February 2015

Capital One Cup final tickets to carry Kick It Out app instructions
Tickets for this Sunday’s (1 March) Capital One Cup final between Chelsea and...
27th February 2015
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Wes Foderingham stops by Drove Primary School for 'Next 20' workshop
Swindon Town goalkeeper Wes Foderingham visited Drove Primary School in Swindon...
27th February 2015
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Police identify Chelsea fans involved in racist chanting in London
Detectives investigating racist chanting by Chelsea fans at St Pancras station...
26th February 2015
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UEFA punishes Steaua Bucharest racism with stadium ban
Steaua Bucharest have been told by UEFA to play their next two home European...
26th February 2015
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Nathan Blake joins Newport County board
Former Wales striker Nathan Blake has been appointed to the board of his...
25th February 2015
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Kick It Out speaks to Martin Weiler
Ahead of our Raise Your Game conference on 28 April, Kick It Out has asked...
24th February 2015
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West Ham fans reported to FA by Kevin Kilbane for mocking the disabled in chant about Harry Kane
West Ham fans have become embroiled in fresh chanting allegations after Kevin...
24th February 2015
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Kick It Out helps launch Shapla Football Club with Asian participation event in Bradford
Kick It Out, in conjunction with West Riding County Football Association and...
24th February 2015
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Brighton & Hove Albion release statement following arrest for racist language
Brighton & Hove Albion have released a statement following arrests made at...
23rd February 2015
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Lord Herman Ouseley - 'Football needs to take responsibility'
Lord Herman Ouseley, chair of Kick It Out, has issued a statement focusing on...
23rd February 2015
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Antisemitic chanting before West Ham match probed
Video footage has emerged of a group of men, thought to be West Ham fans,...
23rd February 2015
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Black Collective Of Media In Sport launch guide addressing diversity in sports media
The first guide designed to address the lack of diversity in the sports media...
20th February 2015
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José Mourinho ‘ashamed’ of Chelsea fans involved in Paris Métro incident
Chelsea have issued an apology to the black man who was racially abused by club...
20th February 2015
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Kendal Town commercial manager resigns over alleged racist comments
Kendal Town's commercial manager Graham O'Callaghan resigned last night over an...
20th February 2015
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Kick It Out to help launch Shapla Football Club
Kick It Out will help launch Shapla Football Club in Bradford by running a...
19th February 2015
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Lord Ouseley comments after incident involving Chelsea supporters in Paris
Lord Herman Ouseley, chair of Kick It Out, has commented following footage that...
18th February 2015
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Arrigo Sacchi says there are 'too many black players' in Italian youth teams
Iconic former Italy manager Arrigo Sacchi has caused a racism storm by claiming...
17th February 2015
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Punjabi Wolves Supporters set-up ‘Football Unites’ initiative
Punjabi Wolves Supporters will launch the first in a series of events aiming to...
16th February 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