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Rangers get Facebook to remove SDL group

Posted in Public Affairs, tagged , , on October 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Following yesterday’s news that Newcastle United were investigating legal action over the English Defence League’s use of their club crest following Show Racism the Red Card’s prompting, we can reveal that Rangers FC are doing likewise.
Rangers inform us that they have successfully asked Facebook to remove references to the club in the context of the [...]

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Newcastle United consider legal action over EDL use of club crest

Posted in Public Affairs, tagged , , on October 6, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Legal action is reportedly being considered by Newcastle United Football Club over the far-right English Defence League’s use of the club badge.
Given the strong attempts to exploit football networks across the country, including in Scotland, I hope other clubs will consider this action if viable.

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Islamophobia shown the Red Card

Posted in Public Affairs, tagged , on December 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

I attended the unveiling of Show Racism the Red Card’s Islamophobia DVD in the Scottish Parliament yesterday.
The film itself is excellent. It really is a good watch. It features Thierry Henry striking up some typically chic gallic poses with genuinely insightful comments on the issue. Other footballers include Samuel Etoo, Rio Ferdinand, Didier Drogba and [...]

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