Tuesday 1st October, 2019 at 11:21am
Partick Thistle is proudly supporting Show Racism the Red Cards Fortnight of Action. Many of you will have seen the campaign within football for many years, the, SPFL and its member clubs have been supporting the campaign since it started in Scotland 16 years ago.
In addition to increasing the awareness of SRtRC’s work in Scotland, the Fortnight of Action from 4th – 20th October 2019, shows commitment at the highest level of Scottish football to eradicate racism and discrimination of any form from our game.
All professional clubs will show their support over one weekend – Friday 4th, Saturday 5thand Sunday 6th October. Clubs will be united in calling for an end to racism in football and society. Players in over 40 European Countries are involved in similar events as part of FARE network against racism and discrimination.
We urge fans to continue to support the anti-racism message; it is the responsibility of us all
Sean McGinty, Partick Thistle Football Club’s Show Racism the Red Card Fortnight of Action Ambassador said:
“Football is a unique and very powerful thing that can bring people from different backgrounds, cultures, religions and nationalities together. It may be a cliché but sport really is a universal language that can break down barriers more effectively than just about anything else.
There is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind, full stop. My teammates and I will be proudly be taking part in Show Racism the Red Card’s Fortnight of Action and you should too. Together we can put an end to racism in football once and for all.”
Partick Thistle Football Club condemn all forms of racism and any racist behaviour will not be tolerated within the club.
Show Racism the Red Card are working with grassroots football, community groups, schools, the police and prison service to ensure that going forward Scottish society and Scottish football is fair, inclusive and accessible for all.
Football is a sport that is followed by people across the world and football matches should be an enjoyable experience for all, whatever their background. We all have a part to play in challenging racism in football and society.
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