A lifelong football supporter avoids a ban despite being found guilty of racially abusing a teenager during a match in Hull
Hull: A lifelong football fan, David Spencer, managed to dodge a ban after being found guilty of racially abusing a teenager at a Hull City match. The 56-year-old was really worried about missing out on watching his favorite team play.
Spencer, who’s been a dedicated supporter for years, faced a hefty fine after the incident during a match against Sheffield Wednesday. He was in the away section at the MKM Stadium when things got heated.
During the game, a 15-year-old boy heard Spencer shouting some nasty stuff. The boy was upset enough to report it to a steward, which led to Spencer being handed over to the police. He denied using any racist language but admitted to swearing at Hull City fans.
In court, Spencer explained that he was just caught up in the moment, saying it was all just banter. He insisted he never meant to target anyone specifically. The judge noted that there was a lot of shouting going on from both sides, and it didn’t seem to escalate into anything violent.
After a trial, Spencer was fined but was relieved when the judge decided against a football banning order. The judge remarked that it would be unfair to impose such a ban, especially since Spencer had been a loyal fan for decades.
In the end, Spencer walked away free to continue supporting Sheffield Wednesday, much to his relief. It’s a reminder that sometimes, things can get a bit out of hand at matches, but not everyone deserves to be punished the same way.
