July 2015

Cardiff City appoint Michael Johnson as Under-21 coach
Former Birmingham City and Derby County defender Michael Johnson is to join...
31st July 2015
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Gillingham FC and chairman Paul Scally fined
Gillingham chairman Paul Scally has been fined £75,000 and ordered to attend an...
31st July 2015
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Isra Gabal - 'One giant leap for women’s football, one small step for society'
In the first of a series of exclusive articles written by the 'Fans For...
31st July 2015
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England Women to play first home game since World Cup in Bristol
England Women’s first home fixture since their historic World Cup performance...
30th July 2015
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Middlesbrough fan given three year banning order for racist gestures
A Middlesbrough fan has been found guilty of making racist gestures at three...
30th July 2015
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Andre Wisdom: Norwich sign Liverpool defender on loan
Liverpool defender Andre Wisdom has joined Norwich on a season-long loan.
The...
30th July 2015
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Women's Super League targets league expansion
The Women's Super League could be expanded to 24 teams in the future, according...
29th July 2015
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Paul Williams announced in England set-up
The Football Association (FA) has announced Paul Williams as one of four interim...
29th July 2015
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Atletico Madrid and Southall FC form partnership
A non-league west London football club that attracts average home crowds of 50...
29th July 2015
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Arizona Cardinals appoint NFL's first woman coach
Jen Welter has become the first woman coach in the NFL after being appointed by...
28th July 2015
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Exeter City community tournament attracts players from across globe
Exeter City Football Club once again celebrated diversity in the local community...
27th July 2015
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Wrexham to install viewing platform for wheelchair users
Wrexham Football Club Disabled Supporters Association (DSA) has announced that...
24th July 2015
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Homeless FA launch new kit for Team England 2015
The Homeless FA today unveiled the new match day kit for Team England 2015 with...
24th July 2015
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Kirk Broadfoot handed 10-match ban
Rotherham United defender Kirk Broadfoot has been handed a 10-match ban by The...
24th July 2015
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Yaya Toure says football is blighted by ''really shocking'' levels of racism
Yaya Toure admits the levels of racism in football are "really...
24th July 2015
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Croatia deducted one European Qualifiers point
The Croatian Football Federation has received a point deduction for the European...
23rd July 2015
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Exeter City to hold international community tournament
League Two club Exeter City will once again celebrate diversity in the local...
23rd July 2015
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Emmanuel Frimpong says Russian FA 'beyond a joke'
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong called the Russian Football Union...
23rd July 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