who thought they were musicians
Just because you’re good at hitting the target, doesn’t mean you can hit all the right notes.
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Aug 5th 2013, 10:00 AM
It's 25 years today since the 'Anfield Rap' was released
Featuring John Aldridge and co in all their musical glory.
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May 14th 2013, 2:37 PM
'He has to suffer the consequences of his actions' - John Barnes on Suarez
The former Liverpool midfielder feels the Uruguayan may struggle to find another top-level club if he was moved on.
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Apr 22nd 2013, 10:26 AM
Roy Keane shells out for 1966 World Cup programme, signed by Bobby Moore
And he wore a corduroy jacket to a celebrity quiz in Manchester last night.
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Mar 1st 2013, 4:40 PM
Barnes: Racism is society's problem, not football's
The former Liverpool player player says recent issues are merely a reflection of British society and not confined to sport.
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Nov 14th 2012, 8:55 PM
Liverpool icon Barnes says Hillsborough report ends lie
“I am happy… the truth has come out,” the former Kop favourite said of the ground-breaking report.
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Sep 21st 2012, 9:37 AM
No Irish need apply: Man Booker long list revealed
As usual, the talk is more about who’s not in rather than who is.
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Jul 25th 2012, 4:21 PM
The Sunday Papers: some our favourite sports writing from the past week
Penn State, racism on the pitch and pro-IRA chanting on the terraces. It’s been a heavy week.
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Nov 20th 2011, 9:00 AM