Terry Trial: PFA Statement

The Professional Footballers’ Association Statement

We have considered the judgment delivered this afternoon in the John Terry trial and recognise that this matter has been dealt with thoroughly by the legal process.

The incident and the ensuing publicity has been damaging for football and particularly so for our members. All players have a responsibility to conduct themselves appropriately and be mindful of the fact that they are role models to so many people around the world. 

 We would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our full support for the RESPECT campaign and we will continue to promote and educate our members that they must treat each other with respect and consideration in the same way that they must treat match officials.

Finally, the PFA is and always will be committed to anti-racism and other anti-discrimination initiatives which have achieved considerable success over the last few decades in seeking to eradicate these problems. We recognise that this is an ongoing commitment. There is no place for such behaviour in football and there is and has to be support for those who feel they have encountered racial abuse or any other form of discrimination.

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