Liverpool, Bradford and London host One Game One Community events

Friday 22 Oct 2010
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Liverpool, Bradford and London embraced the One Game, One Community message by hosting events as the weeks of action gathered pace heading into the second weekend of fixtures.

Liverpool FC held an education day at Anfield on Wednesday 20 October for year six pupils from local school All Saints Catholic Primary, who were treated to a series of different activity stations, including a music workshop, Kick It Out quiz and stadium tour.

In the afternoon, a panel discussion took place giving the kids the chance to fire questions at Liverpool legend Brian Hall, former Reds and Arsenal midfielder Michael Thomas and local rap artist Adam Watson.

Reiterating the message that the weeks of action convey throughout, the board addressed all types of issues surrounding the modern game while also discussing achievements they have made during their chosen careers.

On the same day, in an event co-ordinated by Springwood Community Primary school learning mentor Khalil Hussain, Bradford flew the One Game, One Community flag by hosting a six-a-side tournament involving eight primary schools from around the area.

In association with Bradford City FC and some of the city’s leading community groups, club captain and Kick It Out ambassador Zesh Rehman attended the competition as it celebrated its 10th year as an annual weeks of action event.

LondonEnglandfans came together on Thursday 21 October to stage an insightful and thought-provoking debate focused around the foreign influence on English football.

With a panel made up of some of the world’s leading football journalists, the audience were able to play a proactive and significant role in fuelling the discussion.

Moving towards the closing stages of the weeks of action, activities will continue to take place up and down the country.

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