February 2016

Fans For Diversity rounds off LGBT History Month with 5-a-side tournament at the Arsenal Hub
Over 100 people were in attendance as the Fans For Diversity (FFD) campaign...
29th February 2016
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Worcester City defender Wayne Thomas calls for tougher penalties against racism after alleged incident
Worcester City's Wayne Thomas has urged football chiefs to introduce stronger...
29th February 2016
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Rangers Wes Foderingham leads the way for 'Next 20' ambassadors with another clean sheet
Kick It Out’s ‘Next 20’ initiative involves 20 young players who represent...
29th February 2016
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Kilmarnock’s Josh Magennis makes racism allegation after Hearts game
A Kilmarnock player has made a complaint to police about alleged abuse from the...
29th February 2016
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Hertfordshire FA join forces with Police and local clubs to tackle homophobia
As part of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month, the...
29th February 2016
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Scunthorpe players support Kick It Out at St. Lawrence Academy ahead of Saturday’s dedicated game
Four players from Scunthorpe United Football Club were in attendance for a...
26th February 2016
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Nottingham Trent University students discuss discrimination at Kick It Out workshop
Kick It Out visited Nottingham Trent University on Monday 22 February to speak...
26th February 2016
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Bangla Bantams and Shapla FC to celebrate one-year anniversary with awards ceremony
Shapla Football Club and the Bangla Bantams – a Bradford City supporters group...
25th February 2016
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Stewards wanted for Stand up to Racism demonstration
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) is supporting next month’s Stand up to Racism...
25th February 2016
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Just A Ball Game? announce AFC Bournemouth photographer Sophie Cook as first Trans patron
Anti-discrimination organisation Just A Ball Game? (JBG?) has announced the...
24th February 2016
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Chelsea announces formation of its first LGBT fan group
Chelsea Football Club has announced the formation of its first LGBT fan group...
24th February 2016
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Celtic fans arrested for sectarian chanting during Scottish Cup tie
Five football supporters were arrested by police investigating sectarian...
23rd February 2016
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New arrest over racist behaviour claim in Carlisle-Everton FA Cup tie
A second arrest has been made after further reports of racist behaviour during...
23rd February 2016
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Manish Bhasin to host Kick It Out's 2016 Raise Your Game conference
Kick It Out is delighted to confirm that Manish Bhasin will host the...
22nd February 2016
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Romelu Lukaku on target again on a quiet weekend for 'Next 20' ambassadors
Kick It Out’s ‘Next 20’ initiative involves 20 young players who represent...
22nd February 2016
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Man arrested for racially aggravated public order offence at Reading-West Brom game
A man has been arrested for a racially aggravated public order offence during...
22nd February 2016
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Silvio Berlusconi makes racist remark about Mario Balotelli
AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi has claimed his team's black striker Mario...
22nd February 2016
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Kick It Out fundraising evening raises awareness for Education Programme
Kick It Out hosted a successful fundraising and awareness evening at Stamford...
19th February 2016
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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

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