BRIGHTON have given one of their season-ticket holders a two-year ban for posting abuse on social media.
Albion did not want to disclose the culprit’s identity or what they wrote.
Brighton have banned a season-ticket holder for two years after posting ‘abusive and offensive’ comments onlineCredit: PA:Press Association
Chief executive Paul Barber revealed Brighton did not want to further highlight their behaviour or cause more offence.
But Barber did confirm the individual has had the season ticket cancelled.
The supporter has also been banned for a minimum of two years due to ‘an offensive and inappropriate social media post’.
In a statement, Barber said: “We have made clear our zero-tolerance policy many times over.
“There is no excuse for abusive and offensive comments being posted online.
“We expect all our supporters to adhere to some basic levels of respect, as the vast majority do.
“But those who choose not to will be faced with sanctions such as these, and, where appropriate, criminal charges and prosecution.
“In this instance, we thank those of our supporters who highlighted the posting to the club.
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Brighton chief executive Paul Barber confirmed the club had banned a fan in a crackdown on social media abuseCredit: Getty Images – Getty
“As a result, the individual concerned has had their season-ticket cancelled and a two-year ban imposed.
“We have stopped short of naming the individual or highlighting the post.
“We would request others to do the same, as we do not wish to further highlight the behaviour or cause additional offence.”
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