Footballer twins' shock over racism in junior league

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Chris and Shane Jackson say they have experienced abuse from fans and players during recent games.

Shane added: "It's not been that bad for god knows how long because we actually know a lot of football players that we've played against for so long now.Chris said Bolton where he grew up was a community with a large number of Asian families but he remembers experiencing racist abuse from the age of five.

"Me and my brother are quite tough and we've got each other's backs - it's always good to be a twin. But we don't need that in our lives."Both brothers have young families and previously would enjoy bringing loved ones to matches for support.Speaking about the 5 November game, Chris said: "I couldn't leave the house that weekend.

In a statement posted on social media, it added "racism and any form of discrimination has no place in football or any sport" - and thanked Lanark United for their "swift action" in October. Their statement read: "Port Glasgow Junior Football Club are aware of the allegations made against the club of alleged racist incidents taking place in our match at home to Irvine Victoria.

 

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