The Pitching In Isthmian Football League

Diversity the winner at Imber Court

24 Feb 2017 By David Watters

The new Fans For Diversity team took on former gay world champions Stonewall at the Ryman Premier home of the Met Police on Wednesday night to mark February's LGBT history month.

Formed by Kick It Out and the Football Supporters’ Federation this season to build on the success of their joint Fans For Diversity campaign over the last three years, the fans lost their inaugural fixture at Imber Court 7-5 despite taking a 3-0 lead against Middlesex County League Stonewall with a first half hat-trick from Dagenham & Redbridge striker Chris Moore.

Supported by the Premier League’s fans fund, the ‘Fans for Diversity’ campaign was launched with Kick It Out in March 2014 to promote diversity and inclusion across the professional and Non-League game.

The friendly fixture in south west London was staged at the Ryman Premier club's ground with the help of the Surrey FA and the FSF's Anwar Uddin is now looking forward to Fans For Diversity kicking off against opponents around the country and attracting new members and supporters while raising awareness.

The FSF’s campaigns and diversity manager said: "We want to encourage everyone, regardless of background or ability, to come and join the team whether as a player, manager, coach, support staff or fan to be part of something truly unique."

For more information on Fans For Diversity visit: http://www.fsf.org.uk/campaigns/fans-for-diversity/.

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Where next?

Trophy hunters told to turn up early! Dulwich Hamlet are urging their fans to arrive early at Champion Hill on Saturday to see Gavin Rose's side making more history while flying the flag for the Ryman League in the quarter-finals of the Buildbase FA Trophy.

Rolling deal to move in with rivals Kingstonian are set to share the Fetcham Grove home of Ryman Premier rivals Leatherhead next season and beyond if needed.