Gillingham FC condemns 'derogatory' language in League Two opener
Mr Comper said: "We have gone on record before, and will reiterate now, that we will not tolerate any form of discriminatory or derogatory language or behaviour."Gillingham kicked off their 2025/26 campaign in League Two with a 1-1 draw against Accrington.The club will play its first home game of the season on 9 August against Walsall.In October 2023, a Gillingham supporter received a lifetime ban from the club after being found to have made a racist gesture towards Newport County striker Omar Bogle during a game at Priestfield.The club was also charged with three counts of misconduct by the Football Association in May 2023.
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