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THERE IS STILL HOPE FOR CHANGE IN FIGHT AGAINST RACISM

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THE despair in Luton Town’s statement following the racial abuse suffered by Elijah Adebayo a couple of weeks ago was painful to read.
For some reason, the striker has been a persistent target for opposition fans determined to use football as an excuse for bigotry.
‘Is it ever going to stop?’ asked the Hatters.
Sometimes, it feels like it never will.
But whenever hopelessness sets in, I am reminded of a powerful column written for The FLP by the former Crystal Palace and England winger John Salako.
Urging players to take the knee, he recalled how, in the 80s, ...

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