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Vincent Kompany is one of European football's most exciting young managers – so exciting, he got handed the keys to German giants Bayern Munich, the season after relegating Burnley from the Premier League to the Championship. It's a strange trajectory, and at the time, his appointment in Munich raised more than a few eyebrows. How had Kompany gone from relegation to one Europe's biggest, most historic clubs? Was it because he was a student of Pep Guardiola, the ex-Bayern boss? Was he somehow failing upwards?This episode of Football Daily is hosted by documentary maker for Copa90, Eli Mengem. Eli heads off on a journey to understand how Kompany has had such a remarkable rise in football management by analysing his youth, playing career and early steps in management, speaking to his ex-team mate Kyle Walker, ex-manager Hugo Broos and others along the way. It maps Kompany's rise, but also asks bigger questions too. We'll speak to journalist at the Athletic Seb Stafford-Bloor about whether Kompany's appointment is a harbinger for a new style of manager coming to the fore in Europe? And we'll ask Troy Townsend, the ex-head of the UK's anti-racism in football charity Kick It Out, about how Kompany's experience as one of the very few black managers in Europe has affected his rise.As Kompany thrives in the Bundesliga in his first season, this episode of Football Daily arrives at the perfect time to dispel some of the myths around him, while examining his personality off the pitch, to create a portrait of what is one of the most fascinating personalities and footballing stories in the modern game.

Molly Durand has worked with the LadySmith Black Mumbazzo choir and famed gospel composer and conductor Richard Smallwood. On multiple occasions, she has been a featured soloist for the Illinois Senate Inauguration and the Glen Ellen Children's Choir at Carnegie Hall in New York City. She has performed on the New York lot at CBS Studios and in shows throughout Los Angeles at venues such as the House of Blues, Hotel Café, The Green Door, Mbar, El Cid, The Regent Beverly Wilshire, The Beverly Hilton, Tangier, and the Piano Bar, where she held residency as a featured artist.    Molly Durand was chosen to read and sing for the part of Anne Wilson of HEART in their musical review: Kick It Out, written by Nancy and Anne Wilson.  This was showcased at Playtone beside Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson.   Molly Durand also toured with Chicago's Second City as a company member performing sketch comedy and improv.  She has produced and directed in her own short films and sketches and produced a horror indie film as well.  Molly produced live plays in LA and was a stage manager in NY,NY.  Most recently she hosted a Variety Show in LA showcasing diverse talent.  Molly was lucky enough to be able to work with Holland Taylor on her one woman show ANN about the incredible Ann Richards.  Molly also performed in Leslie Jordan's working musical in Los Angeles.  Aside from Second City, Molly is featured on Scream Queens and other features and shorts, mainly playing comedic character roles.  

Molly Durand has worked with the LadySmith Black Mumbazzo choir and famed gospel composer and conductor Richard Smallwood. On multiple occasions, she has been a featured soloist for the Illinois Senate Inauguration and the Glen Ellen Children's Choir at Carnegie Hall in New York City. She has performed on the New York lot at CBS Studios and in shows throughout Los Angeles at venues such as the House of Blues, Hotel Café, The Green Door, Mbar, El Cid, The Regent Beverly Wilshire, The Beverly Hilton, Tangier, and the Piano Bar, where she held residency as a featured artist.    Molly Durand was chosen to read and sing for the part of Anne Wilson of HEART in their musical review: Kick It Out, written by Nancy and Anne Wilson.  This was showcased at Playtone beside Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson.   Molly Durand also toured with Chicago's Second City as a company member performing sketch comedy and improv.  She has produced and directed in her own short films and sketches and produced a horror indie film as well.  Molly produced live plays in LA and was a stage manager in NY,NY.  Most recently she hosted a Variety Show in LA showcasing diverse talent.  Molly was lucky enough to be able to work with Holland Taylor on her one woman show ANN about the incredible Ann Richards.  Molly also performed in Leslie Jordan's working musical in Los Angeles.  Aside from Second City, Molly is featured on Scream Queens and other features and shorts, mainly playing comedic character roles.  

Vicky Gomersall is joined by the The Mirror's Darren Lewis and football reporter for The Telegraph Sam Dean to reflect on the weekend's sporting action.We start with Arsenal's home win against Southampton, with Saka making the difference in an unexpectedly stressful day for Arsenal.  Also, City's stumbling victory against Fulham, with Kovacic's impressive performance in Rodri's absence.  And a look at Arne Slot's flying start; have Liverpool's opening fixtures been kind? Elsewhere, we discuss whether it would it be a betrayal if Ruud Van Nistlerooy got the interim job as Manchester United manager, if the club were to part ways with Erik Ten Hag.Plus, Vicky's exclusive interview with Brighton's young manager Fabian Hurzeler.  And the German media's criticism of Harry Kane.Finally, the news that Kick It Out founder Lord Ouseley died this week at 79; Darren sums up what he meant to football.

Episode 168 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 5, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Transfers ruling - what it means; World Cup decisions - how transparent is FIFA?; Club World Cup changes to player contracts; News agency's doping stories pulled after WADA media chief's golf accreditation; Kick It Out founder Lord Ouseley remembered; French TV rights pay issues; Gareth Southgate & CBS pundits to address European Club Association. ​Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Your number and name is anonymous unless we already have it ​ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sportunlockedpod@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/SportUnlocked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out videos from the interviews on Sport Unlocked's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTpRCEhe_svbsWRzZYZhqkw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/SportUnlocked ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/sportunlocked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyaden Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-love Music promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M... ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

“As soon as the Southport murders happened, the way Muslims specifically were targeted has made you question again whether we do belong, whether deep down in the end, we're always having to justify our existence,” says Azeem Rafiq, the former professional cricketer on today's podcast. “On an individual level. I'm not sleeping, I'm patrolling around the house, covering letterboxes up, that sort of thing is what all of us have been doing, getting in touch with each other, making sure if you do have to go out, that people know where you are and you're on a very, very high alert.”Today's conversation is about the impact and implications of the racist rioting that followed the devastating and tragic murder of three children in Southport on July 29th.Azeem Rafiq has written a book, called “It's Not Banter, It's Racism: What Cricket's Dirty Secret Reveals About Our Society, records his experiences confronting institutional racism while a player at Yorkshire County Cricket Cub.He is joined by Sanjay Bhandari MBE, who was appointed chair of Kick It Out the anti racism charity in 2019, from where he lobbies government and sports governing bodies for greater black and Asian representation across every level of football, and helped construct legislation for the new Online Safety Act, which was passed earlier this year. We talk about the role of Twitter and it's owner Elon Musk, the role of sports governing bodies and their sponsors, and we ask, for all the talk of it's power to influence societal change, does sport really matter?Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 400 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series, you can reach us via the website.

Naomi and Alex talk about the Far Right riots up and down the UK, the extent to which they are an omen of worse things to come, or the final spasm of a faction of sore losers, the role disinformation has played, and what Starmer can do. Alex: “The far right have had a pretty bad year. The European election did not go their way in the mega-wave they thought, Modi lost his majority in India, Le Pen came third in France, Starmer won a landslide here, and now it looks as if Trump might even be in danger. It's not a good moment for them and something about this feels like their final tantrum by the checkout.” Naomi: “The far right are always with us. They never go away. It is a fact of life. They have peaks in their activity and while this has been nowhere near as bad as it could be, you have to have constant and ever vigilance around those that seek to divide us.” Please take a minute to subscribe to the podcast, like, review and rate us, and share Quiet Riot pearls on social media because sharing is good, is it not? You can find us on twitter @quietriotpod, email us at quietriotpod@gmail.com, or visit our website www.quietriotpod.com. It really helps! You can find Hope Not Hate here. You can find Kick It Out here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Inclusive Growth Show, I was joined by Tony Burnett, Chief Executive of Kick It Out, to learn more about his mission to address racism within football. Tony talked to me about his aim to tackle discrimination within the sport to make it a safer and more inclusive environment.Tony shared his experience of a dual heritage background; leading major diversity initiatives at companies like Ford and Lloyds Bank; as well as his experience at West London's police force, shedding light on the critical role leadership plays in driving meaningful change. His story offers a powerful testament to how senior leadership commitment, capability, and compliance can make a difference in tackling discrimination and promoting inclusivity.If you're enjoying this episode and looking to boost equity, inclusion, and diversity in your organisation, my team and I are here to help. Our team specialises in crafting data-driven strategies, developing inclusive leaders, designing fair recruitment processes, and enhancing disability confidence. With a blend of professional expertise and lived experience, we're ready to support you on your journey. Reach out to us through our website.If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

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The New Mind Podcast is a platform dedicated to exploring the intersection of culture, sports and personal growth. Each episode features thought-provoking discussions with guests from various backgrounds, offering unique insights and perspectives on navigating life's challenges and pursuing personal and professional excellence.The New Mind Podcast, is thrilled to welcome Troy Townsend MBE, a prominent figure in the fight against racism in football and beyond. This week's episode promises an engaging conversation delving into Townsend's remarkable journey, from his days as a youth footballer to his impactful role as Head of Development at Kick It Out, a leading anti-racism organisation.As a former footballer with Millwall and Crystal Palace, Townsend experienced firsthand the challenges and obstacles faced by minority players in the sport. However, rather than being deterred by these obstacles, he turned adversity into advocacy, dedicating himself to effecting positive change within the football community.This isn't just a football story however. Troy Townsend's story is one of resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to elevating others. To understand the full extent of his story, you must tune in. Troy's personal story adds depth and poignancy to his advocacy work. Troy's experiences have shaped his perspective. He is truly magical!Throughout his tenure at Kick It Out, where he has served since 2001, Townsend has been instrumental in driving initiatives aimed at combating racism and discrimination at all levels of the game. His efforts have not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by his recognition as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours for his outstanding contributions to diversity and inclusion in association football.Join me, Ella McCrystal and Troy Townsend on The New Mind Podcast as we explore his multifaceted journey, his role as a pundit on The Guardian's Football Weekly podcast, and his ongoing commitment to driving positive change in the world of football.Listen to this episode and more on all major podcast platforms as well as YouTube.Please subscribe and share so that this podcast can continue to improve and organically reach more people!Thank youConnect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellamccrystal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellamccrystalhypno   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ella_mccrystalWeb: https://www.ellamccrystal.com   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EllaMcCrystalConnect with Troy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/towno10Twitter (X):: https://twitter.com/Towno10

Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven are joined by Paul Elliott, an advisor to both UEFA and the FA on anti racism and diversity. Paul, who started his career att Charlton, now leads on these issues alongside Charlie in the boardroom at The Valley.He was a co-founder of Kick It Out, and played more than 300 professional games in England, Scotland and Italy.

There haven't been many stories shared by transgender footballers in the UK, which makes Blair Hamilton and Natalie Washington two trailblazers in the sport. Blair is a goalkeeper for Saltdean United Women. She plays in the fifth tier of the women's game in England, while Natalie is a level below at tier six. On this special episode of the FvH Podcast in support of the annual Week of Action for the Football v Transphobia campaign, Blair speaks candidly about her experiences in the game - the supportive camaraderie she's found at Saltdean, the moments of discrimination she's overcome in the sport, and her determination to help educate others through her academic research. Together with Natalie, who is the campaign lead of FvT, they also discuss new statistics released by Kick It Out that show more people are coming forward to report anti-trans abuse than ever before. This episode is hosted by FvH media and comms lead Jon Holmes, produced by Sports Media LGBT+. Activate FvT in your football space - just head to footballvhomophobia.com/fvt for info, or contact us. We value your support. Links Football v Transphobia info and resources - https://www.footballvhomophobia.com/fvt/  The focus of #FvT2024 - https://sportsmedialgbt.com/football-v-transphobia-week-of-action-2024-lgbtq-trans-nonbinary  Thanks for listening - please subscribe, rate, review and share on socials using the hashtag #FvT2024. We're at @FvHtweets on Twitter / X; @football_v_homophobia on Instagram and Threads; and you can like us on Facebook too. Me & You by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Kick It Out is football's leading equality inclusion organisation, and their latest findings show over 70% of respondents have experienced some form of sexism & misogyny whilst attending coaching courses. In this episode, Fara Williams & Nancy Baker are joined by Kick It Out's Chief Operating Officer & UEFA B licence Coach Hollie Varney, as they discuss the recent survey findings and what needs to be done for a safe & inclusive space for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For as long as Chris Paouros can remember, she's been a proud supporter of Tottenham Hotspur. But while she's always loved her football team, she's not always been sure that football has loved her back – which is why she's spent years trying to transform the game into somewhere that everyone feels welcome.Her CV is formidable enough – a vice-chair and trustee at Kick It Out, a Board Member at the Football Supporters' Association, a Supporters Representative on the FA Council, and the co-chair and co-founder of Proud Lilywhites, to name just a few.She's also a brilliant talker and a fantastic guest to have with us on the podcast, as we talk about her love of football and her desire to change it for the better in whatever way she can. There's so much in this conversation with Chris – where that love of Spurs comes from, her drive to open the game up to everyone, some of her proudest achievements with Proud Lilywhites, where the game goes next, even some cheeky film recommendations as well – and it's a cracker with one of our favourites on the pod. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @chrispaouros @SpursLGBTWANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley jack.murley@bbc.co.uk

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim chats to former Arsenal goalkeeper Aman Dosanj. Aman was, almost certainly, the first British South Asian to play for Arsenal Women and was certainly the first British South Asian Woman to represent England at any level. Tim talks to Aman about her career, her route into football from her childhood in Southampton and how she got to Arsenal, idolising David Seaman, her scholarship to Tennessee, her career ending due to a knee injury and subsequent work with Kick It Out and the FA and her drift away from football to open an Indian restaurant in Canada.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wonder how a top-tier football league plans to create a more diverse and inclusive environment? Today's discussion with Iffy, the first head of equality, diversity, and inclusion for the Premier League, offers some answers. This episode is a treasure trove of insights on leadership, resolution, and fostering positive change in the sporting world. Iffy delves deep into his convictions and his game plan for creating diverse pathways in football. He also gives us a glimpse into how the Black Lives Matter movement has stirred the football community and shifted attitudes towards diversity and inclusion. Gain an understanding of the influence of high-profile incidents and the ensuing demand on social media firms and governments to act. We also get a candid peek into the initiatives to create more opportunities for diverse individuals and what this means for the future of football. Hear from an influential figure in football as they share their vision for the future of DEI in sports, emphasising the importance of diversity in leadership positions plus more! Don't miss out on this rich conversation filled with valuable insights, progressive thought, and a vision for a more inclusive sporting world. About this Episodes Guest: Iffy Onuora Iffy is Head of EDI; Professional Pathways at The Premier League, having been appointed in April 2021. Amongst his duties, he's Chair of the PL's Black Participants Advisory Group (BPAG) and leads the PL's No Room For Racism action plan, and the flagship Player to Executive Pathways Scheme (PEPS). Before this, he'd spent nine years working for the Players Union (the PFA), in a joint role as Coach, Educator and Equalities Executive. As part of his role there, he was also a Trustee of the anti-racism organisation, Kick It Out, and sat on the FA Council as part of the FA's Inclusion and Advisory Board. Before joining the PFA in 2013, he'd taken several Coaching roles as an Assistant Head Coach and Head Coach both in the UK and abroad, and all this after a fifteen-year playing career spanning three decades.

"Parents have got to reflect on what comes out of their mouths."Get ready for an eye-opening episode of Behind the Boots! Join us as we speak with Troy Townsend, a seasoned professional in the football industry. From his own playing career to coaching and his current role as Head of Development at Kick It Out, Troy has a wealth of experience and insights to share. As the father of professional footballer Andros Townsend, he's experienced the industry's joys, triumphs, and challenges firsthand. In this candid interview, Troy opens up about the highs and lows his family has faced and offers invaluable wisdom for those navigating the youth football scene. Don't miss out on this must-watch episode filled with invaluable advice for success in youth football. Tune in now to hear Troy's powerful story and insights.Watch the FULL Behind the Boots Series One OUT NOW on our app! ⭐️Click here to download the FREE No1Fan.club app: https://member.no1fan.club/landing/pl... ⭐️⭐️Download the No1Fan.club app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store today ⭐️⭐️Join the.club! https://www.no1fan.club/join

Ben Haines has reaction to Mason Mount's first game for Manchester United. He's joined by former Tottenham defender Ledley King and ESPN's Mark Ogden. The panel also chat about Harry Kane returning for pre-season training, new data from anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out and the Premier League's unsung heroes. TOPICS: 1:40 – Pre-season friendlies, 3:55 – Harry Kane, 15:30 – Mason Mount, 23:30 – Leeds, 26:15 – discrimination, 31:50 – PL unsung heroes.

Part two of Theo Delaney's converstation with Troy Townsend of Kick It Out. We learn about his work in combating racism and discrimination and among the scorers is Troy's son, Everton winger Andros Townsend.@Towno10@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.kickitout.org https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

Troy Townsend, Head of Development at the anti racism and discrimination campaign Kick It Out joins Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life. A football obsessive since childhood Townsend talks frankly about his own playing days and his subsequent work as an entrepreneur and coach and opens up about the tragic death of his son Kurtis. Scorers in this, part one of two, include Cyril Regis and Glenn Hoddle.@Towno10@LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.kickitout.org https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals

We were delighted to welcome back to the pod former Albion player Gordon Smith to recount stories from his time fondly spent at the club in the 1980s and of course to talk about that fateful cup run to Wembley in ‘83, on the occasion of a Wembley rematch against that year's opponents Man U in this weekend's Semi Final clash. We then spoke to Sanjay Bhandari, chair of Kick It Out and an avid Red Devils fan, to tell us what's been happening with his work since last we spoke and to give us his opinions of the huge match this Sunday. In the pod squad this week to chat to our guests and on other matters besides were Russ, Pete, Alan and Andy Bravery. Stand or fall!   UTA! Welcome to the Top 50, Roberto!!! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk  Please follow us for automatic downloads of new episodes and if you want to make us really happy please rate us five stars on Apple and any other platforms that provide the opportunity to do so! Why not write a review while you are at it?! ;0).  All this helps our rankings and improves our chances of getting exciting guests onto the show. Also we are now on Patreon, so if you happen to be inclined to extreme acts of generosity we'd greatly appreciate any monthly donations, great or small, to help us run the pod as well as we can. Go to www.patreon.com/BrightonRockPod for details and to sign up. NB Our content will remain freely accessible to all listeners regardless. Humble thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is no end to the talent line of brilliant black players in English football – but why are so few of them going on to become managers or executives in the game? As new research from the Black Footballers Partnership claims the career ladder for black players is "missing rungs", we hear from the Premier League's only black manager Patrick Vieira, QPR director of football Les Ferdinand and former England striker Jermain Defoe on his quest to become a head coach. We also talk to Tony Burnett, chief executive of anti-discrimination group Kick It Out, who is calling for government legislation to force clubs to meet diversity targets. Presenters: Delyth Lloyd & Alex Howell Producer: Sam Sheringham

@robdaniels and @vincetracy discussed the #onlinesafetybill #karenbrady #son #criticism #efl #Everton #Liverpool #Carbonfootprint #Newcastle #GreenTravel #RealMadrid #ManCity #ManUtd #CarabaoCup #fines #LaLiga #remier #Predictions #Moderic #Benzemar #VinciusJunior #Courtois #Allison #Gomez The Government have drafted in West Ham vice-chairman Baroness Karren Brady to assist delivering the Online Safety Bill. Whitehall chiefs have come under major pressure to accelerate the long-awaited legislation after Kick It Out called on the Government to pass the new laws which, it is hoped, will eradicate online hate as soon as possible. Tottenham forward Son Heung-min became the latest high-profile victim of social media abuse following his team's victory over the Hammers on Sunday.

Vicki and Geraldine talk to the CEO of Kick It Out about hate speech in football, online and off.Talking points:How can racism in football both be getting better and worse?Is the problem in elite clubs or at grassroots?Given what happened over LGBT rights at the World Cup, is Fifa fit for purpose?Will the Online Safety Bill prioritise freedom from harm over freedom of reach?Tech Shock is a Parent Zone production. Follow Parent Zone on social media for all the latest on our work on helping families to thrive in the digital age. Presented by Vicki Shotbolt and Geraldine Bedell, Tech Shock is produced by Tim Malster and edited by Geraldine Bedell.wwwTwitterFacebookInstagram

Port Vale owner Carol Shanahan and Derby County defender Curtis Davies are on the pod this week. They're joined by Kick It Out's Sanjay Bhandari to react to an independent panel finding ex-Crawley Town boss John Yems guilty of racist abuse, banning him from football for 15 months, yet also accepting Yems was "not a conscious racist". Nathan Blake drops by to discuss another managerial departure at Cardiff City and the club's apparent inability to build for the future. We also chat Portsmouth's surprising new appointment, and as part of the EFL's Week of Action we hear from the Burnley boss Vincent Kompany on the bond he has already forged with the supporters.

How was it for you? That's the question we're asking in this final episode of 2022, in our review of the year in the sports business.Our guests are Sanjay Bhandari, who you just heard, Preeti Shetty, Joel Seymour Hyde and Matt Cutler. Sanjay is a lawyer, investor and Chair of Kick It Out, the football anti racism charity.Preeti is non executive board member of Brentford Football Club and founder of tech firm Upshot System.Joel Seymour Hyde is UK Managing Director of the sports marketing agency Octagon. And former SportBusiness editor Matt Cutler was until this week, the head of comms at Two Circles from where he's branching out in to new things in 2023.The recording took place at Two Circles offices in London.Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter @UnffclPrtnr

This month's guest is someone who was instrumental in supporting our founder, James, to set up Rainbow Blades. Anwar Uddin MBE is an ex pro footballer and now heads up Fans for Diversity - a campaign run by the Football Supporters' Association & Kick It Out. Anwar chats to Anna about Rainbow Laces, the world cup in Qatar, the importance of allyship, trans inclusion and current/ex pros coming out.  Support the show

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Kick It Out's Troy Townsend sat down with Wes Foderingham, Courtney Sweetman-Kirk and Rhian Brewster for a 'Black History Month' edition of 'The Training Lounge'.

Troy Townsend father to Andros Townsend, played for Millwall and Crystal palace throughout his younger days of his career. Now the Head of player engagement of KICK IT OUT!. Troy has seen the ugly side of the game and has also gone to help underprivileged kids to reach their dream!.

Troy Townsend, head of development at Kick It Out, sits down with Kelly Cates and Geoff Thomas to discuss the death of his son Kurtis in a car accident in 2001 and how he and his family coped with the tragedy. Troy is father to six children, including Kurtis and current Everton midfielder Andros, and in this conversation he speaks honestly and emotionally about his relationships with them, and how over twenty years later he is still learning to deal with grief.

Troy Townsend, head of development at Kick It Out, sits down with Kelly Cates and Geoff Thomas to discuss the death of his son Kurtis in a car accident in 2001 and how he and his family coped with the tragedy.Troy is father to six children, including Kurtis and current Everton midfielder Andros, and in this conversation he speaks honestly and emotionally about his relationships with them, and how over twenty years later he is still learning to deal with grief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Troy Townsend, head of development at Kick It Out, sits down with Kelly Cates and Geoff Thomas to discuss the death of his son Kurtis in a car accident in 2001 and how he and his family coped with the tragedy. Troy is father to six children, including Kurtis and current Everton midfielder Andros, and in this conversation he speaks honestly and emotionally about his relationships with them, and how over twenty years later he is still learning to deal with grief.

Today's episode features Cathy Long, who worked for over 15 years in the Premier League on fan campaigns, media, partnerships, policy, and diversity.Cathy became an independent consultant for clients like Tottenham, Liverpool, Watford, and Swansea FC.She has also collaborated with multiple organizations like Kick It Out, the FSA, and Women in Sport to promote equality, diversity, and supporter empowerment. Cathy founded Aposto – a digital platform that provides services and tech products for sports venues and organizations.In this episode, you'll learn what it's like to work at a sports league from Cathy's experiences in the PL and with the clubs. You'll also hear best practices on working (and understanding) with fans, fan empowerment, diversity, and inclusion. Finally, we discussed how Aposto enables new solutions for sports venues and organizations.Come snack with us!Listen on Apple | Spotify | GoogleFollow The Halftime Snacks Podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to get all future updates on the show!Apply to be a guest on the Halftime Snacks Podcast here.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the intersection between sports, business, and technology by subscribing to the Sports-Tech Biz newsletter.

The Beautiful Game. The World's Game. Football, or Soccer to us North American types has not only been a vehicle of entertainment, but has often been a vessel for advocacy, activism, protest and progress. From anti-racist and anti-fascist efforts born of the 1980s and 1990s to the more recent struggle between democratization and unfettered monetization of the sport, the pitch has often been political. In 2010, Football v. Homophobia was started in response to the sporting culture that was seen as unwelcoming, especially in the sports ancestral home, Britain. The effort, much like the Kick It Out anti racism movement a generation before spread across world. In 2019, a effort along this same line was started, Football v. Transphobia. The goal is to make a dent in growing transphobia within the UK, that was showing up on the street as well as the stadium terraces. At person has the lead is Natalie Washington, a football-loving trans woman who is at home discussing why inclusion and representation matters even at the highest level of the game, as she is organizing a midfield with the ball at her foot. Washington sits down with Karleigh Webb to talk about the impact FvT has had on the sport at all levels and where such an effort need to move toward next. Also This Week: No Trans Land: Alabama An apology on ice Players, Supporters and Allies 1, Transphobes 0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we bring you a conversation on Inclusive Leadership with the CEO of English Football's leading equality and inclusion organisation. Leaders in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) is a monthly series covering news, views, comments and debates happening across the equality, diversity and inclusion space. It also shines a spotlight on the progress being made and the challenges being faced in EDI across sport.  This episode includes a guest interview with Anthony Burnett, the CEO of Kick It Out. Kick It Out have been working throughout the football, educational and community sectors to challenge discrimination, encourage inclusive practices and campaign for positive change in the game for almost 30 years.  Having previously had experience in senior roles within organisations such as Ford, Lloyds Banking Group, and the West Midlands Police, and having worked across the world within the EDI Space, Burnett brings a strong, fresh, and global perspective on the topic of inclusive leadership. Within the discussion, Burnett offers fascinating insight on the distinction between re-examining and re-inventing, lists some examples of leaders setting a shining example, and laments the significant negative impact of when imposter syndrome meets longstanding systemic messaging.  The Leaders in EDI podcast is part of the Leaders Meet: Diversity Series, delivered in partnership with Meta, which provides a platform for executives within sport to come together to drive diversity across the industry, accelerate the pace of change and inspire the next generation of executives, through thought-leadership events and digital forums. To find out more about the Leaders Meet: Diversity series, please visit https://info.leadersinsport.com/l/856843/2021-04-21/hfhrj

The Asian fan experience: it's not something much is known about or which is often spoke about but, for obvious reasons, is close to Sachin's heart, and this episode is a chance for him to give it some much-needed attention with the help of the brilliant Sanjay Bhandari. Sanjay is chair of English football's anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out and a man who absolutely loves the sport he has a hand in shaping. The boy from Wolverhampton who, as he outlines, was destined to follow Manchester United and has been doing just that, home and away, for the best part of 40 years. It has been a joyful existence but also one of fear and loathing because of his ethnicity. Growing up Asian in Wolverhampton in the 1970s meant being subject to racism from the top of government, specifically in the form of local MP Enoch Powell. It was the time of Powell's infamous Rivers of Blood speech, which as Sanjay explains had a profound, day-to-day impact on his life and love of football. Sanjay and Sachin also talk about what it means to be an Asian fan generally – why and how the immigrant experience influences who those from Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi backgrounds support and why the lack of on-pitch role models matters, not to mention what can be done about it. It's then onto Sanjay's role with Kick It Out - how he got it, why he took it and what he hopes to achieve, specifically in the fight against racism - before the conversation moves onto United. Sachin takes great delight in reflecting on the club's current woes and credit to Sanjay for providing his own thoughts with calm, humour and intelligence. And he gets his own back when the chat moves onto the club's era of dominance under Alex Ferguson, with Sanjay explaining why of all the great moments during that period, it was a night at Selhurst Park that stands out most. Sanjay also talks through his all-time United XI before providing a Gazza-influenced answer to the final question. So download, listen and love. And after you have, please Rate and Review. It would mean a lot. Cheers!

The subject of today's conversation is racism and sport's relationship to it. And our guests are Sanjay Bhandari and John Amaechi. Sanjay is chair of Kick It Out, the charity campaigning to end racial and ethnic discrimination in English football.   John Amaechi OBE is a psychologist and founder of the APS Intelligence consultancy. The context for the podcast is English cricket and specifically the accusations of institutional racism made against Yorkshire Cricket Club  by Azeem Rafiq, the former player, who detailed his experiences at a highly charged and very emotional meeting of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee on November 16th. The conversation took place before the publication yesterday of the ECB's action plan to tackle the issues raised by the controversy.

In this episode of the Straight Shootin' View, as part of Black History Month SSLJA discusses the football documentary Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism and me that aired on BBC One back in November 2020. SSLJA gives his thoughts on subjects brought up in the documentary including Racism in football, how the FA and Kick It Out handled the situation between Ferdinand & John Terry and much more including asking if anything has changed in the year since the documentary was aired.Programme synopsis - Former professional footballer Anton Ferdinand explores the issue of racial abuse in the game from a personal perspective. Following a sharp rise in reported incidents of racial abuse in football, Anton talks for the first time about his own highly publicised 2011 incident with the former England captain John Terry. Anton wants to understand his own story and find out what needs to be done to address the problem of racism in the game today. He also confronts the online abuse he has experienced since, which has affected his mental health, his career and the lives of his loved ones.For more information about Pitch Talk visit: Our Official Website - http://www.pitch-talk.comhttp://Facebook.com/pitchtalk (Become a fan & member of our Facebook group)http://Twitter.com/pitchtalk @pitchtalkhttps://www.instagram.com/pitchtalk/http://Youtube.com/pitchtalk Find & Subscribe to our audio - Add us to your favourite podcast app via RSS Feed - https://pitchtalk.podomatic.com/rss2.xmlPodomatic - https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pitchtalkPodbean - https://pitchtalk.podbean.com/Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pitch-talk-podcast/id445883703Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3BpdGNodGFsay9mZWVkLnhtbASpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0y9lR6WJaNLyAr7diAHhqh#upsellAmazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/ee0280cc-f15b-49bb-a3e2-b688e0dd49d5/Pitch-Talk-Podcast?Vurbl - https://vurbl.com/station/pitch-talk-podcast/Mixcloud Archive (Incl. Classic podcast episodes) - https://mixcloud.com/pitchtalk/PlayerFM - https://player.fm/series/pitch-talk-podcast-2859976#AntonFerdinand #JohnTerry #Racism #ChelseaFC #QPR#KickItOut #FA #SSLJAReviews #PitchTalkReviews #FootballDocumentary#BBCSport #BlackHistoryMonth2021 #PitchTalk #Vlogs #PremierLeague #EFL #Podcast #Podomatic #Podbean #EPL #ApplePodcasts #GooglePodcasts #money #football #players #coaching #soccer #GrassRootsFootball #UEFA #FA #FIFA #FootballVideos #opinion #fans #facebook #twitter #igtv #instagram #YouTube

Paul and Andy are joined by Kick It Out's Troy Townsend, comedian and Sutton United fan Tim Vine, squad number nine Martin Kelner and Tv reviewer for The Star Mike Ward. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike and Lee are joined by Troy Townsend, Head of Player Engagement at Kick It Out, to discuss the ongoing battle against racism towards players/managers in our game; Troy talks about personal incidents he has experienced, both professionally and at grassroots level, the impact of players taking the knee and the great work he does in his role at Kick It Out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David is joined by Troy Townsend from Kick It Out to discuss the fight against racism in football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom “rubbish at football” Taylor. His words not ours. Tom joins old friend and host Rob Crane to discuss the life of a young man working in marketing and communications with Kick It Out and Fans for Diversity. Of course we get to listen to Tom's own grassroots stories as he shared his experiences in grassroots football as well as his professional career working which now sees him working at Made By Sport who support grassroots clubs with funding for their ongoing projects. Thanks again to Comic Relief and Groundwork who are supporting the #JustTalk project! Social Media Us: @csmlondonfc (Twitter and Instagram) Rob: @robcrane93 (Twitter), robert_crane93 (Instagram) Made By Sport: @madebysport (Twitter), @_madebysport (Instagram) #CSM #JustTalk

To discuss England, Liverpool FC's new away kit and pre-season starting Monday, Gareth Roberts hosts John Gibbons, Sian Bennett and Mike Kearney. Also on the show, John Gibbons speaks to Rishi Jain on the club's plans to support the city's Pride celebrations, and Kick It Out chairman Sanjay Bhandari about the Three Lions' win over Denmark. Subscribe to TAW Player for more reaction to all the news and events that matter to you…

In this episode we welcome our special guest Troy Townsend, Head of Development at Kick It Out. We discuss: ⚽Martin and Troy's late night Twitter exchanges ⚽Troy's role at Kick It Out and how he is working with key stakeholders in the game to challenge racism and abuse ⚽The impact of social media on people and how it needs to improve ⚽Nathan's joy at Andros Townsend's free kick goal whilst playing for Newcastle United and Troy's trip to the newsagents the next day ⚽The areas of the game that are uncomfortable to address but NEED to be spoken about --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefinalwhistlepodcast/message

Social media companies “need to be held accountable” for racial abuse on their platforms. That's according to Troy Townsend, Head of Development with Kick It Out – an organisation that campaigns for equality in football. He spoke to Caradh on iScore about racism in football and their Take A Stand campaign. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Gibbons speaks to Kick It Out chairman Sanjay Bhandari about the Black Lives Matter movement and what football can do to help become a vehicle for change...

The racist chanting and gestures of several members of the crowd at a recent England international match in Bulgaria was a stark reminder that Racism in sports crowds is still an issue that hasn't been driven from stadiums around the world. There have also been recent episodes in British domestic football, particularly in the Manchester derby in which one man in the crowd was given a lifetime ban for what the club believes was clear racist gestures towards two Man Utd players. But there was an ugly situation back in 1810 during a Boxing bout between Tom Cribb, the champion of England, and his African American former slave rival Tom Molyneux. In fact a number of the crowd which numbered thousands turned to violence against Molyneux when he appeared to have gained the upper hand in what was the most important sporting event in the country at the time. An invasion of the ring resulted in an injury to Molyneux's hand which made victory all but impossible. What Molyneux did about it and how the Boxing authorities tried to quell the racial tensions is the story told by Historian Peter Radford, with contributions from Troy Townsend of the anti-racism movement Kick It Out and the former Manchester United and England player Paul Parker who has watched attitudes appear to change over his playing career only to see the ugliness return in the form of online abuse of players. Producer: Tom Alban

Newly appointed Kick It Out chairman Sanjay Bhandari speaks exclusively to The Anfield Wrap about his plans for the organisation. John Gibbons hosted as Sanjay went into depth about his ideas for a three-month listening tour, education and empowering supporters. If you want to get in touch with Sanjay to be a part of his listening tour and have any ideas on what Kick It Out should be doing in the future, please e-mail chair@kickitout.org

Howie Gayle (Howard Gayle) joins Stephen Howson on the Warm Down for a more serious edition.  Visit http://www.theathletic.com/howson to start a 30 day free trial and receive 50% off your yearly subscription (£2.50 per month). PATREON LINK; http://bit.ly/HowsonPatreon European Cup winner with Liverpool, now Ambassador for Kick It Out & Show Racism The Red Card. Howard Gayle joins Stephen for another edition of the Warm Down. Gayle talks through his early career with Liverpool, the racial abuse that came along with being the first black player to play for Liverpool. As well as more current topics such as Solskjaer, Klopp and the 3 strike rule brought in to combat racism in the modern game. He also gives his thoughts on the Suarez, Evra incident back in 2011.