Solihull Moors release statement on ‘mindless & disrespectful’ fan behaviour

Solihull Moors has issued a statement condemning a minority of the club’s fans for their behaviour during recent matches.

Following the National League side’s 5-0 defeat to Wrexham on Boxing Day, the club said ‘disrespectful and discriminatory behaviour’ of a minority of fans, is currently ‘tarnishing the reputation of the club’.

It’s unclear whether the statement has been issued in response to a certain incident, but the club says it has now instructed its Safety Officer and senior stewards to adopt a ‘zero-tolerance approach’ to such behaviour.

Club statement

A statement issued on the club’s website, read: “As ever, we would like to thank the majority of our fans for their exemplary behaviour and their continued support of our team.

However, the enjoyment of the many is currently being spoilt by the mindless, disrespectful and discriminatory behaviour of a minority of our so-called fans, which is tarnishing the reputation of our wonderful club.

Solihull Moors is at heart a community football club and was recently awarded the non-league football supporters ‘Community Club of the Year’. However, we need to live up to this aspiration and this starts by addressing problems close to home.

“It is now at the point where we need to take firm and robust action as this behaviour will not be tolerated. The Board in conjunction with the SMSA have instructed our Safety Officer and our senior stewards to adopt a zero-tolerance approach.

“All such behaviour is unacceptable and will result in any participants being ejected from the ground and, ultimately, being banned from attending Moors games, and further action being taken by the police authorities.

“We have a clear idea of who the majority of the offenders are, so please be on notice that you have been warned, in a courteous and respectful manner, to desist from this behaviour.”