THE PLAYERS and staff wish to make clear that Middlesbrough FC will not tolerate any form of racism within the stadium.

In keeping with football's pledge to tackle racism in all its forms and to make the Riverside Stadium a welcoming place for all fans, regardless of skin colour, ethnic origin or culture, anybody caught racially abusing players or other fans may be arrested and prosecuted.

If you hear any abuse of this nature, please report it, either by calling the Report Racism hotline on 0800 085 0508 or by writing, in confidence, to MFC at media.dept@mfc.co.uk or Communications Department, Middlesbrough FC, Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, TS3 6RS.