West Bromwich Albion: Baggies issue indefinite fan ban for racist offence

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The West Brom supporter has been banned from both home and away games

West Brom have issued an indefinite ban to a Baggies fan for a racist offence at a game at The Hawthorns.

The club have banned Harry Bishop, 21, from attending all the club's fixtures for racist comments during their Friday home Championship game with Huddersfield Town on 11 March.

He was convicted of the offence at Walsall Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

In a statement, the club said: "Albion continue to operate a zero-tolerance policy in relation to racism.

"We remain committed to fighting all forms of discrimination."

Bishop was fined, ordered to pay court costs and victim surcharge amounting to more than £1,100.

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