TheBogEnd / Tannoy message and banners?

**Posted by Andy P** 18/4/2023 9:22 pm

Was there a tannoy message at the game tonight saying to take down the Adkins Out banners? Could half hear something but wasn't exactly sure what it was - about as clear as a 78rpm record being played under 200 feet of water as usual.

**Posted by Andy Mc** 18/4/2023 9:38 pm

There was a garbled tannoy announcement during a strange 5 minute halt in play in the first half. Nothing to do with banners, as far as I know. Someone said it was about racist language aimed at the ref.

**Posted by DaveM** 20/4/2023 8:56 am

To confirm the announcement - The ref had stopped the game to allow Sam Nabbad to take on fluids because he has been fasting during Ramadan. There was a reported racist comment from and Ashford "Supporter" behind the goal directed at Sam / his religion, sadly the ignorant person could not be identified. The announcement was to warn that anyone using this language will be removed from the ground.
It's a shame the ref didn't tell anyone about this planned stoppage before the game.
It had nothing to do with any anti Adkins banners.

**Posted by Andy P** 20/4/2023 4:30 pm

Cheers all. Appreciate the clarification.