August 2017

Grassroots Figureheads - Jon Regler - Streets Revolution (Part One)
Grassroots football is the heart and soul of the game. For the hundreds of...
31st August 2017
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FA and Football Foundation launch Respect resource scheme
The Football Association (FA) have partnered with the Football Foundation to...
31st August 2017
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Kick It Out support Tower Hamlets Youth League event
By Charlie MacKinnon
The Tower Hamlets Youth League (THYL) concluded their...
30th August 2017
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Women's Sport Trust seek new Trustees
The Women's Sport Trust (WST) is looking for four individuals to join their...
30th August 2017
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Asif Burhan speaks to Dutch star Lieke Martens
Asif Burhan, who began blogging for Kick It Out during the 2012 UEFA European...
29th August 2017
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Kick It Out CEO contributes to book focusing on inequalities within sport and leisure
By Charlie MacKinnon
Kick It Out’s Chief Executive Officer, Roisin Wood,...
25th August 2017
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Kick It Out attend launch of CACT Invicta FC
By Charlie MacKinnon
Kick It Out attended the formal launch of CACT Invicta...
25th August 2017
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Fans For Diversity support SDSA’s accessibility day
By Charlie MacKinnon
Southampton Disability Supporters Association (SDSA)...
24th August 2017
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CST join forces with Tell Mama, CPS and DCLG to publish Hate Crime guide
Community Security Trust (CST) has published a comprehensive guide for those...
23rd August 2017
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Kick It Out statement on Eni Aluko
Following the allegations made by England and Chelsea striker Eni Aluko during...
21st August 2017
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Kick It Out host workshop for JLGB participants
By Charlie MacKinnon
Kick It Out hosted a group of young people involved with...
21st August 2017
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Nominations open for #No2H8 Crime Awards
Nominations for the 2017 #No2H8 Crime Awards are open, with this year’s theme...
17th August 2017
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London FA seek board members
The London FA is looking to increase the participation level of people playing...
14th August 2017
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Wigan Athletic supporting second Pride event
Following the huge success of the first ever Wigan Pride in 2016, Wigan Athletic...
11th August 2017
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A.S.P.I.R.E. host unique event to raise awareness of anti-Muslim hate
Kick It Out’s young ambassador group A.S.P.I.R.E. (Ambassadors Supporting and...
10th August 2017
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Referee Ryan Atkin becomes first publicly out professional official in English football
Referee Ryan Atkin has spoken to Sky Sports about his life and experiences as...
10th August 2017
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LGBT campaigner Darryl Telles releases autobiography about his work
LGBT campaigner Darryl Telles has released an autobiography that charts his...
9th August 2017
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Football workforce educated on equality through unique Kick It Out course
Thanks to the latest edition of the Equality and Diversity Awareness in Football...
4th August 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