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TEAM WALKS OFF AMID NEW RACE CLAIMS

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
5 January 2020

AN investigation is underway after a whole team walked off in protest at alleged racist abuse.
Fisher FC have issued a statement this week confirming that they abandoned last Saturday’s Southern Counties East Premier game between AFC Croydon Athletic due to alleged abuse towards one of their players.
The game was eventually called off in the 58th minute with the hosts winning 3-1.
The accused Croydon player firmly denies the allegation.
The statement from Fisher read: “A member of the opposing team made a racially abusive comment towards the Fisher team.
“As a result of th...

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