November 2010

Frank Clark discusses issue of homophobia in football
Frank Clark, Vice Chair of the League Managers Association, has spoken to an...
15th November 2010
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FOCUS bring kids together from across borough
Focus On Communities Using Sport (FOCUS), a multi-agency project based in Poole,...
11th November 2010
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Surrey County FA and Kingston Police host Disability Football Awareness Day
Promoting and celebrating disability sport within Surrey and south-west London,...
11th November 2010
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Bayern Munich star encourages gay colleagues to come out
Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez has urged gay colleagues to come...
11th November 2010
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Lancashire Midnight League adopts Kick It Out theme
Showing their support for the weeks of action, Lancashire FA teamed up with...
10th November 2010
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Port Vale could face FA fine over racial abuse
Port Vale could be hit by an FA fine after some of their fans were accused of...
10th November 2010
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Balotelli suffers racist abuse during Italy friendly
Italy striker Mario Balotelli has admitted he is growing weary of hearing racist...
10th November 2010
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Celtic may ban fans responsible for anti-poppy banner
Celtic Football Club may ban the fans who unveiled an anti-poppy banner in their...
10th November 2010
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Croatian football president condemned for homophobic slur
Croatian gay and lesbian associations have condemned Croatian Football...
8th November 2010
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Reading FC star goes behind bars
Reading FC's Jobi McAnuff made the day for lads at Reading Prison yesterday as...
3rd November 2010
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Join Jason Roberts for charity dinner
Blackburn Rovers striker and Kick It Out ambassador Jason Roberts is hosting a...
3rd November 2010
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Football Association seeking tutors
The FA is on the lookout for additional tutors to deliver Learning Equality,...
2nd November 2010
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Celtic midfielder Ki suffers racial abuse
Football fans have been caught up in a race storm after "woofing" and chanting...
2nd November 2010
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"We have a responsibility as players to give something back and I’m really thankful to be part of this organisation because we can do a lot of good."
Jack Butland, 'Next 20' Ambassador

“A big part of my involvement with Kick It Out stems from my strong admiration for the organisation’s commitment to fairness and equality.”
Clive Tyldesley, football commentator

“It was Kick It Out that convinced the people in football that change was possible.”
Greg Dyke, former FA chairman

“I wanted to thank the campaigners at Kick It Out for their work. I know first-hand how Kick It Out can help.”
Yaya Toure, Manchester City midfielder

“It is important for me in my role as a Kick It Out ‘Next 20’ ambassador to teach young people how to handle discrimination and treat people with respect.”
Romelu Lukaku, 'Next 20' Ambassador

“It is a massive honour for me to be an ambassador for such a great organisation. I think they do great work on and off the field.”
Toni Duggan, 'Next 20' Ambassador

"It really helped me to see that other professional sports people were acknowledging their sexuality. I read about John Amaechi, Gareth Thomas and Tom Daley. They weren't footballers but the fact that they went public gave me the feeling that I was not alone."
Thomas Hitzlsperger, former Aston Villa midfielder

"There was no conflict between religion and the fact that I wanted to play football. I was brought up correctly and in the right way and my parents are very proud of the fact that I am a professional footballer."
Sadio Mané, Liverpool winger

“I think it’s important to share success stories and realise that there are women operating in the game. If it’s something you want to do, you can do it.”
Ffion Eade, Hampshire FA referee

"I've had loads of negative comments from men, especially growing up. It's just boring and old. Times have changed, and they continue to change. Women play football, and they're good at it, and have been for a number of years.”
Kelly Smith, England Women's record goalscorer

"Despite the progress, stereotypes still exist in football and until that is broken down it will be extremely difficult for a woman to manage a top level men's team."
Rachel Yankey, former Arsenal Ladies forward

"There’s no hiding that there is sexism in sport. We have a lack of women right across all levels of management, playing and coaching. It shows the closed nature of sport in general and this includes the media. It’s an indictment of sport as a whole."
Rimla Akhtar, Kick It Out trustee and Chair of the Muslim Women’s Sports Foundation

“I’m proud to be a supporter of Kick It Out and particularly the work they are doing to combat antisemitism within football.”
Joe Jacobson, Wycombe Wanderers midfielder

"With Kick It Out leading the way football is standing up and fighting against those who preach hatred and intolerance and we at Chelsea are proud to support their work."
Bruce Buck, Chelsea Football Club Chairman