Zero Tolerance On Racism
Torquay United has accepted the FA Regulatory Commission’s decision relating to racist behaviour by a spectator at our home match against Weston‑super‑Mare on 1 April 2024.
The Commission has imposed a £2,500 fine and a comprehensive Action Plan that runs until the end of the 2025/26 season, and the Club has been formally warned as to future conduct.
This incident occurred prior to the change in ownership to the Bryn Consortium and TUST, but our responsibility to act is absolute.
There is no place for racism at Torquay United or anywhere in football. The individual responsible has received a lifetime ban from attending Torquay United matches at Plainmoor and as an away supporter.
We apologise unreservedly to Weston‑super‑Mare FC and to their former player Reuben Reid for the offence and hurt caused.
Quote from Co‑Chairman Michael Westcott
“Zero tolerance means zero tolerance. If you use racist, discriminatory or abusive language or gestures, you are not a Torquay United supporter and you are not welcome at Plainmoor—not today, not ever. We will remove your ticket, eject you from the ground and ban you for life. We will do everything in our power to ensure players, officials and fans can enjoy football in safety and with respect – we owe that commitment to the vast majority of our fans that do the club immense credit both home and away.”
As part of the FA’s requirements, supporters will see strengthened stewarding and staff training; clear reporting routes including an anonymous text line; prominent PA, programme, poster, website and social messages.
Recently we published our new Supporters’ Charter via our website in close collaboration with the Torquay United Supporters’ Trust, setting out unacceptable behaviour and the sanctions that follow. If you witness discrimination, report it immediately to callitout@torquayunited.com, so we can act swiftly.
