Sanjay Bhandari

Anton Ferdinand: 'People sending hate messages must be held accountable'
A working group has been set up to ensure there are real world consequences for online abuse.
Jan 18, 13:07

Sky Sports announces £3m funding package to Kick It Out
The deal will see Sky become Kick It Out's media partner.
Dec 21, 10:21

Kick It Out chief praises Millwall and Derby players for taking knee amid boos
The Football Association strongly condemns spectators actively voicing their opposition to taking a knee.
Dec 5, 18:23

Kick it Out admits Anton Ferdinand did not receive proper support in racism case
The FA was unhappy about comments made in Anton Ferdinand's documentary by Kick It Out's head of development Troy Townsend.
Dec 1, 11:53

FA hoping to appoint new chairman by next March
Greg Clarke resigned on Tuesday evening after making a series of offensive remarks during an evidence session with MPs.
Nov 11, 15:54

Sanjay Bhandari offers to help FA find Greg Clarke replacement
Greg Clarke resigned after making a series of offensive remarks during an evidence session with MPs.
Nov 11, 15:42

Andy Cole urges FA to make fundamental changes to diversity approach
Former Manchester United star Andy Cole says the governing body must illustrate its commitment to making "progress".
Nov 11, 11:18

Greg Clarke resigns as FA chairman over "deeply offensive" comments
The comments, made before a DCMS committee, provoked a storm of criticism that led to his departure.
Nov 11, 08:22

FA "absolutely committed" to diversity after Greg Clarke resignation
The 63-year-old apologised after using the word 'coloured' to describe black players, while also angering other groups.
Nov 10, 20:46

What next for the Football Association and Greg Clarke after a disastrous day?
Greg Clarke has resigned as FA chairman after making a series of controversial comments in front of MPs.
Nov 10, 19:20

Kick It Out chief welcomes introduction of FA diversity code
Chair Sanjay Bhandari says the campaign group will track how football progresses against the code's targets.
Oct 27, 15:13

Kick It Out chief: 'We are excited for the future'
Reports have cast doubt on the future funding Kick It Out will receive.
Oct 23, 16:08

Kick It Out chief: "Landon Donovan has taken the genie out of the bottle"
Sanjay Bhandari's organisation is working with Facebook and Twitter on a new initiative called Take A Stand.
Oct 11, 08:59

Kick It Out chief fears online hate figures "could go through the roof"
Data released on Thursday showed hate crime incidents were reported in relation to 287 matches across the UK in the 2019-20 season.
Sep 24, 16:56

Football police chief "incredibly concerned" by rise in hate crime figures
A Home Office report found there were hate crime incidents related to 287 matches.
Sep 24, 12:19

Kick It Out boss calls for data sharing in order to tackle online abuse
The charity has published its latest annual findings, with a 42 per cent increase in reports of discrimination at matches in the professional game.
Sep 3, 17:24

FA publish new sanctioning guidelines for discrimination
The governing body undertook a detailed consultation process.
Aug 7, 13:54

Raheem Sterling calls for more BAME representatives in positions of power
Raheem Sterling also feels the lack of representation in the game's governance, suggesting a more diverse mix is needed in the corridors of power.
Jun 8, 23:41

Kick It Out chair calls on players to kneel in protest before kickoff
Sanjay Bhandari hopes to see a player-led gesture of solidarity with the anti-racism demonstrations.
Jun 8, 18:26
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