Non-league Padiham FC fined for leaving pitch in protest at racist abuse

• Club fined £165 after goalkeeper taunted by fans of Congleton
• FA-convened panel fined Congleton £160 for alleged abuse

A team who left the pitch in protest at racist abuse have been fined by an independent panel convened by the Football Association for taking a stand on behalf of their player.

Padiham FC of the North West Counties Football League walked off during a match against Congleton Town last October in response to racist insults from members of the crowd directed at Padiham’s goalkeeper, the former Burnley youth player Tony Aghayere.

Continue reading...