Darlington makes racism allegation about Whitby Town player

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Darlington said defender Lexus Beeden was the target of an alleged racist comment made by a Whitby Town player during Saturday’s friendly.

The game at the Turnbull Ground was the Quakers’ last game in their preseason schedule as they prepare for their Championship campaign starting this weekend.

However, Darlington said match referee Jonty Gill was made aware of the racist language directed at Beeden, and the player subsequently made a statement on Twitter.

He said: “Racism is not acceptable in any way. Being called a black c ***, like that is an inconvenience, is what it costs us to pursue our dream in football these days. But you can’t keep this lion without roaring. Thanks to @Official_Darlo for supporting me.

Darlington released his own statement, saying: “The club are aware of an incident which took place in the first half of our friendly at Whitby today involving our middle half Lexus Beeden and one of the Whitby players , in which it is alleged that racist language was used towards Lexus.

“The referee was briefed on the half-time incident by Darlington officials and included it in his FA game report.

“Considering that the FA will now be involved, we will not comment further.”

Whitby has been approached for comment.

Beeden, 19, is a summer rookie who was at Welling last season in the National League South.

Darlington lost the game 2-1.

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