Paul Elliott

UK NEWS: FORMER ANTI-RACISM CAMPAIGNER PAUL ELLIOTT SUED FOR LIBEL OVER N-WORD TEXT

July 25, 2013

Earlier this year former footballer and anti-racism campaigner Paul Elliott (48) dramatically resigned from all of his positions within the Football Association after it was revealed he called ex-Charlton player and former friend Richard Rufus a “nigger” during an argument over a failed business venture.  Click here to read all about it. According to reports Elliott later insisted that the term was not offensive because both men involved are black. Today it was reported that Rufus has now issued High Court proceedings against Elliott. Why? Because after Elliott announced he was […]

UK NEWS: FORMER FOOTBALLER AND ANTI-RACISM CAMPAIGNER RESIGNS OVER RACIST SLUR

February 23, 2013

Via Yahoo Sport The Football Association has accepted the resignation of anti-racism campaigner Paul Elliott from all his positions within the organisation after he made “discriminatory abusive comments”. Elliott, a former Chelsea and Celtic defender, allegedly aimed a racial insult via text at ex-Charlton player Richard Rufus in an argument over a failed business venture. Both men are black. The Sun reported that Elliott, 48, texted Rufus the words: “Ur (sic) a stupid man nigger. You dog. Ur history my friend.” Elliott, […]