frosinone after a playing career that spanned more than two decades, former premier league striker gifton noel management. speaking to bbc sport as part of the recent black history month, noel—williams believes his race and identity, particularly his dreadlocks and gold tooth... have seen him overlooked for coaching roles. while it remains his dream to manage in the top division, he is unwilling compromise i love my hair and i'll never, ever cut it. i want to be a manager in the premier league, but i've come to realise that i have to go about it the hard way. my hair has so many meanings to me. my uncle passed away, and he was a real rasta, you know? he was a real roots man. he was a real positive, good vibes, never negative. when he was dying from cancer. his hair fell out. so that's when i started wearing my hair. it's kind of dedication to him, after that became my thing, you know? and it's kind of put me closer to earth. it took me many, many years to get it after look after it a certain way. so it takes care. there's the other side of it, of what it stands for and just peace. and i've sai