Former Hereford boss Josh Gowling says measures need to go further than matchday bans to stop 'morons'.
Gowling, a former West Bromwich Albion trainee, said it was "fantastic" to see white players showing solidarity with black team mates by leaving the pitch.
"You should be able to go into work every day and enjoy what you do and not be worried about getting racially abused if things aren't going well," he said.He said he was concerned about figures from anti-racism football charity Kick it Out showing a 65% rise in reported incidents of discriminatory behaviour during the 2022-23 season.
Kick it Out said it had received a record high of 1,007 reports of discrimination across the grass roots and professional game along with social media. Gowling said he thought nothing would change without more people of black heritage in positions of responsibility in football."I've played in front of thousands and been racially abused. I've played in front of hundreds and been racially abused and it's not nice. It makes you feel different, of course.
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