A FOOTBALL supporter has been banned from Guiseley's ground after he was thrown out for racial abuse.

The club took swift action after a report of abuse directed at a player during a match on Saturday.

In a statement on its website Guiseley AFC says: "Unfortunately Saturday’s fantastic win over Boreham Wood was somewhat marred by an extremely unusual incident of racial abuse directed at a Boreham Wood player.

"The matter was reported to stewards and the perpetrator was swiftly ejected from the ground by security staff in line with the Club’s Ground Regulations (Regulation 11).

"The Club considers that behaviour of this nature is totally unacceptable in all walks of life and whilst the person in question is not a regular Guiseley supporter, his unsavoury behaviour does not reflect the ethos of Guiseley AFC and its supporters, and as such he is banned from Nethermoor."

The club's actions were praised by Kick it Out, the organisation which works to promote equality and inclusion in football.

A spokesman said: "It is essential that clubs, regardless of level, deal with incidents of discrimination seriously and as swiftly as possible. Guiseley have done this and should be commended for their actions."