"In its report, the FA said the two incidents were reported by anti-racism group Kick It Out on 7 May. The FA said in response to the report the club reviewed CCTV, liaised with Lincolnshire Police and interviewed stewards. A number of fans had "been identified as perpetrators" and "seven individuals were banned from the club for varying periods," the FA added."
"PA Media Speaking to BBC Radio Lincolnshire, Mr Scully said he hoped to hold an open meeting with supporters "to hear the experiences of the fans". "I think it's really important that we then work around both education and sanctioning," he said. "Using those two vehicles together as the right blend and the right mix in order to tackle this going forward.""
Lincoln City was fined 8,500 by the FA after supporters directed sectarian chants at Wrexham's James McClean during a match at Sincil Bank on 3 May. The FA ruled the club failed to control supporters and imposed an action plan alongside the fine. The action plan requires a reporting system for fan abuse, an education programme developed with Kick It Out, and a protocol for handling abuse aimed at players, managers and match officials. Club review of CCTV, liaison with Lincolnshire Police and steward interviews identified perpetrators and led to seven bans. The club accepted responsibility and committed to combining education and sanctions to prevent recurrence.
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