Premier League clubs to extend bans for fan abuse
There have been several incidents of league stars being subjected to racist abuse from the stands this season
There have been several incidents of league stars being subjected to racist abuse from the stands this season. PHOTO: AFP
LONDON:
Premier League clubs have agreed to extend bans imposed on supporters for abusive behaviour to every stadium in the top-flight.
There have been several incidents of Premier League stars being subjected to racist abuse from the stands this season.
The Professional Footballers' Association have called on the British Government to set up an inquiry and its chief executive Gordon Taylor wants custodial sentences for those found guilty.
FA seeks government help to stamp out racism in football
A statement following the Premier League shareholders' meeting on Thursday said the clubs were "united against all forms of violent, threatening and abusive behaviour".
The statement added: "Following recent events, the 20 clubs committed to introducing a league-wide ban for anyone banned by their club for discriminatory, abusive or violent acts.
"Unacceptable conduct towards players, fans, club employees or referees will not be tolerated by the Premier League or its clubs."
Serie A 'sorry' for monkeys in anti-racism campaign
Earlier on Thursday, Bournemouth issued a lifetime ban to a 17-year-old fan who pleaded guilty to chanting racist abuse during a match against Tottenham last year.
British Police said that the teenager, who cannot be named, pleaded guilty to indecent/racial chanting during a Premier League match against Tottenham on November 30 when he appeared at a London Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
Premier League clubs have agreed to extend bans imposed on supporters for abusive behaviour to every stadium in the top-flight.
There have been several incidents of Premier League stars being subjected to racist abuse from the stands this season.
The Professional Footballers' Association have called on the British Government to set up an inquiry and its chief executive Gordon Taylor wants custodial sentences for those found guilty.
FA seeks government help to stamp out racism in football
A statement following the Premier League shareholders' meeting on Thursday said the clubs were "united against all forms of violent, threatening and abusive behaviour".
The statement added: "Following recent events, the 20 clubs committed to introducing a league-wide ban for anyone banned by their club for discriminatory, abusive or violent acts.
"Unacceptable conduct towards players, fans, club employees or referees will not be tolerated by the Premier League or its clubs."
Serie A 'sorry' for monkeys in anti-racism campaign
Earlier on Thursday, Bournemouth issued a lifetime ban to a 17-year-old fan who pleaded guilty to chanting racist abuse during a match against Tottenham last year.
British Police said that the teenager, who cannot be named, pleaded guilty to indecent/racial chanting during a Premier League match against Tottenham on November 30 when he appeared at a London Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.