Barnet condemn racial abuse of Noel-Williams
Barnet condemned racist abuse directed at midfielder Isiah Noel-Williams on Instagram after their 1-1 draw with Oldham. The club said he has its full support and that racism has no place in football, online or elsewhere in society.
Noel-Williams, 23, was sent off for a foul in the 70th minute at Barnet’s Hive stadium. Oldham equalised in the 94th minute; Noel-Williams joined Barnet from Hemel Hempstead Town in the summer.
In short
- Barnet condemned racist abuse aimed at Isiah Noel-Williams.
- The midfielder was sent off in a 1-1 draw with Oldham.
- Oldham equalised in the 94th minute.
Explained simply
Barnet and Oldham Athletic are football clubs who play in England’s National League, the fifth tier of the English men’s league system. Barnet’s home ground is the Hive Stadium in north London.
Isiah Noel-Williams is a midfielder who joined Barnet from Hemel Hempstead Town in the summer. Racist abuse on social media directed at players has been an issue across football, prompting clubs and governing bodies to speak out and take steps to report and address it.