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2009
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21 Dec 2009
FARE seeks Co-ordinator
Following a structural review of its procedures FARE is seeking to recruit a full-time co-ordinator. S/he will ensure that the secretariat functions…
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15 Dec 2009
FURD backs the bid!
Football Unites is backing Sheffield's bid to be one of the host cities if England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup finals is successful.…
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07 Dec 2009
New book about Walter Tull for sale through FURD
'Walter Tull, 1888-1918: Officer, Footballer: All the Guns in France Couldn't Wake Me', is the new biography of one of the earliest black…
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01 Dec 2009
Research Officer and Events Organiser wanted by FURD
Football Unites, Racism Divides Educational Trust is currently looking for two people to join its staff team: 1. Events organiser (part time) to…
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24 Nov 2009
Football Unites features in new book
Football Unites has contributed to a new book about anti-racism campaigns in European football. 'Anti-Racism in European Football: Fair…
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18 Nov 2009
In loving memory of Kola Lucas
Football Unites has been touched to learn that the family of Kola Lucas is asking people to make donations to Football Unites, Racism Divides…
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11 Nov 2009
FURD volunteer wins award
FURD volunteer Aaron Allcock, who is currently doing a full-time volunteer placement with us as part of our 'V' programme for 16-25-year-olds,…
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28 Oct 2009
Remember Ahmed tournament
Football Unites, Racism Divides, supported by partners The United Initiative and Kickz, held a special half-term tournament in memory of FURD…
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26 Oct 2009
FURD mourns for Kola
Staff and young people at FURD have been shocked to hear of the death of one of its great characters, Kola Lucas, at the age of 25. It appears that…
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21 Oct 2009
Anti Racism Week of Action
The Kick It Out 'One Game, One Community' weeks of action are now in in full swing, running from 15th - 27th October. The…
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15 Oct 2009
Deano impressed by ‘real talent’ of FURD youth team as weeks of action begin
Former Blades hero Brian Deane was impressed with the quality of the FURD Positive Futures youth team squad at the Kick It Out ‘Dream Manager’…
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07 Oct 2009
Wharton, Walter, Wayne and the World Cup
To mark Black History Month, Football Unites is organising an event on 20th October to celebrate the early black pioneers of football, Arthur Wharton…
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29 Sep 2009
Create a soundtrack for United or Wednesday
Young people in Sheffield are being offered a unique opportunity to tap into their creative talents and make the music the city's football…
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23 Sep 2009
Job vacancies with Show Racism the Red Card
Show Racism the Red Card is an anti-racist charity, which harnesses the high profile of professional footballers to combat racism in society. It is…
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08 Sep 2009
Sharrow new management team off to winning start
Sharrow United, under the new management team of Vill Powell and John Sulph, got their season off to a winning start in a seven goal thriller against…
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17 Aug 2009
Sunday football coaching is back!
Football Unites' Sunday football coaching sessions at the Sheffield United Academy are now up and running again after a short break. The coaching…
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10 Aug 2009
Summer activities
Football Unites is offering the following upcoming free activities in Sheffield: Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th August: Football and coaching on…
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17 Jul 2009
Funeral takes place of Ahmed Hassan
The funeral of FURD Positive Futures player Ahmed Hassan took place on Friday 17th July, attended by hundreds of mourners, including his fellow team…
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16 Jul 2009
Ahmed Hassan
Ahmed Hassan, who tragically died in Monday's accident, had been attending coaching sessions at Football Unites, Racism Divides…
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16 Jul 2009
Coaching cancelled this week
We apologise but all FURD coaching sessions have been cancelled for the rest of this week up to and including Sunday 19th July.
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15 Jul 2009
FURD minibus tragedy update
The FURD Positive Futures team player who tragically lost his life in the M1 minibus accident on Monday 13th July has been named as 18-year-old Ahmed…
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14 Jul 2009
FURD minibus crash : Statement
Football Unites is sorry to report that a minibus containing workers and young people representing FURD was involved in an accident on the M1 on…
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07 Jul 2009
Tom Collins
FURD is very sorry to have to pass on the news that Tom Collins passed away on Monday 29th June. Tom came to work at FURD as a Youth Worker…
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19 May 2009
Vibes and Unity!
Young people from Football Unites' V volunteers scheme are organising an exciting free city-centre event in Sheffield this Saturday, 23rd May,…
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18 May 2009
Laurie Cunningham remembered in style
The life of Laurie Cunningham, the first black player to represent England in an under-21 international, was remembered at a special dinner organised…
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11 May 2009
Job vacancy: Music Leader
FURD and its partner organisations are seeking a Music Leader to work on their new Sound Kickers project. The deadline is Friday 22nd May and…
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06 May 2009
free fun female football!
Are you or someone you know female, age 10-adult, with an interest in football? Then come to our free fun female football sessions on Sundays from…
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29 Apr 2009
Kickz is not just for boys
Street Dance is a partnership delivery between Kickz and Sport Sharrow (Activity Sheffield) and over the past few months the Kickz Street Dance…
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22 Apr 2009
Community Day on 17th May
Sheffield United will be hosting this year's Community Day at Bramall Lane on Sunday 17th May from 1pm-4pm. The club will be welcoming…
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08 Apr 2009
The Laurie Cunningham Memorial Dinner
Football Unites and The Hub African-Caribbean Centre, with the support of Sheffield United FC, are organising a special event to mark the development…
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06 Apr 2009
Free half term football coaching
Football Unites invites anyone, of any age, gender or ability to free football coaching sessions over the Easter holidays. Sessions will take…
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31 Mar 2009
Music unites!
Football Unites has been successful in obtaining £30,000 of grant funding from Youth Music (Power Play) to develop and run a music project…
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24 Mar 2009
Thank you night for volunteers
Football Unites Racism Divides, with support from students at Sheffield Hallam University, has organised a presentation evening to thank young…
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17 Mar 2009
One Game South Yorkshire free advice session
Are you an amateur club or community group looking for funding to develop your club? Are you looking to develop coaches, referees and young players?…
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04 Mar 2009
State of the art youth centre gets the green light
FURD, its partner organisations and young people in the area have received a major boost with the news that our bid to build a new purpose built…
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02 Mar 2009
Blades field two FURD referrals against Hull
Aymen Tahar, who was initially recommended to Sheffield United by FURD's coaches, made his first team debut for the Blades in their FA Cup fifth…
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10 Feb 2009
FURD prodigy plays for England
Sheffield United's 18-year-old defender Kyle Walker made his debut for England under-19s in their friendly against Spain in Bournemouth on…
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04 Feb 2009
FARE tendering for consultant
FARE, the European anti-discrimination network, has launched an open tender to seek an external consultant who can advise on future development of the…
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26 Jan 2009
Vote for The Twins!
Two former Football Unites volunteers have reached the final of a major TV talent contest! Identical twins Francine and Nicola Gleadall from…
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14 Jan 2009
Kyle's debut for Blades wins praise from manager
Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell praised the performance of debutant Kyle Walker in the 4-1 Third Round FA Cup win at Leyton Orient. "He…
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07 Jan 2009
Disappointment for Kyle as Blades cup-tie suffers dramatic postponement
FURD staff understand that Kyle Walker, the first player to be recommended by FURD coaches to Sheffield United, had been selected for his first…