October 2012

'Just a Ball Game?' hosts FARE event in Manchester
'Just a Ball Game?' (JBG?) and Blue Square Bet Premier club Hyde joined forces...
31st October 2012
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St Agnes AFC display backing for Kick It Out
St Agnes AFC, an amateur club in Cornwall, set up an interactive poster to...
31st October 2012
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Sadiq Khan MP visits the Zesh Rehman Foundation
Sadiq Khan MP, the Shadow Lord Secretary and Shadow Secretary of State for...
31st October 2012
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Sporting history brought to life in film
The story of Britain’s first black professional footballer is to be brought to...
26th October 2012
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Legendary boxing trainer dies aged 68
Emanuel Steward, who trained legendary fighters Thomas Hearns, Lennox Lewis and...
26th October 2012
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City Sikhs Network celebrate British Asian sporting success
A number of leading British Asian figures from the world of sport led a debate...
25th October 2012
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Hope Powell shortlisted for FIFA coach of the year in women's football
Hope Powell, coach of the England and Team GB Olympic women's teams, has been...
25th October 2012
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PFA calls for English version of “Rooney Rule”
The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) used a debate at De Montfort...
24th October 2012
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FA launches five-year plan to promote women's football
The Football Association has launched a five-year plan aimed at making women's...
24th October 2012
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Ferdinand brothers issue joint statement
Rio and Anton Ferdinand have released the following joint statement. "It...
24th October 2012
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The PFA issues six-point action plan
The Professional Footballers' Association has issued a six-point action plan to...
24th October 2012
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German Chancellor opens Roma Holocaust memorial in Berlin
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has opened a memorial in Berlin to Roma (Gypsy)...
24th October 2012
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One Game, One Community weeks of action 2012 up and running
Kick It Out’s One Game, One Community weeks of action 2012 is up and...
23rd October 2012
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Police probe Sunderland-Newcastle racism claim
Police are investigating claims of racist abuse against a Newcastle United...
22nd October 2012
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England women's match against France to be screened by BBC
England women's friendly against France in Paris today (20 October) will be...
20th October 2012
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Arrest over racist Facebook post about Toon striker
A man has been arrested after a racist comment was posted on Facebook about...
20th October 2012
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A statement from Millwall chairman John Berylson
A statement from Millwall chairman John Berylson issued yesterday (18...
20th October 2012
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Portsmouth youngsters savour ‘life-changing’ trip
Portsmouth academy manager Andy Awford believes his club's youngsters have...
19th October 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

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