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Kettering 'can't hide' from racism problem at club after 'sickening abuse'

BBC Sport November 09, 2026 22 views
Kettering 'can't hide' from racism problem at club after 'sickening abuse'

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Kettering Town has acknowledged that it "can no longer hide" from the issue of racism within the club following an incident involving a visiting player from Redditch.

The club issued a statement addressing the situation after the Redditch player was allegedly subjected to what was described as "sickening" abuse.

While the specific details of the incident were not elaborated upon in the initial report, Kettering Town emphasized the severity of the situation by using the term "sickening" to characterize the nature of the abuse.

The club's admission marks a direct response to the alleged conduct, signaling an internal recognition that the problem of racism requires immediate attention rather than being overlooked.

<small>Source: BBC Sport — read the original story there.</small>

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