Why does it matter what colour a footballer is in relation to a role model? Is that not racist if you ignore role models of other races and only look for your own to lead the way.
Brain Lara is a role model for many fans of cricket did that stop white English ex pata from going to watch him play?
I'm not sure sikhs would liked to be grouped with Muslims either as the title of this thread appears to do so. No offence to the OP.
It's all down to money we have hardely any new young fans of any race coming to watch its too much money for week in and out support and we are also a boring team who does nothing.