January 2015

'Season of Action' continues with four games this weekend
Three Premier League matches and a League Two clash will increase the total...
31st January 2015
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Robert Huth punished by FA for social media posts
Stoke City defender Robert Huth has been banned for two games and fined £15,000...
30th January 2015
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Raise Your Game returns for 2015
Kick It Out, football’s equality and inclusion organisation, is pleased to...
30th January 2015
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Tonbridge Angels hosting 'Season of Action' fixture
Tonbridge Angels FC’s Ryman Premier League match against East Thurrock United...
29th January 2015
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Wilson strikes up interest at ‘Next 20’ visit
AFC Bournemouth hotshot Callum Wilson helped year eight and nine schoolchildren...
28th January 2015
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George Borg suspended from all football activity
Burnham Ramblers coach George Borg has been suspended by The FA from all...
28th January 2015
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Football Association release Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination Action Plan update
By Dev Trehan
Football Association (FA) director Heather Rabbatts says...
28th January 2015
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'Fans for Diversity' aiming to increase Asian presence in matchday crowds
Neil Ashton has written the following article for the Daily Mail about Asian...
28th January 2015
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Sidelined to Sidelines returns for 2015
The Zesh Rehman Foundation (ZRF) will be hosting its ‘Sidelined to...
26th January 2015
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Reading sign 'Next 20' Ambassador on loan
Reading have signed Chelsea midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah on loan until the end...
23rd January 2015
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Women in Football to celebrate LGBT History Month
Women in Football (WiF) will be celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and...
22nd January 2015
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Olympic cities must make commitment to 'non-discrimination' - IOC
The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said any country...
22nd January 2015
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Jason returns to former school to give pupils the Lowe-down as one of the 'Next 20'
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Jason Lowe returned to his former primary school on...
21st January 2015
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First woman referee officiates in men's league match in Egypt
Sarah Samir has become Egypt’s first woman to referee in an official men’s...
21st January 2015
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Monday night lights for 'Next 20' clash
Tonight’s Premier League fixture at Goodison Park between Everton and West...
19th January 2015
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Brendon Batson on fighting racism in football
West Bromwich Albion legend and Kick It Out ambassador Brendon Batson warned...
19th January 2015
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Kick It Out visit Impington College
Kick It Out visited with Impington Village College in Cambridge to deliver an...
19th January 2015
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Level Playing Field appoints Steph Gadd as Chief Executive
Level Playing Field has announced the appointment of Stephanie Gadd as Chief...
16th January 2015
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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