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Didn't know Yeovil had a fuckwit following of that nature

An FA Cup tie was abandoned after Haringey Borough's manager took his team off the field amid accusations of racism, bottle throwing and spitting.

Home keeper Valery Douglas Pajetat was reportedly spat at and hit by an object thrown from the Yeovil Town end.

Defender Coby Rowe was then "racially abused", according to Haringey boss Tom Loizou, who said "there was no way I could let him continue".

"If we get punished and thrown out, I don't care," he told BBC Radio 5 Live.

The match, played at non-league side Haringey's home ground Coles Park Stadium, was in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup, with the winner set to progress to the first-round proper.

"It's very distressing," said Loizou. "The abuse a few of my players got was disgusting.

"Yeovil's players and manager were different class. Their team tried to calm their supporters down, they tried their best and they supported us - they said 'if you're walking off we're walking off with you'.

"I took the decision to take my team off and I don't want Yeovil Town to get punished for it. If we get thrown out of the FA Cup and they go through, there is no hard feelings there.

"I have not done it for any other reason than looking into my players' faces and seeing how distraught they were. They are not used to this."

The incident comes four days after England's Euro 2020 qualifier in Bulgaria was halted twice as fans were warned about racist behaviour, including Nazi salutes and monkey chanting.

In a statement issued on Saturday evening, the Football Association said it was "deeply concerned about the allegation of discrimination".

It added: "There is no room for discrimination in our game and we are working with the match officials and the relevant authorities, as a matter of urgency, to fully establish the facts and take the appropriate steps."
What actually happened at Haringey v Yeovil?

Visitors Yeovil were leading 1-0 through a Rhys Murphy penalty when the game was halted in the 64th minute.

There was a long delay for that spot-kick to be taken, with Haringey goalkeeper Pajetat reportedly initially struck by an object from the stands.

Shortly after Murphy scored, play was suspended as the hosts left the field.

About 35 minutes later, it was confirmed the match had officially been abandoned, with BT Sport reporting that Pajetat was both racially abused and spat at by visiting fans.
Report

Haringey said on Twitter: "Sorry for the late update but wanted to make sure we gave correct information. Game has been abandoned following racial abuse. Horrendous afternoon.

"It must be said that 99.9% of [Yeovil] fans are also disgusted by what's happened as much as we are. One club, one community."
'We stand with Haringey' - Yeovil boss Sarll

Yeovil Town manager Darren Sarll told BBC Somerset: "On behalf of Yeovil Town, we fully support Haringey and we stand together.

"The players and I decided we'd support [Haringey] and make a stand together, and be stronger with togetherness.

"I want Haringey and our football club to know we don't condone anything of that nature, if there was anything of that nature.

"We, footballers and managers, get a lot of abuse but nobody should feel discriminated against when they come to play football.

"I'd do anything to win but there are certain levels and lines I'd never go over. There was no way I'd support racial discrimination.

"I feel we've done the right thing. I'm not going to feel anything other than proud for the way the players conducted themselves.

"Now the authorities will take care of what they need to take care of."

The campaign group Kick It Out said in a statement on social media: "These reports of alleged racist abuse aimed at goalkeeper Valery Douglas Pajetat yet again means players are continuing to receive discriminatory abuse while doing their job.

"The Haringey manager and players took swift and decisive action as a result of the abuse, similar to that taken by the England team out in Bulgaria.

"Kick It Out has informed The FA and will support the club in identifying the offender(s) to ensure appropriate action is taken and strong punishment issued.

"We would also like to offer our full support to Douglas and all at Haringey Borough FC."

Im awaiting Haringey to get fined by the FA

Didn't know Yeovil had a fuckwit following of that nature

"Iron bird"  :D

Don't think a lot goes on in them there parts.
They beat arse in the cup.
Oh Mr Porter was filmed at Yeovil station . .
Reg will probably correct me.

Bristol City fans accused of racism on Saturday at Luton too.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50116808


And two Somerset men arrested after racist abuse, bottle throwing and spitting during the Yeovil game.

Lets face it, even with the bye, we would still find a way of getting knocked out in the first round.  >:(

We should let them play on the friday, and we can play on the sunday. We might win then.

Let's just be grateful we didn't get the other 'Nam. That would be a banana skin.

Txt my lad to tell him the draw, he replies "Oh, well another year out in the 1st round". So I say "We've got to win there eventually, why not this time?" He comes back with "Yeah, then we can go out to a Conference North side in rd 2". Proper Swindon!

You've taught him well

Oh. Well. Anyone free on the 8th - 11th November?  :hmmm:

Well thats the wifes 50th so I am away anyway :)

It isn't the worst draw.... at least not non league, and not up or over the arse end of the country.  Wellens if still in situ, will get a 3rd crack at Numb, in just about 6 months..... so far a loss, a draw, so improving.

Sister, Dad, Sister birthday all fall from 7th to 11th November  :suicide:

I have Wife, Mother in law, Father in law, Brother in law in the same span, although Mother in law and Father in law are both now gone.

Yeovil fans with their heads up their arses about the racism accusations.

YTFC fans have been asked to boycott the replay with Harringay because they say that it was all a fabrication to get the game called off as Yeovil were winning at the time.

Yet in the next breathe they are saying that what the 2 (currently arrested) fans did was nothing in comparison to the amount of stabbings in London and also they fear there wil be reprisal attacks from certain members of the youth there to take their form of revenge for what happened.

2, 22 or 222 racist fans shouting racists remarks and throwing things at black players is not right. The FA should just have kicked the fuckers out of the cup already.

How the fuck can Yeovil fans defend these moronic duo is beyond me.

Shame they didn't go bust in the summer, their fans trying to make out that they are the victims is astounding.

Yeovil fans with their heads up their arses about the racism accusations.

YTFC fans have been asked to boycott the replay with Harringay because they say that it was all a fabrication to get the game called off as Yeovil were winning at the time.

Yet in the next breathe they are saying that what the 2 (currently arrested) fans did was nothing in comparison to the amount of stabbings in London and also they fear there wil be reprisal attacks from certain members of the youth there to take their form of revenge for what happened.

2, 22 or 222 racist fans shouting racists remarks and throwing things at black players is not right. The FA should just have kicked the fuckers out of the cup already.

How the fuck can Yeovil fans defend these moronic duo is beyond me.

So probably best all round if the racists and their apologists don't go to the replay, then they can be happy with their "boycott" while decent folk get to watch the game and support their team in peace. Hoping Haringey win

Our cup cup exit The match at Cheltenham is confirmed as Saturday 9th November, 3pm kick off

boooo

Any ticket news yet

I wouldn't wish them to go bust as I have a fair few mates that go to most of their games, but yes to the 2nd statement, it absolutely amazes me that they have turned it so they are now the victims, no sympathy from me at all.

One of the blokes arrested lives in the next street to me in Chard.

Cricket St Thomas ?

Tickets on sale now:

https://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/news/2019/october/cheltenham-cup-tickets-on-sale/

... or from 9 am tomorrow (depending on which bit of the announcement you read).  :)

... or from 9 am tomorrow (depending on which bit of the announcement you read).  :)

I see the FA are mugging the fans again £19 is way too expensive