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2011
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05 Dec 2011
Teams wanted for new 5-a-side league
FURD, in partnership with Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA, is setting up a new 5-a-side league, called the Unity League, and is inviting teams…
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23 Nov 2011
Kyle Walker, England star
Kyle Walker made his long-awaited England debut on Saturday November 12th, coming on as a substitute for the last five minutes of England's 1-0…
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01 Nov 2011
Action Week activities by FURD
Black History Month and One Game, One Community Weeks of Action have now finished. However, two exhibitions on loan from FURD can still be seen…
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31 Oct 2011
FURD founder honoured in Black List Awards
Howard Holmes, who helped set up FURD, and was its Director until his semi-retirement last month, has been presented with a Special Award by the…
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25 Oct 2011
'Defending Multiculturalism' book launch
Last week saw the Sheffield launch of a new book. 'Defending Multiculturalism: A Guide for the Movement', edited by Hassan…
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12 Oct 2011
Action Weeks and Black History Month activities
October marks Black History Month and also the national 'One Game, One Community' weeks of action for equality in football. The action…
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10 Oct 2011
Teams wanted for half-term football tournament
A 5-a-side football tournament is being planned for Under-16 and Under-14 boys at half-term, and teams are invited to enter. It will take place on…
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04 Oct 2011
Football Unites 2011 newsletter now available
The 2011 edition of 'Unity', FURD's annual newsletter, is now available, containing interviews, photos, case studies and news of our…
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26 Sep 2011
Howard has left the building…but not for good!
FURD's Project Director Howard Holmes takes semi-retirement this month after 15 years at the helm. One of FURD's founders, he has steered the…
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20 Sep 2011
Sporting experiences of refugees
FURD held a stimulating interim conference on 9th September as part of ‘Football – a shared sense of belonging?’, its 3 year research project…