January 2017

Imrul Gazi joins Kick It Out as Grassroots Advisor
Imrul Gazi has joined Kick It Out in an advisory role as the organisation...
31st January 2017
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Kick It Out statement on alleged racist incident at Millwall
Kick It Out has released the following statement after an alleged racist...
30th January 2017
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Next 20 Round-Up: Rising star Redmond picks up England accolade
Kick It Out’s ‘Next 20’ initiative involves players from across the...
30th January 2017
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Join Kick It Out for discussion on racism in football at University Of Chester
Kick It Out will gather influential figureheads from across the game to share...
27th January 2017
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Grassroots figureheads - Peter Augustine, County Coach Developer at The FA (Part Two)
Grassroots football is the heart and soul of the game. For the hundreds of...
26th January 2017
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Kick It Out to host Referee Diversity Forum at Leyton Orient
Kick It Out in partnership with The Football Association (FA) and the...
25th January 2017
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Grassroots figureheads - Peter Augustine, County Coach Developer at The FA (Part One)
Grassroots football is the heart and soul of the game. For the hundreds of...
25th January 2017
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Reach Society to host sixth Careers Conference
The Reach Society, a social enterprise which helps young black boys and men to...
24th January 2017
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Next 20 Round-Up: Harry earns praise as Tigers lose
Kick It Out’s ‘Next 20’ initiative involves players from across the...
23rd January 2017
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Arrest after alleged racist abuse of Wrexham football player
A man has been arrested after an allegation a Wrexham football player suffered...
23rd January 2017
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Mario Balotelli suffered racial abuse in Bastia, says Nice teammate
Nice midfielder Alassane Plea has confirmed he heard racist abuse directed at...
23rd January 2017
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Lord Ouseley discusses racism in society in Thought Economics interview
Lord Herman Ouseley, our Chair, took part in an interview around racism,...
18th January 2017
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Kick It Out Ambassador Sophie Cook set to front UK's first ever LGBT terrestrial TV channel
Sophie Cook, Kick It Out ambassador and club photographer at AFC Bournemouth,...
18th January 2017
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Women Working in Football - Exeter City Sports Rehabilitator Jess Preece (Part Two)
Whilst coverage of women’s football has increased in recent years, what often...
18th January 2017
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Applications for FA Coaching Bursary Scheme close on 30 January
The application process for The FA’s Coaching Bursary scheme for women and...
17th January 2017
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Next 20 Round-Up: Romelu is City's nemesis yet again
Kick It Out’s ‘Next 20’ initiative involves players from across the...
16th January 2017
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Women Working in Football - Exeter City Sports Rehabilitator Jess Preece (Part One)
Whilst coverage of women’s football has increased in recent years, what often...
16th January 2017
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Asif Burhan talks to FIFA Player of the Year Carli Lloyd
Kick It Out resident blogger Asif Burhan was in attendance at the inaugural 'The...
13th January 2017
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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