April 2017

Hornets to receive Equality Inspires Award
Watford will be presented with a trophy this coming Monday (1 May) in...
29th April 2017
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Manchester United dedicates fixture to #allredallequal
Manchester United is continuing its work around equality, with the Club’s...
29th April 2017
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Women Working in Football - Doncaster Rovers Belles Chair and Marketing Director Faye Lygo (Part Two)
Whilst coverage of women’s football has increased in recent years, what often...
28th April 2017
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Premier League and English Football League clubs to host dedicated fixtures this weekend
Three games across the Premier League and Championship will be dedicated to Kick...
28th April 2017
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WSL Spring Series preview with Charlie MacKinnon
The WSL Spring Series enters its second round of fixtures with teams from across...
28th April 2017
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FA WSL Spring Series to recognise Kick It Out through dedicated weekend
The FA Women’s Super League will host a unique weekend dedicated to the work...
27th April 2017
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Essex Senior League support Kick It Out through dedicated fixtures
The Essex Senior League promoted messages of equality and inclusion during the...
27th April 2017
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Exeter City's Football in the Community host fourth futsal tournament
It was a thrilling final for Exeter United who were the winners of Exeter...
27th April 2017
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Southampton FC set to host Hampshire FA Senior Cup Final
Southampton FC is set to host this season’s Hampshire FA Saturday Senior Cup...
27th April 2017
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Women Working in Football - Doncaster Rovers Belles Chair and Marketing Director Faye Lygo (Part One)
Whilst coverage of women’s football has increased in recent years, what often...
26th April 2017
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#RYG17 mentees reflect on insightful day
Photo Credit - Andy O'Farrell (RPS)
By Charlie MacKinnon
Kick It Out’s...
26th April 2017
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#RYG17 hosts and mentors praise impact of mentoring event
By Charlie MacKinnon
Kick It Out hosted another hugely successful Raise Your...
26th April 2017
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Pathways provided for next generation of football industry employees at #RYG17
Photo Credit: Andy O'Farrell (RPS)
Kick It Out’s national Raise Your Game...
25th April 2017
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Adam McCabe becomes patron of Bradford City LGBT fan group and Just A Ball Game?
Bradford City LGBT fan group have announced that former Bantams player Adam...
23rd April 2017
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Rachel Dunbar from the Premier League speaks ahead of #RYG17
Kick It Out is hosting its seventh annual Raise Your Game national conference on...
21st April 2017
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Interview with #RYG17 mentor Sam Cox
Kick It Out is hosting its seventh annual Raise Your Game national conference on...
21st April 2017
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Dwight Yorke discusses lack of opportunities for black coaches
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has criticised the lack of black...
21st April 2017
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Kick It Out on the passing of Ugo Ehiogu
Kick It Out has issued the following statement after the passing of former Aston...
21st April 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