A football suspension has been imposed on an Everton fan who was found guilty of yelling homophobic and racist epithets at Aston Villa players.
An Everton supporter who yelled homophobic and racist epithets at Aston Villa players has been given a lifetime ban.
In February, the Toffees played Aston Villa at Goodison Park. The Toffees lost 2-0 as a result of goals from Ollie Watkins and Emi Buendia in the second half. A Villa player was overheard receiving racist and homophobic insults from Everton fan Steven Mooney during the game.
Fans complained to Everton about the filthy taunts from Mooney they had heard inside the stadium, and Everton then informed Merseyside Police, which prompted an investigation.
The 47-year-old has been issued a three-year football ban as a result of the probe, which means he won’t be permitted to watch a game until 2026.
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On Friday (September *), before Sefton Magistrates’ Court, Mooney acknowledged to the crime. Merseyside Police Detective Inspector Alan Nuttall reiterated the force’s commitment to making the area a “inclusive and welcoming place” in a statement made after Mooney was suspended.
Let me be clear: Merseyside is an inclusive and welcoming area, and regardless of whatever football team you root for, we all agree that there is no place for hate anywhere in our communities, according to Det Insp Nuttall.
Steven Mooney, an Everton supporter, has a three-year football suspension.
“I must applaud the Everton supporters and the team for alerting us to this occurrence. Mooney has now received a three-year football suspension as a result of the probe.
“This outcome demonstrates that we won’t put up with hatred anyplace in Merseyside. Mooney will now have a criminal record, which might have major repercussions.
Abdoulaye Doucoure of Everton attempts to keep possession of the ball during a match against Aston Villa in February (Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images))
“My message to the tiny minority of fans who feel that racist or homophobic slurs are acceptable,” he continued, “is that we will work with clubs to find those responsible and bring those responsible to justice.”
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