April 2018

Kick It Out comment on treatment of Brighton and Hove Albion's Gaetan Bong
Following reports that Brighton and Hove Albion's Gaetan Bong was booed on...
30th April 2018
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Fans For Diversity host fans forum at Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers chairman Steve Hamer praised a ‘vital’ evening at the...
27th April 2018
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Young people representing Wigan Athletic win Premier League Enterprise Challenge
Students from Lathom High School beat 900 other young people from 140 schools...
26th April 2018
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Kick It Out ambassadors Jason Lowe and Carl Jenkinson team up to educate about equality
Birmingham City’s Jason Lowe and Carl Jenkinson hailed a ‘fantastic’...
26th April 2018
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Essex Senior League support Kick It Out through dedicated weekend
The Essex Senior League promoted the messages of Kick It Out for the second...
25th April 2018
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Lioness Laura Bassett helps launch Girls' Football Week
England Women's star Laura Bassett surprised budding young footballers at...
25th April 2018
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Virtual Robot at Goodison Park helps Everton Fan fulfil his dream
Sam Allardyce saluted young Everton fan Jack McLinden after the Blues’...
25th April 2018
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Kick It Out statement on Cyrus Christie
Following the publication of racist messages towards Fulham defender Cyrus...
24th April 2018
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Fans For Diversity campaign releases mini-documentary series
The Fans For Diversity campaign has today released a four-part mini-documentary...
23rd April 2018
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Kick It Out supports Amnesty International’s Football Welcomes Weekend
Kick It Out is proud to be supporting in Amnesty’s Football Welcomes...
20th April 2018
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Essex Senior League to host weekend of dedicated fixtures in support of Kick It Out
The Essex Senior League will be recognising the work of Kick It Out on Saturday...
20th April 2018
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BACA and FA announce 2018 National Coach Development Days
The Black and Asian Coaches Association (BACA) in partnership with The Football...
20th April 2018
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Lord Ouseley comments on FIFA outcome
Kick It Out notes the outcome of the investigation into the complaint of racism...
19th April 2018
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Hundreds inspired to raise their game through National conference
Kick It Out welcomed hundreds of aspiring individuals looking to create a career...
17th April 2018
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Join us for our 25th Anniversary! Four Roles Available At Kick It Out
As Kick It Out’s recognises its 25th Anniversary in the summer of 2018, the...
13th April 2018
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Mentors announced for #RYG18
Kick It Out’s National Raise Your Game conference, supported by the Premier...
13th April 2018
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Premier League Academies show how #EqualityInspires through Academy Awareness Weekend
Premier League Academies from across the country joined forces to celebrate the...
13th April 2018
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Former Raise Your Game mentee Amber Thiara gives her thoughts ahead of #RYG18
Kick It Out’s annual Raise Your Game conference, supported by the Premier...
12th April 2018
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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