Steven Mooney was heard by other home fans and reported to Merseyside Police
An Everton fan has been banned from all football stadiums after he shouted racist and homophobic abuse.
Steven Mooney, 47, from Sefton appeared at Sefton Magistrates' Court today, Friday, September 8, where he pleaded guilty to the offence. During Everton's home match against Aston Villa on Saturday, February 25, Mooney was heard by other home supporters shouting racist and homophobic abuse at several Villa players.
The abuse was reported by fans to Everton FC, who informed Merseyside Police and an investigation was carried out. Mooney was issued a three-year football banning order.Detective Inspector Alan Nuttall said: “Let me be clear, Merseyside is an inclusive and welcoming place and, whatever football team you support, we stand united in saying that there is absolutely no place for hate anywhere in our communities.
"I must thank Everton supporters and the club who reported this incident to us and following an investigation, Mooney has now been issued with a three-year football ban. This result shows that we will not tolerate hate anywhere on Merseyside. "Mooney will now have a criminal record, and the consequences of this could prove to be significant. My message to the tiny minority of fans who feel that racist or homophobic slurs are acceptable, we will work with clubs to find those responsible and bring those responsible to justice.”Win a top-of-the-range Shark vacuum cleaner worth £449.99
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