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Reading striker Jason Roberts to snub Kick It Out over John Terry case

Jason Roberts: Reading striker plans to boycott this weekend's 'Kick It Out' initiative
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Jason Roberts is set to boycott this weekend's Kick It Out initiative in protest at a perceived lack of action on racism.

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When asked about a possible punishment, he added: "I think they should be considering everything. Like you said, if someone uses those words in the workplace they would be sanctioned accordingly. "I think to use that language in any context, regardless of the way it's been painted, the context in what it's used is still debatable in my eyes, and the fact it's come out in that way you have to be strong in their actions. "The fact someone is such a huge part of a club, you have to make a decision on that and as I said, it's come a year too late, and we'll wait and see what the authorities further have to do about it."

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