Football League \'angered\' by alleged racist abuse

Football League 'angered' by alleged racist abuse

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chiefs have condemned a fresh of alleged in several matches this weekend.

Wigan, also in the second tier, have reported a sickening message was sent to wing-back on to the police.

Meanwhile, have also revealed that several of their players were allegedly abused ahead of their game at as they went on a pre-match walk from the team hotel before the League Two game at Meadow Lane.

The incidents come hot on the heels of the racist abuse that had already tarnished this season across

fans marred England's Euro 2020 recently by abusing Danny Rose, and

Manchester City Sterling was also the victim of alleged racist abuse in a match at Chelsea in December.

Arsenal's had a banana skin thrown at him by a Tottenham support.

"The EFL was saddened, disappointed and angered to hear of further reports of alleged following the conclusion of some matches on Saturday afternoon," the statement read.

"It was exceptionally disappointing that this happened as clubs up and down the country were raising awareness of such issues as part of Kick it Out's Week of Action.

"We remain fully committed to continuing to work alongside The FA and as well as other relevant parties to ensure that provides a welcoming environment for supporters attending matches and those participating in them.

"We cannot, and will not, accept this type of behaviour inside our stadiums, as we know our clubs won't."

Holmes, 24, was substituted in the 74th minute against Brentford, with the incident occurring nine minutes after the Bees' third equaliser.

A statement on the Brentford website read: "Club can confirm that a season-ticket holder was arrested following today's game against

"The man in question has been accused of committing a racially-aggravated public order offence in the later stages of today's game. He was identified at the time, removed from the ground and subsequently arrested.

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First Published: Sun, April 07 2019. 22:00 IST