Kettering 'cannot hide' from racism problem at club after 'sickening abuse'

Non-league Kettering Town have said they "can no longer hide" from the issue of racism after a visiting player was allegedly subjected to "sickening" abuse.

Redditch United player Dan Sweeney said he was targeted by a Kettering supporter during Saturday's Southern League Premier Division Central tie at the Poppies' Latimer Park stadium, which the hosts won 2-1.

In a statement, Kettering director of football Fabian Forde said the "poison" of racism went beyond matchdays.

He also spoke out against the presence of what he called "festering" racism on the club's fans forums.

Writing on the club's website, external, Forde said: "Let's be completely honest with ourselves: this is not the first time.