Port Vale have revealed they sent off a home fan in Tuesday’s Bristol Street Motors Trophy tie against Wrexham for alleged homophobic abuse.
The sending off follows an incident during Vale’s home FA Cup first round match against Barnsley on November 3, after which the League Two club were forced to take “swift action” against an individual after accusations of racism.
The club then issued a statement reiterating that anyone found guilty of abusive behavior would be suspended indefinitely.
Now, they have expressed their “anger and disappointment in the strongest possible terms” following the tie, which Vale won on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
“After making our position as clear as possible just a few days ago – and after introducing guidance aimed at combating this behavior – we are also extremely frustrated at having to reiterate our policy of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind in these circumstances,” stated a statement from the club., external
“This is a stance that is understood, adopted and supported by almost everyone who visits Vale Park, but which has now been ignored on two recent and separate occasions by mindless individuals.
“Once again, those who have shown abusive behavior have no place at Port Vale and, without exception, will receive an indefinite ban from attending future matches. We are proud to be a welcoming community club, to which everyone should and can belong” .
Vale sit top of League Two under boss Darren Moore following relegation from League One in April.
