Racism at Kettering / Lincoln

[Darkzzz_]

Just seen the complaint Lincoln have made.

Hope it gets resolved in the correct manner.

[Craig]

In light of Peter Jackson’s unsubstantiated allegations of racist abuse from Kettering supporters, Chairman Imraan Ladak has issued the following statement:

“At this moment in time, despite our best endeavours, there is no evidence that a single supporter (either from Kettering or Lincoln City) racially abused the Lincoln bench. In fact, our investigation points to quite the opposite.

“Peter Jackson spent much of Saturday’s game acting in an inappropriate manner, which included trying to intimidate the officials, kicking television cables and encouraging his players to feign injury. When this didn’t work, he turned his attention away from the game and tried to incite our supporters, who showed great restraint, despite the provocation from Peter Jackson and I congratulate them for this.

“Many supporters, managers and Chairman around the country will know that Lincoln City have a very ugly element within their “support”, which is why we had to have such a large police presence at the game. Many Lincoln fans were misbehaving on Saturday, before, during and after the game. On the other hand our supporters behaved themselves, under the most difficult of circumstances, yet Peter Jackson’s illegitimate claims have managed to create headlines that have tarnished our clubs good name.

“If the Lincoln bench had been subjected to any form of racism (from a Kettering or Lincoln supporter), I am sure the fourth official, one of our players, one of our stewards or one of our supporters must have heard or seen it too.

“Several Chairman in non league football have had had to phone me to apologise for the racial abuse I have suffered at games and to thank me for not making an issue that would have besmirched the name of their club as a whole, due to a very small and unwelcome minority.

“I now have a very cynical view, shared by many of our supporters and officials about the reasons for Peter Jackson’s post match comments. If his allegations prove to be unfounded, I hope he apologises in the public domain, with the same enthusiasm, as he made the allegations on Saturday. I also thank Peter Jackson and his stooges for their pre-match comments via the media that motivated our players to perform so well on Saturday.

“In the meantime, Kettering’s “bank-rolled bruisers” look forward to our big day out at Sincil Bank and the rare opportunity to experience a warm shower, a Wembley-like playing surface, their hospitable supporters whilst praying that we can keep the margin of defeat down to single digits before the mighty and angelic Lincoln City can move on to play a game against their local rivals in the next round.”

[Craig]

The club can confirm that we are still conducting our investigation into the alleged racial abuse that took place on Saturday against Lincoln City.

Chairman Imraan Ladak said:

“We are still taking the matter very seriously and trying to find someone who saw the alleged racial abuse take place. We appeal to all supporters in the vicinity to contact the club and tell us what they saw. Any witness will be given complete anonymity. If the incident happened, it is essential that we find out who was responsible.

“I am still very angry that Peter Jackson felt the need to bring the matter to the attention of the national media before the club and the words he used which suggested that our club did not care about the issue. It is not right that our club was portrayed in the manner it was on Monday – and that is what has really upset us all.

“However, supporters and officials should be making friends in football and my remarks yesterday are hardly likely to encourage that between Kettering Town and Lincoln City. I am not too proud to admit there was a much better way of dealing with the situation and that I should have spoken to Peter Jackson privately about my frustrations. We are constantly making mistakes throughout our life and I am happy to learn from them.

“I think my reaction shows how upset we are at any suggestion that our club condones any form of racism and we are as committed as ever to finding and dealing with any offenders.

“As we have repeatedly said, there is still no evidence that a Kettering supporter was involved, but if there was, someone must have seen it and they need to come forward.”

:crylaugh:

[Darkzzz_]

On a totally unrelated matter, Imraan Ladak played for Kettering the other night in the NFA Hillier Cup against Daventry Town and scored.

Some of my mates went, He played about a hour, was absolute shite and tapped in a goal.

They got hammered 5-1 and he was playing up front in a side full of youngsters.

Do you think Milan will ask for a game come the end of the season??

[CosbehFox]

“In the meantime, Kettering’s “bank-rolled bruisers” look forward to our big day out at Sincil Bank and the rare opportunity to experience a warm shower, a Wembley-like playing surface, their hospitable supporters whilst praying that we can keep the margin of defeat down to single digits before the mighty and angelic Lincoln City can move on to play a game against their local rivals in the next round.”

Quality.