Hereford FC Chairman, Chris Ammonds, has this morning provided an update in relation to the events that saw yesterday’s FA Cup tie at Sporting Khalsa abandoned in the second half.

“As a club we remain deeply upset by the events that unfolded at Sporting Khalsa yesterday. I would like to reiterate that we will not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any sort and that anyone capable of such behaviour is not welcome in our fantastic fanbase.

“I can confirm that two individuals who have been identified as potentially being involved in yesterday’s incident will be banned from Edgar Street with immediate effect, and this ban will remain in place while a full investigation is conducted.

“As the incident is also being investigated by the police, we are unable to make any further comment, other than to say we will co-operate fully with all parties involved in the investigation. We would also ask people to avoid speculating on the identity of any of the individuals involved online, and to respect the process that now has to be followed to investigate the incident.

“While yesterday’s incident remains very upsetting, I would like to say that I am proud of the response I have seen from our fanbase as a whole, both at the game and in the aftermath.

“Like me, my fellow directors, and our playing, management and office staff, supporters are clearly appalled by the allegations that have been made and a number have already come forward to provide information to aid the investigation.

“I would like to thank our supporters for standing with us, and alongside Sporting Khalsa, following the events of yesterday. Discriminatory behaviour of any sort must be called out and as a football community it is absolutely vital that we continue to do just that.”