The Sweeper: Club Prevents Supporters from Kicking Racism Out of Football
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It's been a bad week for football with racism by fan(s) prominently rearing its head again.
Supporters continue to take a stand against racism in the game, but sometimes even their own clubs
don't support their efforts in a shocking and petty move, Bristol Rovers
management have refused to run an anti-racism ad in the club's matchday magazine by the club's own
supporters trust, the Gas Independent Fans' Trust (GIFT).
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