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2008
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16 Dec 2008
Enjoy yourself and raise money for a good cause
This Friday 19th December from 9pm-midnight there's a Christmas party at the Tunnel bar, Sheffield United Football Club (on John Street) to raise…
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12 Dec 2008
FURD staff help train youth workers of the future
In December 2008 Football Unites staff from the ‘V’ involved and Positive Futures schemes in partnership with ‘Streetworx’- a Burngreave…
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09 Dec 2008
Sharrow United and African Dream Team in thrillers
Sharrow United, backed by FURD, are beginning to mount a strong promotion challenge this season, being unbeaten in seven games played so far. On…
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24 Nov 2008
'Unite to Stop the BNP' meeting in Nether Edge
Football Unites is supporting a public meeting being held in Nether Edge, Sheffield, this week, organised by Sheffield Unite Against…
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18 Nov 2008
First ever FURD prodigy stars on league debut
Kyle Walker, who was the first player to be recommended to Sheffield United by FURD coaches Luis Silva and Paul Archer back in 1997, has made an…
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12 Nov 2008
Conflict resolution DVD
KNIFE crime, gang violence and bullying are being put under the spotlight by a group of young film-makers at FURD. The young people are all volunteers…
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11 Nov 2008
Sophina and Desbon return from the DR Congo
Football Unites coach Desbon Bushiri and volunteer Sophina Hanif have returned from their trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where they were…
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04 Nov 2008
Anti-racist action at the Lane
Football Unites showed a united front with players, club staff and fans at the recent Sheffield United v Preston match on 25th October. The day marked…
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21 Oct 2008
Football Unites wins Score4Africa award
Football Unites has beaten off competition from Rio Ferdinand to scoop a top honour at a prestigious ceremony. Football Unites clinched the…
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14 Oct 2008
Anti-Racism Weeks of Action and Black History Month activities
The 'One Game, One Community' annual anti-racist weeks of action in football run from 16th-28th October, part of a Europe-wide campaign…
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07 Oct 2008
Request for old photos and stories
FOOTBALL UNITES Racism Divides, together with colleagues at The Hub African Caribbean youth project, are appealing for photos of local amateur…
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24 Sep 2008
Young people take positive action against conflict
Young volunteers from FURD's Youth Against Conflict group and v scheme have worked alongside InterAct Theatre to produce a Conflict Resolution…
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01 Sep 2008
FURD worker and volunteer go to work with orphans in DR Congo
Football Unites coach Desbon Bushiri has flown out to the Democratic Republic of Congo to help the Football Between Communities project that he…
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05 Aug 2008
All Nations tournament unites communities
Football Unites ran its sixth All Nations tournament in Sheffield on 19th July. The event succeeded in bringing together football lovers from across…
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22 Jul 2008
Warren's tribute to coach Silva
WHEN teenager Warren Burrell was growing up in inner city Sheffield he knew his life could have easily taken the wrong direction. But thanks to…
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16 Jul 2008
FURD welcomes appointment of Asian manager at world's oldest club
Football Unites coaches are delighted at the appointment of Chris Dolby as the manager of Sheffield FC. Chris, as well as his assistant Gavin Smith,…
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16 Jul 2008
Summer activities for 8-13 year olds
Football Unites alongside other local organisations is running activities for 8-13 year olds throughout the school holidays in the Sharrow, Broomhall…
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15 Jul 2008
FURD coach steers Sheffield Kickz team to victory
Sharrow Kickz Programme is running football sessions twice a week, all year round and is aimed at young people aged 13 – 18. The programme…
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09 Jul 2008
Come and see us at Sharrow Festival
It's Sharrow Festival on Saturday 12th July! Football Unites will be there with Streetkick and a stall so come and have a game and pick up a free…
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02 Jul 2008
All Nations tournament - teams invited
EURO 2008 might have been showcasing Europe's hottest talent but Sheffield is gearing up for its own multicultural tournament. The All Nations…
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24 Jun 2008
African Dream Team looking for new players
Want to join the up and coming team in the Meadowhall Sunday League in Sheffield? The African Dream Team, now entering the 2nd division as 3rd…
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18 Jun 2008
Euro 2008 blog - Austria v Germany and Turkey v Czech Republic
Monday, June 16 The warmest day of the tour thus far, and the much awaited clash between one of the host countries (Austria) and the Germans - which…
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16 Jun 2008
Teams needed for All Nations Football Festival
Football Unites would like to invite teams to enter the All Nations Football Tournament on Saturday 19th July. This is a 7-a-side tournament for…
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15 Jun 2008
Streetkick tour moves to Innsbruck
Saturday, June 14 The day centred around the Spain v Sweeden game that took place. The Streetkick event was hugely busy, and the town seemed to be…
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13 Jun 2008
Wigs unite!
Thursday, June 12: Well the FURD Geneva group are on their way back to Sheffield just as our Austria team fly out to Innsbruck. The Geneva team…
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11 Jun 2008
FURD's Euro 2008 blog update
Tuesday, June 10: Well it's been a quiet couple of days for the FURD Streetkick team in Geneva. If it wasn't for the giant football supended…
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11 Jun 2008
FURD trainee Warren Burrell turns professional
Football Unites coaches are delighted to report that Warren Burrell, who attended FURD's coaching sessions, has been awarded a professional…
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08 Jun 2008
FURD Euro 2008 campaign under way after damp start
The FURD Streetkick team finally got their Euro 2008 campaign up and running after two days of steady rain threatened to dampen spirits in Geneva. The…
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03 Jun 2008
Streetkick off to the Euros
England aren't going to Euro 2008 but Football Unites is. FURD is taking its Streetkick game to Innsbruck and Geneva to spread its anti-racism…
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14 May 2008
Sharrow United win the Cup!
FURD-supported giant-killers Sharrow United of the Meadowhall Sunday League First Division beat Premier League side Wadsley Bridge WMC 2-0 to win the…
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06 May 2008
Cheer on our local lads in the Cup final!
*Please note change of date from 8th to 13th May* Come and support your local team in the Meadowhall Cup Final at Bramall Lane on…
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29 Apr 2008
Cricket fun day
FURD's full-time v volunteers are organising a cricket fun day on Sunday 11th May at Mount Pleasant Park, Sharrow, Sheffield from 12 til 4pm. You…
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21 Apr 2008
Community Day
Come and join a great family day out and a fun-packed celebration of football and cricket at Bramall Lane, home of Sheffield United, on Sunday,…
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15 Apr 2008
Education/youth worker required by Football Unites
Education/Youth Worker Maternity Cover 19th May 2008-27th February 2009 Football Unites, Racism Divides Educational Trust is looking for a…
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09 Apr 2008
New volunteering opportunities with Football Unites
Football Unites Racism Divides Educational Trust is one of 152 projects across the country who will be funded by v as part of vinvolved, a new…
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07 Apr 2008
Sharrow United reach Bramall Lane Cup Final!
FURD-supported team Sharrow United won a place in the Meadowhall Sunday League Cup Final with a 3-2 win over Crosspool. Their Premier League…
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01 Apr 2008
Free football coaching for women
We're currently running football coaching sessions, aimed primarily at Asian and other ethnic minority women, run by qualified female coaches. The…
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27 Mar 2008
Liban Abdi scores winning goal for Blades in Budapest
FURD protégé LIBAN ABDI celebrated his call-up to the Blades senior squad with the winning goal against Hungarian side Ferencvaros. Liban's…
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25 Mar 2008
FURD on the ball!
Football Unites, Racism Divides has appointed Sheffield-based On The Ball PR to handle its public relations. On The Ball PR is a dedicated sports PR…
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24 Mar 2008
Sharrow to Soweto event to raise funds for FURD worker's DR Congo initiative
Football Unites Racism Divides has worked in the South Yorkshire region since it was set up in 1995 but now it’s taking its message abroad. Desbon…
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17 Mar 2008
Abdi honoured for voluntary work
Football Unites volunteer Abdi Hussein was presented with a prestigious award for voluntary work by former England manager Graham Taylor at…
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05 Mar 2008
FURD's own Del Piero to receive major award for volunteering
A young man from Somalia who has made Sheffield his home is to address some of the biggest names in football later this week. Abdi Hussein, aged 23,…
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13 Feb 2008
FURD work spreads to DR Congo
Football Unites Community Coach Desbon Bushiri Rubamba has returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo where he's been to set up the…
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01 Feb 2008
Exhibitions for sale
We have four copies of the History of Black Footballers exhibition for sale for the bargain price of £25 each. They have been regularly used for…
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29 Jan 2008
FURD and FARE at the African Cup of Nations
Football Unites and FARE members are involved in a number of activities at the African Cup of Nations in Ghana. One highlight is a football festival…
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21 Jan 2008
Part-time Voice and Influence Participation Worker required
Football Unites, Racism Divides Educational Trust is looking for a self- motivated person who enjoys interacting with young people. The successful…
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06 Jan 2008
Sharrow one step away from Bramall Lane Cup Final
Sharrow United opened 2008 with a seven-goal thriller to claim a place in the Meadowhall Sheffield and District Sunday League semi-finals following a…