During the first half of the home match against Rushall Olympic, after approximately 30 minutes, a monkey chant was heard from the vicinity of the left hand half of the stand (viewed towards the pitch).

Club officers spoke to a number of people in and around the area in question but so far have been unable to positively identify the person responsible.

Should any spectators who were present have any information which would assist the club to identify the individual please see Chairman Paul Leary, Vice Chairman Dave McMillan or Secretary Richard Cross at any home game, or alternatively email richard@marinefc.com.

The incident has been reported to the FA by the match referee and the Club have now received correspondence which we have to respond to.

We have apologised to senior Club officials of Rushall Olympic for the totally unacceptable incident and assured them that if the culprit is identified the necessary action will be taken.

This statement will also appear in the match programme for the forthcoming Bank Holiday Monday fixture at the Marine Travel Arena.