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Steven Mair

James Tavernier and Rangers commend SFA racism summit as Ibrox captain calls on football to 'eradicate hatred'

Rangers captain James Tavernier has praised the SFA for their summit to tackle the worrying increase in racial abuse against footballers.

Last Monday Hampden bosses announced they would hold an urgent meeting on racial discrimination in the game, with the vile alleged abuse suffered by Glen Kamara in the Europa League clash against Slavia Prague high on the agenda.

Livingston captain Marvin Bartley and former Scotland women's star Leanne Ross were also announced as two new advisors on the governing body's Equality and Diversity Advisory Board.

Tavernier, along with four other members of Rangers staff, attended the meeting and were happy to have the opportunity to make their views heard on the matter - but encouraged action over box-ticking.

Tavernier said: "This was a very useful exercise and it was pleasing to be able to air my views to the rest of the clubs in the SPFL as well as the SFA.

“Every black player in our squad had been the victim of racist abuse this season, either online or in the case of Glen Kamara, on the field of play. This is unacceptable and must stop.

“It is vital that football authorities, clubs, government bodies and social media companies work together to educate and empower to ultimately, eradicate hatred from our game and society in general.

“We are keen to continue to engage but highlighted that we need to see clear outcomes from discussions rather than simply ticking a box."

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