There has been a lot of speculation regarding what happened at the Taunton Town game on 12th April. The events are subject to both Police and FA investigations. Consequently, the club cannot make specific comments.

However, we can confirm that investigations include alleged racist comments. These alleged comments were made both on the field and from people attending the match.

The club is seeking advice from the FA on how to support our players who were subject to the alleged comments. This is a very difficult time for everyone connected with the club.

We can confirm that the referee sent off Clayton Fortune towards the end of the match. After the final whistle, red cards were issued to Ashley Williams and Ibrahim Diallo. All three red cards were given for violent conduct

As a football club we do not agree with racism. Due to the alleged circumstances, we need to be fully supportive of what the players allegedly endured. However, we cannot condone their behaviour. The football club puts its trust in the final FA and Police findings and will be fully behind the outcome.