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English Football League approves 'Rooney Rule' for club academy jobs

English Football League clubs approve proposals to introduce a 'Rooney Rule' for academy jobs in a bid to increase the number of black and ethnic minority coaches.

The English Football League has introduced rules to ensure that black and ethnic minority candidates have a better chance of securing coaching and managerial roles within English football.

Known colloquially as the 'Rooney Rule', League clubs must now include at least one suitably qualified BME candidate on the interview shortlist for academy jobs if such an application is received.

The new rule will remain voluntary for next season at least, but 10 clubs, including Championship sides Birmingham City, Fulham, Huddersfield Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers, have already agreed to pilot the scheme by implementing it immediately.

Departing EFL chairman Greg Clarke cited the NFL's Rooney Rule as an inspiration behind the plans.

"It is absolutely essential that EFL clubs continue to reflect the communities in which they are based," he said.

"It is clear to us that we currently have an under-representation of BME managers and coaches at club level and it is therefore the right time to take proportionate action to ensure the best talent, from all backgrounds, is given a fair opportunity to enter and progress through the system.

"I believe this is an important moment for sport in this country and I'm very proud that it is our clubs that are leading the way. They have done the right thing and deserve considerable credit."

The Rooney Rule requires NFL teams to interview at least one black or ethnic minority candidate for head coaching and senior football operation opportunities that become available.

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