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Saints condemn bad behaviour after Boston game
22/04/2022
Action could include a ban from future games and potential police action
Abusive language and aggressive and threatening behaviour used by some of the people watching Brackley Town take on Boston United on Easter Monday has been condemned by the club. In the game Boston beat the Saints 1-0 at St James Park.
Brackley Town says it is “extremely disappointed” at the “small minority” of supporters who marred the occasion after the game. The club has vowed to identify those concerned and take action including a ban from future games and potential police action.
The statement concludes noting that Brackley Town’s primary duty is to ensure a safe, pleasant and family-friendly environment for everyone.
This is the statement in full:
Brackley Town Football Club is extremely disappointed that the behaviour of a small minority of supporters at the end of Monday’s match marred the occasion. Abusive language and aggressive and threatening behaviour directed at officials and opposition players is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.
Those identified as being involved will face serious sanction including a ban from attending future games and possible police action.
The club is proud of our genuine supporters and encourages passionate, respectful support. Our primary duty however is to ensure a safe, pleasant and family-friendly environment for everyone to enjoy.
Unacceptable conduct will not be tolerated and those intent on anti-social behaviour are not welcome at St James Park.
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam
Alan Furness On 22/04/2022 at 3:50 pm
Witnessed this 1st hand. A group of thugs who intimidated the Boston players and ref and even Shane Byrne! They were drunk and it certainly wasn’t the family atmosphere I enjoy at the club. Stewards and police just looked on as it happened as well.