Show Racism the Red Card holds events at football clubs throughout the country, using well known footballers to talk to young people about racism, both in sport and in society, in an effort to stamp it out.
There’s absolutely no place in this world anymore for any kind of racism – let’s get that out first and foremost.
There was a check for £5K handed over by Unison in a bid to kick out racism, before the Newcastle match against Everton, on Sunday, at St James’ Park.
Striker Obafemi Martins and Emmerdale actress Charlie Hardwick, received the check from Unison regional convener Claire Williams, on behalf of the North East England-based charity.
Clare Williams said:
“Unison is proud to support Show Racism the Red Card.”
“In the 21st century, people should be able to live and work free from discrimination or prejudice, but sadly this is not yet the case.”
Combining the anti-racist message with the nation’s favourite game is an ideal way to get the message across the young people.”
Ged Grebby, chief executive of Show Racism the Red Card, added:
“Unison has been one of our campaign’s greatest supporters since our inception in 1996 and its involvement and commitment has increased year on year.
“This latest cheque will allow us to do more club and community events in the north east and produce more free resources to combat racism in the region.”
It’s always good to see Newcastle players participating on this sort of thing, which is great for the society, and we’re pleased Oba Martins has become involved.
We’d like to see Oba doing a few somersaults in his next few games for Newcastle also – he couldn’t even do one when he last scored against Portsmouth because that’s when he injured his groin, so he settled for a little shake rattle and roll – but it wasn’t quite the same. 😀
Comments welcome.
10 comments so far
Dan4Toon
Feb 24, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Comment #1anyone seen this on the journal http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/02/24/llambias-insists-that-joe-will-be-back-at-nufc-61634-22993828/ 😀
RyanToon
Feb 24, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Comment #2cant wait till sunday my first game since the 3-0 win at pompey! ironically where oba scored and got injured! give us a goal on sunday oba but NO injury 😉
batty
Feb 24, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Comment #3ryan have your tickets come then
stk85
Feb 24, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Comment #4read that article, and i like how theyre giving joe full backing and support, but the man keeps on having heart attacks, surely now that circumstances have changed he can now walk away with his head held high in the knowledge he’s done a magnificent job and we need to be looking for that new long term manager
beyethegreat
Feb 24, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Comment #5yeah good to see oba backing it
beyethegreat
Feb 24, 2009 at 12:46 PM
Comment #6http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1568202,00.html
Will
Feb 24, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Comment #7Racists are idiots. Simple as that.
beyethegreat
Feb 24, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Comment #8agreed will it makes no sense to be racistsome1s skin colour irrelevant as is their religion
RyanToon
Feb 24, 2009 at 1:18 PM
Comment #9yss batty, got them on monday, still waiting for two more thought but i only ordered them yesterday
Leo
Feb 24, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Comment #10oba was driving along osborne road today, driving a big porsche cayenne, was 1 foot wider than the normal one, i think it had been modified by gembella or something to that effect
looked awesome, he was in the drivers seat singing along to akon, he looked tiny compared to the seat
legend