March 2017

#RYG17 – Media and Communications Mentors
With this year’s Raise Your Game National Conference less than a month away,...
31st March 2017
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#RYG17 – Community and Grassroots Mentors
Kick It Out is pleased to announce the individuals who have given their time up...
31st March 2017
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Premier League launches PL Primary Stars
The Premier League has launched its most ambitious community programme to date,...
31st March 2017
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FA seek BAME candidates for Elite Coach Mentee roles
The Football Association (The FA) is recruiting for four football coaches to be...
31st March 2017
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Essex Senior League to host weekend of dedicated fixtures
Kick It Out, football’s equality and inclusion organisation, is teaming up...
31st March 2017
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Education Officer Hayley Bennett speaks to the Voice during Women's History Month
Hayley Bennett, Education Officer at Kick It Out, spoke to The Voice...
31st March 2017
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8372 Tournament to commemorate 22nd anniversary of Srebrenica genocide
The 8372 football tournament will commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the...
31st March 2017
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Students to host Call Full Time On Hate youth tournament
Two students from Sir Frank Whittle Studio School in Leicester will host a...
30th March 2017
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Lord Ouseley shares his frustrations at lack of BAME people in managerial & boardroom positions
The chairman of Kick It Out has warned that black players may need to go on...
30th March 2017
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BAME Coaches inspired at Raise Your Game coaching event
Kick It Out and the Premier League hosted a Raise Your Game coaching event at...
29th March 2017
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Kick It Out recognised at Football Black List celebration evening
Lord Herman Ouseley and Hayley Bennett were both recognised at the Football...
29th March 2017
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Britain’s first black manager to be recognised with prestigious award at Football Black List Celebration
Tony Collins, Britain’s first black manager, will be recognised by the...
28th March 2017
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FA to host Referee Diversity Networking Event
The Football Association (FA) and the Professional Game Match Officials Limited...
28th March 2017
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Kick It Out recruiting individual members for Professional Game Guidance Group
Kick It Out is seeking to recruit individual members to join its Professional...
27th March 2017
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WONDERKID film launched online
WONDERKID, a film depicting the turmoil facing a gay professional footballer,...
27th March 2017
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Kick It Out recruiting for Chair of Professional Game Guidance Group
Kick It Out is seeking to recruit an independent chair to manage its...
27th March 2017
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A.S.P.I.R.E. Monthly Blog - Ammarah Pandor
In February 2016, Kick It Out launched A.S.P.I.R.E. – Ambassadors Supporting...
23rd March 2017
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CHANGE OF DATE: Kick It Out’s Raise Your Game now on Monday 24 April 2017
Due to Arsenal’s rescheduled Premier League fixture with Leicester City now...
23rd March 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