Millers abusers will get lifetime bans

FOOTBALL: Rotherham United have said they are aware of “some recent isolated incidents of racial abuse by a small minority” of their supporters at their matches.

The Championship club said they had “decided to take extra measures in identifying anyone responsible for this type of behaviour” in the wake of the incidents at both home and away games.

The club said in a statement: “Anyone proven to have used racially abusive language will receive a lifetime ban from Rotherham United and we will provide any assistance necessary to South Yorkshire Police to assist them in securing criminal convictions.

“For away matches we will contact the opposing club and agree what measures are required as well as provide them with any relevant intelligence that we feel is necessary.”

The club urged supporters to report incidents of abuse, saying: “We would welcome as much information as possible stating the stand, row, seat and description of the person as well as the comments that they have made.”