October 2011

‘An Audience with Zesh Rehman’
Zesh Rehman will be telling stories of his career to date when the Zesh Rehman...
28th October 2011
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PFA statement regarding two high-profile incidents of alleged racist abuse
The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) has released a statement...
27th October 2011
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LondonEnglandFans to debate racism in football
LondonEnglandFans is hosting a panel discussion focusing on racism in football...
27th October 2011
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Earl Barrett appears on npower Football League Podcast
Former Oldham Athletic and Aston Villa defender Earl Barrett has joined Mark...
27th October 2011
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“I should’ve reported it” Jason urges players to speak out
Kick It Out ambassador, Jason Roberts, has spoken out amidst two high-profile...
27th October 2011
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Kick It Out Chair on Boulton & Co show
Kick It Out Chair, Lord Herman Ouseley, appeared on Sky News’ Boulton & Co...
26th October 2011
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Wycombe Wanderers sign Government ‘Charter for Action’
Wycombe Wanderers has become the first football club to sign the Government...
26th October 2011
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Kick It Out statement regarding two high-profile incidents of alleged racist abuse
Kick It Out has released a statement regarding two high-profile incidents of...
25th October 2011
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Liverpool legend supports weeks of action disability event
Liverpool legend Alan Kennedy sported a blindfold to help promote the One Game,...
25th October 2011
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Article from the Independent assesses diversity factor of London 2012
Ian Burrell, media columnist for The Independent newspaper, looks into how next...
24th October 2011
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Hugh Robertson backs One Game, One Community weeks of action
Hugh Robertson, Minister for Sport and the Olympics, has pledged his support to...
21st October 2011
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CARE Partnership celebrates weeks of action
Charlton Athletic and Greenwich Council, through their joint CARE Partnership...
21st October 2011
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Bantams celebrating long history of black footballers at free event
Bradford City will be celebrating over a century of black footballers prior to...
19th October 2011
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Watford FC awarded Intermediate Level of Equality Standard
Watford has become the first club to be awarded the Intermediate Level of the...
19th October 2011
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Ex-Villains Paul and Earl celebrate weeks of action with Home Office event in Solihull
Kick It Out's One Game One Community weeks of action comes to the west...
18th October 2011
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Highpoint prison joins forces with Kick It Out for weeks of action
Highpoint Prison made its contribution to football’s largest community...
18th October 2011
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One Game, One Community weeks of action 2011 off to bumper start
A mass of activity took place around the grounds of the top four divisions of...
17th October 2011
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The FA investigating Suarez/Evra incident
The FA is investigating a claim of racist abuse which allegedly occurred during...
17th October 2011
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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