March 2015

Chelsea Ladies manager Emma Hayes wants 'Rooney Rule'
British football needs a system similar to the 'Rooney Rule' to help female...
19th March 2015
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'Next 20' star Jack Butland leads the way at anti-discrimination workshop
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland took part in his first event as one of Kick...
18th March 2015
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Kick It Out statement on Garath McCleary incident
Kick It Out, football’s equality and inclusion organisation, has issued a...
17th March 2015
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#RYG 2015 mentors announced
Kick It Out is delighted to announce the mentors who will be providing...
17th March 2015
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Arrest for alleged abuse of Reading player Garath McCleary at FA Cup replay
A man has been arrested for the alleged racial abuse of Reading winger Garath...
17th March 2015
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Teenager arrested over racist tweet aimed at Danny Welbeck
A 15-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of sending a racist tweet directed...
16th March 2015
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Jordan Nobbs named vice-captain of England Women's team
‘Next 20’ ambassador Jordan Nobbs has been named vice-captain of the England...
16th March 2015
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Villas-Boas slams Torpedo Moscow fans over racist abuse
Zenit St. Petersburg coach Andre Villas-Boas branded Torpedo Moscow fans a...
16th March 2015
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Rangers director Chris Graham resigns over Mohammed tweet
A Rangers director has resigned amid controversy over a tweet which showed a...
13th March 2015
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Jim Cadman: Time to recognise pioneers through Celebration Statue
During a time when racism was rife within football, West Bromwich Albion trio...
13th March 2015
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Men summonsed over Chelsea Paris Metro incident
Five men have been ordered to appear before magistrates over incidents on the...
11th March 2015
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Police made aware of racist tweet about Danny Welbeck
Greater Manchester Police say they are aware of a racially abusive tweet about...
11th March 2015
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Kick It Out and LCC host student art exhibition
Kick It Out and the London College of Communication (LCC) hosted a special event...
10th March 2015
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Wembley Stadium to host FA Women's Cup Final
The FA Women’s Cup Final will be staged at Wembley Stadium for the first time...
10th March 2015
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Eto'o honoured for anti-racism stand
On Monday, the four-time African player of the year Samuel Eto'o was honored for...
10th March 2015
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Christian football team axed over racist chanting claim
A Christian football club has folded after players allegedly sang Chelsea...
9th March 2015
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Racially abused players need to keep control - Russian FA official
A Russian football association official says it is right to punish players who...
9th March 2015
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British soldiers ‘shouted sexist abuse’ at England Women against Australia
The Football Association said it was willing to investigate after a victory for...
9th March 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