To All Supporters
Following our fantastic performance against Potters Bar we have been informed by the assistant referee that we are going to be reported to the FA as a number of our supporters were racially abusing the physio from Potters Bar. He also made us aware that a number of our adult supporters were abusing the linesman throughout the whole second half of the game. The abuse was “vile” and was by far the worse the official had ever heard.
We anticipate a significant penalty, and we potentially will be forced to play a number of games without spectators. This is not the first time we have been reported to the FA for abusing the opposition and officials and we expect significant sanctions. If this happens, we will face an even more challenging position than we are already facing.
We are already struggling to recruit volunteer stewards and may be left with no alternative than to employ paid stewards. If that were to happen we would have to significantly reduce the players budget. This would jeopardise not only this season but the following seasons also.
For this reason we have decided we have no alternative but to close the stand behind where the linesman operates to home supporters for the foreseeable future.
We ask that those of you who congregate in that area please remember we are a family club and enjoy your games in a friendly inclusive manner.