£100 fine for Cambridge United fan who made racist gesture towards Peterborough striker
Ryan Asplen was in the front row when he made monkey gestures towards Peterborough striker Ricky-Jade Jones
A Cambridge supporter who was caught on CCTV making monkey gestures towards Peterborough striker Ricky-Jade Jones has received a three-year football banning order and a £100 fine.
Ryan Asplen was arrested at Cambridge's away game at the Weston Homes Stadium on November 9 2024, having been removed from the stands by stewards.
Asplen was in the front row when Posh forward Jones was tackled and fell to the ground, where he remained for several seconds, with the 19-year-old signalling for him to get up, before making monkey gestures.
Appearing at Peterborough Magistrates' Court on January 17, Asplen, of Bush Close, Comberton, near Cambridge, pleaded guilty to committing a racially aggravated public order offence and was handed a three-year football banning order as well as a £100 fine.
U's chief executive Alex Tunbridge confirmed the club were also considering additional sanctions for Asplen once his FBO had been served.
"Cambridge United condemns the actions of this so-called supporter in the strongest possible terms," Tunbridge said in a statement on Tuesday morning.
"He does not represent the club. We have been working with the police since the game and completely support the implementation of his three-year football banning order.
"We are a family club which works hard to create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome.
"We will not tolerate any actions from anyone who seeks to jeopardise this, so we will be considering additional club sanctions following the conclusion of this football banning order."