KICK It Out came out in support today of Queens Park Rangers Under 18s’ decision to walk off the pitch, leaving the match referee no choice but to abandon the game, after the team were racially abused during a friendly in Spain.

Manager Paul Furlong was informed by players, thought to be led by defender Trent Mahorn, that they were being subjected to monkey noises and taunts of “n*****” in a game against AD Nervion FC, part of a pre-season tour of Seville, just over a week ago.

Having just taken part in an equality and diversity session with Kick It Out, in which they discussed and agreed on the best course of action if such a situation arose, Furlong told his players to leave the field of play, forcing the referee to abandon the game.