OLDHAM Athletic say they are working with Greater Manchester Police following reports of racist remarks made by an individual towards a player during last Saturday's game against Colchester United at Boundary Park.

The incident was reported by a witness to Kick It Out.

A club statement read: "Oldham Athletic is extremely disappointed to report an incident from last weekend’s fixture.

"The club and Greater Manchester Police have now been informed of the racist remarks made at the time and are working together to identify the sole male responsible for his inappropriate comments towards a player during the match.

"We would like to thank a witness for already reporting the incident to Kick It Out and providing evidence through the proper channels and would urge others who may be able to help to come forward as investigations continue.

"As a club we will continue to fully support the message on and off the pitch that football is for everyone and discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.

"We would also like to reiterate that the strongest possible action will be taken against the individual going forwards as this will undoubtedly tarnish the club and supporters who like the rest of the football family want to eradicate discrimination from the beautiful game.

"The message is clear – prejudice and abuse – whether in the street, in the stadium or online has no place in society - and we will not accept it."

The club also published a reminder to supporters that if anyone witnesses abuse or discrimination to report it via Kick It Out by visiting this link: www.kickitout.org/other-reporting-methods