New PFA plan proposes sackings for racist abuse

Tougher penalties and instant sackings for racist abuse, plus the introduction of the ‘Rooney rule’ to boost the numbers of black coaches, are part of a six-point plan put forward by the Professional Footballers’ Association to tackle discrimination.

The plan, announced by PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor, comes in response to a number of players who expressed frustration over their union.

Most of the points on the PFA action plan would have to be agreed by the FA and the leagues, who say they will study the proposals. The PFA’s action plan calls for: