"We are open to reforms and new ideas, but they must enhance the complementary balance between domestic and international football in order to improve the game at all levels. cycle 5000 ki While giving evidence to the DCMS select committee hearing into racism at Yorkshire CCC on Tuesday, an emotional Rafiq insisted "racism is not banter" but also conceded he "wasn't perfect" himself during his career. cycle 5000 ki "They can turn around and say: 'Listen, we tried. It hasn't worked out, we're knocking it on the head'. That could happen." cycle 5000 ki Steven Gerrard has been appointed as the new Aston Villa head coach on a three-and-a-half-year deal. cycle 5000 ki