Port Vale will come together with communities of all races, cultures and religious beliefs to back the unifying message 'One Game, One Community' this October, by holding a day of action at Vale Park.

The match against SwindonTown on the 27th October 2007 will be the club's designated Kick It Out game.

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The special match day will be one of 1000 events taking place across the country between the 18 - 30 October during the Kick It Out week of action. All 92 professional clubs, as well as conference and non- league clubs will also hold activities to support the period.

The week of action has been co-ordinated by football's anti-racism and inclusion campaign, Kick It Out, as part of the game's ongoing contribution to promote greater inclusion in the game.

Port Vale are proud to be getting behind the message 'One Game, One Community' as part of the club's commitment to promoting inclusion in the game and working alongside all communities to kick racism out of football. Activities at the Kick It Out day will clearly spell out the clubs position and will include:

?Banner parade and half time penalty shoot-out

?Anti-racist PA announcement from a player & Players emerging onto pitch in Kick it Out T-shirts

?VAR exhibition and VAR/Kick it Out resources in club restaurant & distribution of VAR/Kick it Out resources to fans at turnstiles

?Pre and post-match articles for programmes, website and local media

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Lord Herman Ouseley, Chairman of Kick It Out, today commented,

"We should be proud of the progress we have made in challenging racism in the UK, and the work we are all doing to be open and inclusive.

"The Week of Action will celebrate the contribution all communities have made to the game and offer an opportunity for a symbolic stand against all forms of discrimination."