August 2016

Kick It Out recruiting a Southern-based Professional Clubs Regional Officer
Position: Professional Clubs Regional Officer...
31st August 2016
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Stepney FC help launch the Leyton Orient Fans For Diversity Hub
Players and parents from Stepney FC, a community based club in Tower Hamlets,...
31st August 2016
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Kick It Out and Fans For Diversity to celebrate Non League Day
Kick It Out will partner with Non League Day for the fifth consecutive year on...
26th August 2016
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Orient to interact with local community through Fans For Diversity hub
League Two club Leyton Orient have partnered with the Fans For Diversity...
26th August 2016
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A.S.P.I.R.E duo test journalism skills at Craven Cottage
A.S.P.I.R.E ambassadors Peter Harding and Mahdi Khoshkoo visited Craven Cottage,...
25th August 2016
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Richard Chaplow banned for verbally abusing Robbie Rogers
Former Premier League player Richard Chaplow has been suspended for two matches...
25th August 2016
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York City goalkeeper suspended for racial abuse
York City goalkeeper Scott Flinders has been banned for five matches after the...
23rd August 2016
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FA charge Burnley forward Andre Gray
Burnley’s Andre Gray has been charged with misconduct in respect of social...
23rd August 2016
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Fans For Diversity backs Saints Disabled Supporters Association open day
The Fans For Diversity campaign was in attendance as the Saints Disabled...
23rd August 2016
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Romelu returns as the 'Next 20' campaign gets into full swing
Kick It Out’s ‘Next 20’ initiative involves 20 young players from across...
22nd August 2016
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La Liga game halted by referee due to racist chanting
A match in La Liga was halted by the referee due to racist chants aimed at a...
22nd August 2016
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Levski Sofia handed supporters ban for racist behaviour in Europa League
Levski Sofia must play their next European match at home behind closed doors...
22nd August 2016
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Kick It Out comment on homophobic social media posts
Kick It Out is aware of homophobic tweets made by a player in 2012. We strongly...
20th August 2016
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Official LGBT supporters group launched at Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace Football Club’s LGBT supporters group, Proud and Palace, hosted...
19th August 2016
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Kick It Out and Premier League announce Equality Inspires Award
Kick It Out, football’s equality and inclusion organisation, and the Premier...
17th August 2016
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JLGB group given insight into Kick It Out at Orient
A group of young people involved with the Jewish Lads' and Girls' Brigade...
17th August 2016
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Redmond leads 'Next 20' as Premier League begins
Kick It Out’s ‘Next 20’ initiative involves 20 young players from across...
15th August 2016
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Kick It Out’s Troy Townsend writes for The Voice
Kick It Out’s Education and Development Manager Troy Townsend has begun...
12th August 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