Please share the news that The Walter Tull Campaign has been given support from Tottenham Hotspur and Northampton Town Football Clubs. Each club issued separate statements

Northampton Town FC

"Northampton Town Football Club proudly support the campaign to raise the profile of one our former players, Walter Tull, as his inspirational story deserves to be seen and heard far and wide.

Walter was a man of huge courage and someone we are proud to say played for the Cobblers. He was the first British-born black army officer and the first black officer to lead white British troops into battle as well as one of the first black professional footballers, playing over 100 games for Northampton Town.

He is remembered here at Sixfields with the memorial in his name that stands proudly outside the stadium and the road around the complex that bears his name. We believe his achievements, his bravery, and his courage is deserving of the widest possible recognition and we wholeheartedly support the campaign"

Tottenham Hotspur FC

"Tottenham Hotspur is proud to be the Club at which Walter Tull became Britain’s first black outfield player in the Football League and his legacy continues to this day, with educational sessions delivered by our Foundation for children within our local community to learn more about such an influential figure in our history. Walter blazed a trail for the many black professional players that have followed in his footsteps at Tottenham Hotspur and across the country. We are therefore supportive of any campaign that aims to recognise Walter’s immense contribution to the society we live in today"

I am hoping that you can help boost this campaign by sharing it with your connections 

Nick Marr