Yorke ‘abused’ in Ewood thriller

Blackburn 3 Birmingham 3

Mon, 22 Nov, 2004 - 00:00

Mark Staniforth

Yorke told boss Steve Bruce he had been subjected to abuse by two home fans as he warmed up prior to his 74th-minute introduction as substitute.

The latest allegation comes just four days after racism made an unwelcome return to the spotlight when England players were abused in the midweek friendly in Spain.

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