September 2012

Fans consultation kicks off in October
Kick It Out will gauge the thoughts of fans across the country in a nationwide...
28th September 2012
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John Terry banned and fined following guilty verdict
Chelsea captain John Terry has been banned for four matches and fined £220,000...
27th September 2012
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Police probe into alleged racist abuse of Shrewbury pair
Shrewsbury Town have revealed the police and Football Association are to...
26th September 2012
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Curzon Ashton honour Arthur Wharton
Curzon Ashton have honoured the world's first black professional footballer...
24th September 2012
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'Sport in the Dock' during free debate
Professor Ben Carrington of the University of Texas is leading a free debate on...
21st September 2012
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Tottenham trio on receiving end of alleged racist abuse
Three of Tottenham Hotspur's black players were allegedly subjected to racist...
21st September 2012
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Pompey and SSF join forces for Eko Football Festival
League One side Portsmouth are teaming up with the Sodje Sports Foundation (SSF)...
20th September 2012
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Celebrity charity match raising funds for SRtRC
Blue Square Bet South side Bromley are hosting a celebrity charity match set...
20th September 2012
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GUBA Awards holding exclusive launch for third year
The Ghana UK Based Achievement (GUBA) Awards, which celebrates excellence and...
20th September 2012
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Brian Woolnough passes away
Brian Woolnough, the chief sports writer of the Daily Star, has died after a...
18th September 2012
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RFL announces new stadium audit initiative
The Rugby Football League (RFL) has announced a groundbreaking new initiative...
14th September 2012
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Free Holocaust Memorial Day 2013 workshops
The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust will be holding free workshops across the UK...
13th September 2012
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Exeter City striker Bauza confirmed as One Game, One Community ambassador
Exeter City have announced Guillem Bauza as the club's official One Game,...
13th September 2012
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London FA on lookout for Young Leaders Council members
The London FA is setting up a Young Leaders Council to create a voice for young...
13th September 2012
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Hillsborough families ready for independent panel findings
The families of the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster will today discover...
12th September 2012
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New Professional Player Consultant role announced
Kick It Out, in conjunction with the Professional Footballers' Association...
4th September 2012
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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