Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: 'Racism in football has never held me back'

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has insisted that he has never been racially discriminated against throughout his football career.

The Dutchman enjoyed a long and distinguished playing career with the likes of Chelsea, Leeds United and Middlesbrough, before turning his hand to management.

Having been given a chance to succeed at Burton Albion, Hasselbaink's impressive work at the Pirelli Stadium earned him a step up to the Championship where he has recently taken charge of Queens Park Rangers.

Speaking to BBC Sport about the issue of racism in sport, the 43-year-old said: "I hate that phrase - 'ethnic minority'. Yes I'm a black manager but I go with the flow. If I want a job, I'll apply for it and believe I'm good enough to take that club forward.

"Have I been personally discriminated against? Not that I know or think of. Yes I've applied for jobs and failed at the interview stage but I've had my chance at Burton and now I have my chance at QPR."

Hasselbaink's first game in charge of QPR will come at home against Burnley on Saturday afternoon.