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Published 18:58 25 Jul 2016 BST
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Jan Kruger/Getty Images'The man in question had been overheard making racist comments towards the player and was warned by match stewards that if such abuse was witnessed and continued he would be ejected,' the Bradford statement reads. 'The spectator made a further comment and at this point the player reported the abuse to the Assistant Referee. 'Additional staff were deployed to the area in which Burnley supporters were seated and following continued abuse was ejected.'Equality and inclusion organisation Kick It Out has commended Gray for speaking out, while praising both clubs for taking 'urgent action'. Burnley's statement has received a similarly positive response from fans, who appreciate the decision to instantly issue a life ban. https://twitter.com/adam_major1/status/757609236650131456 https://twitter.com/Alastairr_/status/757612019604451328 https://twitter.com/footy7tweets/status/757610412070273024
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