The aim of the club is not to win silverware or secure a Champions League place; its goal will be to unite fans against the ugly side of the beautiful game to create a safe and enjoyable environment in which it can take place.
It is everyone’s responsibility to protect our great game against unwanted abuse and poor behaviour, both on the pitch and on the sidelines. Respect F.C. is not your usual football club; it’s a football club made up of people from all walks of life, with one collective goal – to bring Respect back to the game we all love. It’s time to challenge and change people’s attitudes and make them realise that verbal and physical abuse is not acceptable.
A number of high profile stars are backing the campaign including comedian and avid Bristol City fan Mark Watson who has been appointed the Chairman of Respect FC. For every fan that joins Respect FC, The FA has pledged to put £1 back into the Respect initiative within grassroots football (up to the value of £50,000). To pledge your support and have your say as to how the money should be spent check out www.respectfootballclub.com.
You can download the posters from the related documents on the left of this page. Display them in your club or workplace to show your support for Respect in football.
For more information about Respect FC and the FA Respect programme in Kent please contact Respect Lead Officer Stephanie Gadd on Stephanie.Gadd@Kentfa.com or call on 01622 792140.