The game of “football” or “soccer” !!!

DT — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:39:51 +0000

The game of “football” or “soccer” as it is understood by all as a name for association football is under the spotlight, may be not to the same extent as racism has been, but it is in the headlights and is being scrutinised.

The FA has launched a new initiative “Open Doors and Joining in” which included a six-point plan on:

Education
Visibility
Partnership
Recognition
Reporting
Monitoring

The FA General Secretary stated that “…What today and the action pan is about is ensuring that anyone can participate in our game without fear, regardless of their sexuality…”

We would all agree with this fine sentiment, but the problem is whether the initiative has enough teeth to work; and for this only time will tell. Lets hope that they are on the ball

Further articles of interest:

BBC Sport Football – http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17086342
Pink News – http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/02/21/fa-launches-new-anti-homophobia-initiative/
Channel 4 News – http://www.channel4.com/news/football-still-on-the-defensive-about-homophobia

Ulster Titans Play Away

DT — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:08:30 +0000

Gay friendly rugby team Ulster Titans RFC play tomorrow 2.30pm Saturday 20 September 2008 against Bangor RFC

Come along and see them in action at Upritchard Park, Bloomfield Road South, Bangor, BT19 7PN.

Andrew

Andrew Muir
5 Shaftesbury Road, Bangor, BT20 3GB
Home telephone 028 9146 3404 Mobile 07813 945411 Work telephone 028 9035 5402
Email: mail@andrewmuir.net Web: www.andrewmuir.net

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The game of “football” or “soccer” !!!

Ulster Titans Play Away