Barnsley 1-0 Coventry: Oakwell club ban season ticket holder for a discriminatory gesture
Barnsley: "We would like to thank members of the Barnsley FC family for highlighting this vile act whilst reassuring our community that we will continue to do everything we can to expel discrimination from our beautiful game"
Tuesday 17 August 2021 15:28, UK
Barnsley have banned a season ticket holder from Oakwell following an offensive gesture that circulated in a video online following their win over Coventry.
The Yorkshire club have condemned the "sickening" incident of discrimination after footage emerged on social media of a fan appearing to perform an offensive gesture towards Coventry supporters outside the ground at the weekend.
A statement from the Championship side read: "Barnsley FC strongly condemns all forms of discrimination and was disgusted by a video that circulated on social media, following the Sky Bet Championship fixture against Coventry City on Saturday.
"Whilst the sickening gesture did not take place inside the confines of our stadium, the individual has been identified as a seasonal member and has been banned from Oakwell with immediate effect.
"The Club does not tolerate behaviour of this sort and individuals who display such mannerisms should not associate themselves with Barnsley Football Club.
"Oakwell is a safe, welcoming place for all, regardless of race, religion, gender or sexuality.
"We would like to thank members of the Barnsley FC family for highlighting this vile act whilst reassuring our community that we will continue to do everything we can to expel discrimination from our beautiful game."
Barnsley beat Coventry 1-0 thanks to a first-half goal from Dominik Frieser. Markus Schopp's side face Luton Town and QPR in their upcoming fixtures.
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