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Gillingham FC condemns 'derogatory' language in League Two opener
Gillingham Football Club says it is investigating after reports that "offensive and derogatory language" was hurled at a match official during the club's first game of the Comper, managing director of the club, said he and owners Brad and Shannon Galinson were "extremely disappointed" to hear about reports of the behaviour of some fans during the club's away game against Accrington Stanley on club added that any fans found guilty would be banned from Priestfield Stadium and from away further warned the club could be fined or face "even more severe punishments" if issues persist.
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 club will play its first home game of the season on 9 August against 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 club was also charged with three counts of misconduct by the Football Association in May 2023.
