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Moyes: Kick It Out campaign a 'great success'

ESPN staff
October 21, 2012
A number of Everton players opted not to wear the Kick it Out T-shirts ahead of the game against QPR © PA Photos
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Everton manager David Moyes has described the 'Kick It Out' anti-racism campaign as a "great success", as controversy over how racial issues are handled in football escalates.

The build-up to Sunday's match between QPR and Everton at Loftus Road was dominated by the story, with a number of players from both sides - including Anton Ferdinand - refusing to wear the campaign's T-shirts in protest at how authorities have handled some incidents.

Moyes did say he understood why certain players refused and that they will not be punished.

"It is too big a subject just for David Moyes' opinion to matter that much. I did speak to the players," said Moyes. "I gave them the opportunity. It was up to them to decide. I spoke to them and told them how I felt. I understand their points of view and I'm totally supportive of the players.

"I think the Kick It Out campaign has been a great success. They have done a big, big job. I know there have been some incidents recently but overall I think it has been a success. The people have tried to do it to the best of their ability.

"My opinion here is only small. Other people's are more important. There are better people to speak. I understand my players entirely. I think they're more disappointed with our authorities in the way they've taken action, not the Kick It Out campaign."

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