Sunday 26 February 2012

Radio Merseyside Upfront Programme - racism in football

Radio Merseyside Upfront Programme -
 presents the news and views of Liverpool's black community. 

Click link to listen:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=upfront%20phina%20oruche


Programme content: 

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Target: John Barnes backheels a banana off the pitch during match at Everton in 1988 Photo: GETTY IMAGES
John Barnes sets out his view on racism in football. He sets out his defence of LFC. Liverpool & National Black And Anti - racist Organisations speak to the issue of racism in football, the LFC Suarez saga and racism in Liverpool. Vinny Thomlinson, former chair of Merseyside Black Police Association outlines racism its impact on the city of Liverpool and society, Eric Lynch a member of LNB & ARO talks about racism and his historical perspective and Neil Danns premier league footballer talks of his experiences.
 
Neil Danns

Radio Merseyside Upfront