Players from 1st, 2nd and 3rd division squads,
In the Bank of Scotland Premierleague, every midweek game on 27 October will allow clubs to highlight the progress that has been made since the first SPL Weekend of Action in January. On that that day Motherwell will be at home playing
Dunfermline and Motherwell show the Red Card to Racism
SPL Secretary Ian Blair said:
"All of our member clubs are tackling the problem of racism on a number
of levels. Strategies such as community programmes, supporters'
charters and inclusive marketing campaigns are being used to install the
values of equality and tolerance among Scottish football fans on one
hand, while on the other hand our safety officers are working hard
behind the scenes with the police and stewards to eradicate racism on
the terraces.
This month's SRTRC campaign builds upon the SPL's involvement last
season and we believe that this co-ordinated approach will help break
down some of the barriers that remain in football and society in
general."
Sadly, last season again saw incidents of racist abuse at Scottish
football grounds, large and small. The authorities, police and stewards
presence today reflects the work that is being done to ensure the
correct procedures are in place to deal with these offences, should they
occur again.
With the help of hundreds of organisations, SRTRC will begin
distributing 200 000 anti-racist football squad posters to young people
throughout
premierleague select all available for free. The SRTRC annual schools
competition continues to grow with over 10% of schools taking part last
year. Schools can register at www.eis.org.uk.