[UK] PLYMOUTH BAN TWO FANS OVER RACIST ABUSE
Wednesday 26 Mar 2008
Plymouth Argyle have banned two supporters from all home games for making racist remarks towards Watford players and staff during Saturday's 1-1 draw.
In a statement the club say the decision follows an internal inquiry into events at Home Park which included evidence from Plymouth supporters.
Argyle have also decided to put an exclusion zone behind the visitors' dug-out at Home Park.
The two supporters were sitting in the area when the incident occurred.
Watford manager Aidy Boothroyd spoke about the incident after the match, and condemned the fans involved.
"Jordan (Stewart) was racially abused and thankfully somebody was ejected. You just can't do that and they crossed the line."
The club's chief executive Michael Dunford said: "We have excluded people for racism before and had no hesitation in taking this action once we satisfied ourselves of Saturday's events.
"I would like to thank the Argyle supporters who came forward to identify the culprits."
The club have also said they will be writing to the Football Association about a number of events that happened during the game.
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