Events

Everton FC

October 2006

Everton again hosted a Show Racism the Red Card event at Goodison Park and as with previous seasons, it was very successful. A great panel was assembled to answer questions from an audience of young people from local schools. Featuring; Tim Howard, Nuno Valente (+ interpreter), Calvin Zola (Tranmere Rovers FC) and Honorary Patrons Howard Gayle & Earl Barrett. The event was chaired by Kieron Brady, and Gary Bennett was also in attendance to take part in the Question and answer session with the panel.

The event saw the unveiling of the new Everton FC/SRTRC poster, copies of which were distributed with magazines, bags and stickers. After viewing the DVD, the young people were able to ask questions of the panel on racism, every questioner receiving a SRTRC wristband. The panel handled all the questions comprehensively. After this the audience had an opportunity to get autographs from the assembled VIPs and go on a tour of the Goodison Park ground, including dressing rooms and the dug-outs.

An under 7's team from the area also attended to be presented with their trophy by the Everton players. The team are sponsored by Unison and have been wearing SRTRC sweatshirts to all their games, at time of writing they are undefeated!

Show Racism the Red Card would like to thank Everton FC and in particular Alan Johnson for organising the event and the involvement of Everton players, the players and patrons who attended, Gary Simcock of Skillsforce for inviting the young people and all who attended for making it another occasion to remember.