Bristol City issue statement after FA fine over crowd incidents
The club has issued a statement after racist incidents were reported in the crowd during both halves of the Cardiff City game last October
Bristol City have issued a statement after racist incidents were reported in the crowd during both halves of the Cardiff City game last October.
The FA have fined the Robins £7,500, and they've been issued with an action plan so it doesn't happen again.
The club say the 'abhor' abusive chanting - adding they've got a 'zero tolerance' approach to discrimination 'of any kind'.
Their full statement read: "Bristol City has been fined after an independent Regulatory Commission upheld a Football Association charge of failing to ensure our supporters conducted themselves in an orderly fashion in the match against Cardiff City in October 2024.
"In addition, the club has been issued with an action plan to ensure such behaviour does not reoccur.
"This charge included using words with an express or implied reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race in both halves of the game against Cardiff City.
"The club has accepted the Regulatory Commission’s decision and the £7,500 fine. We would like to remind supporters that, as an inclusive and family-orientated club, Bristol City abhors abusive chanting and have a zero-tolerance policy to discrimination of all kinds.
"Anyone identified committing such offences will be issued with a ban from Ashton Gate Stadium and be reported to the police, who may instigate prosecution resulting in a football-wide banning order.
"Anti-social behaviour or racist, homophobic, sexist or other abuse on matchdays can be reported to the Stadium Security Team by text on 07770 736 047 or to the nearest steward.
"The club would also like to remind supporters to use their allocated seats throughout the game to ensure everyone is safe at Ashton Gate.
"Standing in vomitories and stairwells is not permitted and abuse of stewards will not be tolerated.
"Failure to use your allocated seat when in the stands may result in ejection from the stadium, a stadium ban, being blocked from purchasing future match tickets or the suspension of Season Ticket benefits, including access to priority booking windows.
"The safety and well-being of everyone inside the stadium – supporters, players and staff – is of paramount importance, as is the need to safeguard the club against any potential fines or points deductions imposed for breaches of the regulations.
"Thank you for your co-operation."