Haringey is the perfect place for football to take a stand against racism | Helen Parton

If walking off in protest helps other clubs and other people who have been abused then it was worth it

Practically the only free row of seats I could find in the stand at Haringey Borough’s match with Yeovil on Saturday was among the away supporters but that didn’t bother me. This was my local, friendly non‑league side where I’ve often gone on my own and always felt safe and welcome.

A group of sixtysomething Yeovil fans chatted loudly behind me about their journey up. A Haringey-supporting family soon sat beside me with a grandad explaining proceedings to a slightly nonplussed young grandson.

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