No Room For Racism

How clubs and players supported No Room For Racism

10 Oct 2023

Players take the knee at West Ham v Newcastle

From taking the knee to discussions around inclusion and discrimination, clubs are demonstrating that football is for everyone

Last weekend and through to 23 October, the Premier League and its 20 clubs are highlighting No Room For Racism, demonstrating our ongoing support for equality, diversity and inclusion across all areas of football.

Support for the campaign was clear at Matchweek 8 fixtures, both on and off the pitch as players and supporters were united against all forms of discrimination.

The distinctive No Room For Racism branding was visible, including the ball plinth, the handshake boards used after players come out of the tunnel and LED advertising boards.

The Burnley players showed their unity against all forms of racism by wearing branded warm-up T-shirts and taking the knee before kick-off.

Josh Brownhill, Burnley warm-up t-shirts

Supporters embraced No Room For Racism, and at West Ham United's home match against Newcastle United, former defender Anton Ferdinand joined members of Pride of Irons, the Hammers' LGBT+ Supporters' Group, to show their support.

Our Co-Chair Jo representing @PrideOfIrons at the @WestHam stadium

Proud to stand alongside other groups to help stamp out discrimination @InclusiveIrons @anton_ferdinand @whust_whufc #NoRoomForRacism #WHUfamily pic.twitter.com/YkiaOWbJku
— Pride Of Irons (@PrideOfIrons) October 9, 2023

Before kick-off at Sunday's West Midlands derby between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa, fans from both teams celebrated their diverse communities.

🐺🎙️ The Wolves Fan Zone is now open for today's fixture against @AVFCOfficial and is a celebration of the West Midlands’ diverse communities.

🎶 Local artists and live DJs are set to bring to life the cultural heritage of the West Midlands.#WOLAVL https://t.co/w6YrDlUtmZ
— Wolves Fan Services (@WolvesHelp) October 8, 2023

One simple message….. No room for racism @AVFCOfficial @AVFCFoundation @kickitout #NoRoomForRacism pic.twitter.com/56FyKcya7z
— Punjabi Villans (@PunjabiVillans) October 8, 2023

Premier League clubs took to social media too, to reiterate the message that racism will not be tolerated at any level of the game and that everyone should feel welcome.

To mark No Room For Racism, we are celebrating the incredible diversity within our Club that makes football stronger. #NoRoomForRacism pic.twitter.com/J0Xu1DdZhL
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) October 6, 2023

There is #NoRoomForRacism. Anywhere. pic.twitter.com/5PBiBqHGFN
— Wolves (@Wolves) October 8, 2023

There is #NoRoomForRacism anywhere. ❌ pic.twitter.com/pcSlYCRdrT
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) October 6, 2023

At Crystal Palace, the front of their matchday programme for their home encounter with Nottingham Forest was a dedicated show of support.

Together.#CRYNFO | #NoRoomForRacism pic.twitter.com/lwerFwMWAU
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) October 7, 2023

And as well as the activities and support shown so far, the Premier League has created No Room For Racism educational resources which focus on allyship, racial stereotyping, online abuse and inclusion, and can be downloaded for free by teachers.