FA launches diversity code with 19 Premier League clubs on board

Code aims to increase ethnic and gender diversity in footballSouthampton support objectives but awaiting developmentsA plan to increase ethnic and gender diversity within the top echelons of football launched on Tuesday with the backing of Premier League clubs.The Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code is an attempt to correct a glaring imbalance that “clubs and support structures off the pitch do not reflect the increasing gender and ethnic diversity seen on the pitch”. The voluntary code has been signed by 19 top-flight clubs, with Southampton the only exception. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/oct/27/fa-launches-diversity-code-with-19-premier-league-clubs-on-board #football #the_fa #premier_league #football_league #sport #race