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Show Racism The Red Card

17th October 2024

Show Racism The Red Card

St Johnstone Football Club are proudly continuing their support of Show Racism the Red Card’s Match Actions Campaign during Saturday's William Hill Premiership match against Ross County.

Show Racism the Red Card is the UK’s leading anti-racism Education Charity, working within schools, workplaces, sports, and community organisations to educate children, young people, and adults on challenging prejudice and stereotypes. Using the power of football is a powerful tool to initiate conversations about anti-racism and our club has supported their messages of tolerance and inclusion for many years. Now more than ever, the importance of active anti-racism cannot be overstated.

Across Scottish football, clubs will show their commitment to anti-racism over one weekend – Friday 18th, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October. This weekend also coincides with Show Racism the Red Card’s UK-wide annual fundraising drive, Wear Red Day, taking place on Friday 18th. On this day, individuals and groups up and down the country are encouraged to wear red and donate to show their support for the campaign and its message.

Billy Singh, Campaign Manager from Show Racism the Red Card in Scotland had this to say: 

"We are delighted once again that Scottish football is supporting our much-needed anti-racist message. With the recent race riots in England and the continued demonisation of migrant communities across the UK we all have a collective responsibility to challenge all acts of racism not only within football but in our communities, workplaces and social spaces.

"In our schools we have, on average, 50 recorded racist incidents a week and on our streets there are on average 9 recorded racist incidents a day. Thankfully in Scotland we did not have the race riots that they had in England but there are people in our communities that want to divide us. 

"Football fans can be a force for good and by being active anti-racists we can change hearts, minds and lives. Please continue to support our campaign."

St Johnstone CEO Fran Smith added: "It is hugely important that as a club we use our profile to increase awareness and help to tackle the issue of racism not just in the game but in society as a whole.

"At St Johnstone and the club's charitable arm, Saints in the Community, we work closely with the local community to help tackle racism. Saints in the Community deliver an education programme throughout all schools in Perth and Kinross and it is an initiative we are all proud of here at McDiarmid Park.

"Show Racism the Red Card also do amazing work in communities throughout Scotland and this weekend it will be great to see all the SPFL clubs coming together in a bid to tackle racism and discrimination.

"Everyone at the club fully supports the Show Racism the Red Card fortnight of action."

Football is a sport that is loved across the world and football matches should be an enjoyable experience for everyone, of all backgrounds. Education is the key and since our formation in 1996 Show Racism the Red Card has engaged with over 1 million learners. St Johnstone are proud to support the campaign to reach their next big milestone and to ensure Scotland is equipped with the tools to challenge and eradicate racism from football and society.

Further information:

Website: www.theredcard.org

Education Hub: www.theredcardhub.org

Video platform: www.voices.theredcard.org

Wear Red Day: www.theredcard.org/wear-red-day

And follow them on:

Instagram @SRtRCScotland 

Twitter @SRtRCScotland

Facebook.com/theRedCardScotland

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