Time for MPs to take action on racism in football – and for journalists to step up as well
Les Ferdinand decries the existence of racism in the game, John Terry’s lacklustre punishment and a lack of representation in football.
Dan Holden
Dan is an intern at Left Foot Forward. He is a University of Liverpool graduate with a fervent interest in social policy, specifically education. Dan has previously written for Shifting Grounds and is a devotee of The Wire and all things Tom Waits.
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