Newcastle promise action after alleged racist abuse stops derby with Sunderland

Sunderland’s Lutsharel Geertruida allegedly abusedReferee stops game per anti-discrimination protocolSunderland’s Tyne-Wear derby victory at Newcastle was overshadowed by reports that Lutsharel Geertruida had been the subject of racist abuse from home fans.The Premier League will now investigate after the referee, Anthony Taylor, stopped the match in line with the league’s on-field anti-discrimination protocol early in the second half. Continue reading...