Drogheda United lead the way to Show Racism the Red Card

Everyone is getting behind Drogheda

Venue: United Park, Windmill Road, Drogheda

Time: 1:45pm

Date: 25th May 2006

Concept: FAI Cup Winners, All Ireland Setanta Cup Champions and eircom League leaders Drogheda United partner with education project to launch anti- racism team poster











School students from around Drogheda will join local legends and players from Poland and Nigeria in a question and answer forum. The panel will include:
Paul Doolin (Drogheda United Manager)
Declan 'Fabio' O Brien (Captain)
Shane Robinson (Drogheda United player)
Kemi Toba (Drogheda United Ladies)
Lucasz Wawrzniak (Manager of the Polish team which won the Brian Kerr Intercontinental League)

Paul Doolin said today: “There is no place for racism in football or in society. We are a club going forward and we want to everyone to be welcome in our grounds. We are delighted to be part of this initiative”.

Club Captain Declan 'Fabio' O’ Brien added: “As players we have a responsibility to lead by example. Ireland is a changing country and Drogheda is a changing town. Racism is not acceptable amongst players on the pitch and we abhor racism in any shape or form off the pitch”.

Shane Robinson said: “As a member of the PFAI Anti-racism committee, our association are one of the driving forces behind this campaign. We recognise the importance of the players role in delivering the anti-racism message through sport and education. The PFAI look forward to developing future partnerships with the rest of the clubs in the eircom League ”.