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Oakwood Owls promote anti-racism message in football
Oakwood Owls have held a series of events promoting the anti-racism message.Click here for more details.
Three Let's Kick Racism Out Of Football events have been held over the last fortnight all of which were organised by the soccer mad youngsters involved with Oakwood Owls 14-17s youth service football group.
The final event included an hour long lads v. dads/guests match took place on the Fearnville Astroturf
An enjoyable game saw the lads eventually come out 8-2 winners, event despite the presence of greatness in the dads/guests squad in former Bradford City defender Ces Podd.
Rod Christopher, of Oakwood Owls said: "After the game Ces happily took 20 football & racism questions from our participants inside our pod base, which was an excellent education for all involved.
"Ces talked openly about instances of race hate during the 70s & 80s, as well as telling a number of hilarious anecdotes of confrontations with superstars of his day!"
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