Northern Premier League

Adders ban is first step in racism battle

Athetstone Town hope that having to play two matches behind closed doors will prove a “deterrent” in the fight against discrimination, but admit the overall battle is a much tougher one to win.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 October 2023

By Andy Mitchell

ATHERSTONE Town hope that having to play two matches behind closed doors will prove a “deterrent” in the fight against discrimination, but admit the overall battle is a much tougher one to win.
The Adders received the punishment, which covered last weekend’s home match with Northwich Victoria and Saturday’s clash with Shifnal Town, in the wake of the abandonment of a Midland League Premier Division showdown with Highgate United last month.
The Gate’s players and management decided against playing the second half after keeper Reece Francis was subjected to a racist remark fr...

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