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Alex Williams, the first black goalkeeper in English football's top flight
4th November 2020 • Black Voices In Conversation • ITV News
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In 1980, at the age of 19, Alex Williams became the first black goalkeeper in the top flight of English football when he pulled on the No 1 shirt for Manchester City.

Alex spoke to ITV Granada's Jahmal Williams-Thomas about racism he faced from the stands and about his work for Manchester City's community programme, inspiring young people through sport.

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