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05th August 2005


Show Racism the Red Card and Livingston FC coaching scheme



SRTRC launched a coaching scheme this summer in partnership with Livingston FC aimed at increasing the number of Scottish black and Asian players making the breakthrough at the top level. Grassroots team Glasgow Ansar took part in Livingston FC community youth coaching sessions resulting in one outstanding talent being offered full-time coaching facilities at the club.


Glasgow Ansar with Livingston FCHaroon Ahmed said:


"I would like this to be a start for Asian footballers in Scotland - to make a path to show other people that there is a chance for Asians to make it. Hopefully we will see a Scottish Asian footballer in the coming years."


Heart of Midlothian FC, Dundee United FC and Hibernian FC have agreed to launch similar projects in the near future.


SRTRC campaign worker Imran Alam said:


"Problems still persist but we are making headway. This initial response from grassroots multi-cultural sporting organisations and clubs gives cause for optimism."


"SRTRC will be developing this project over the next 3 years with the goal of creating a genuinely level playing field for people of all racial and religious backgrounds in Scottish football."