Last week at Hillsborough, an unfortunate incident unfolded where Kasey Palmer of Coventry City faced racist abuse from at least one individual in the stands, despite his team securing a 2-1 victory. This incident has garnered national attention in the days that followed. Additionally, in Italy, AC Milan’s Mike Maignan walked off the field during a match against Udinese due to abuse from their supporters.
As the captain, Bannan represented the club in a press appearance on Thursday before the third consecutive game against Coventry City. During this media interaction, he emphasized the urgent need for more decisive actions to eliminate such behavior from the football environment
In his media statement this week, he expressed, “We’ve taken steps as a team to ensure everyone is okay. It’s disheartening to witness incidents like that occurring, not just within our club but anywhere in the world. We’ve discussed it, and everyone is in good spirits, ready for the upcoming game.
While our efforts so far have been commendable, it’s clear that they haven’t been effective. There’s always room for improvement, and we must do more. It’s a collective responsibility— as a community, as a nation, and globally. This needs to cease, and until we eradicate it entirely, our commitment must persist.”
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