Yeovil Town condemn xenophobic sticker

A sticker has been spotted in Germany and on social media with xenophobic messaging, according to the club

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Author: Oliver MorganPublished 25th Jun 2024

Yeovil Town say they stand firmly against any form of discrimination or divisive rhetoric.

They add they pride themselves on being an inclusive and welcoming community - after a photo of a sticker featuring their old logo, donned with what they have described as xenophobic language, has been shared on social media

They say they're taking steps to address its unauthorised use.

On social media, bosses said: "Yeovil Town Football Club is aware of a sticker featuring our former logo with the slogan “stop the boats,” which has been spotted in Germany and circulating social media.

"We want to make it unequivocally clear that Yeovil Town Football Club does not condone or support this message in any form.

"Our club stands firmly against any form of discrimination, xenophobia, or divisive rhetoric. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming community that respects all individuals, regardless of their background or nationality.

"The use of our former logo in this manner is unauthorised, and we are taking steps to address this misuse.

"We appreciate the continued support of our fans and community as we work to uphold the values of respect, unity, and diversity."

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