A football supporter convicted of racially abusing a steward has been banned by Stoke City indefinitely, the club has confirmed.
Jason Vernon, from Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, was already subject to a four-year match ban imposed in court, prohibiting him from attending all regulated matches in England, along with national side fixtures.
But the club where he offended on 25 November last year said he would not be welcome after the court order expired, although it allowed the possibility of a return one day, subject to conditions.
In court, the 54-year-old was told to pay out more than £3,000 for his offending, which also included the assault of a police officer.