July 2013

Mark McCammon wins case against Gillingham FC
A black footballer's dismissal by his club was unfair racial victimisation, a...
30th July 2013
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New play exploring homosexuality in football opens next week
A play exploring the love affair between a male escort and a Premier League...
17th July 2013
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Vincent Pericard calls on Guidance Group members to be the ‘heroes of tomorrow’
Vincent Pericard marked the opening of Kick It Out’s Guidance Groups at...
17th July 2013
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Papiss Cisse misses Newcastle's Portugal trip over Wonga row
Papiss Cisse will miss Newcastle's pre-season training camp to Portugal - as the...
17th July 2013
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‘Raring to go’; Tim all set for bike challenge for Kick It Out
Tim Bell will embark on his gruelling fundraising bike ride for Kick It Out on...
12th July 2013
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Mark McCammon cites ‘great advice’ from Kick It Out as Facebook abuser bailed
Mark McCammon has spoken out in praise of Kick It Out’s assistance in the...
12th July 2013
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Non league footballer jailed for anti-Muslim Twitter posts
Shaun Tuck has been jailed for 12 weeks for encouraging people to ‘bomb and...
10th July 2013
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Man arrested after sending racist message to Mark McCammon
A man has been arrested after sending a racist and threatening message on...
9th July 2013
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The Reds set to give backing to Liverpool Pride March
Liverpool FC are supporting Liverpool pride this year with members of staff and...
9th July 2013
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Andy Ambler confirmed as keynote speaker at ‘Embrace Diversity’ event
Millwall FC CEO Andy Ambler will deliver a keynote speech at the ‘Embrace...
9th July 2013
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CONCACAF unveils Embrace Diversity anti-discrimination campaign
A new initiative to promote integration and social awareness was unveiled by...
8th July 2013
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Twitter user ordered to pay former Cobblers players £500 for racist abuse
A racist Twitter user who abused former Northampton Town players Adebayo...
5th July 2013
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Race for Football National Roadshow comes to London
The Race for Football National Roadshow 2013 will host its third session on...
4th July 2013
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Local MPs to raise funds for White Ribbon before historical encounter
An official MPs XI and staff from a local primary school in Halifax will take...
4th July 2013
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Research participants required on grassroots football affiliation
The Football Association is looking for individuals to take part in research...
4th July 2013
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FREE seminar on the London Olympics and its legacy
Moore Development Consultancy, in conjunction with the Runnymede Trust and the...
4th July 2013
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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