FOOTBALL chiefs last night welcomed the five-year ban handed to the Blackburn fan who racially abused Dwight Yorke.

Jason Perryman, 22, was caught on television hurling monkey chants and gesturing towards Yorke as the Birmingham striker warmed up during the 3-3 draw on Sunday.

Perryman, of Chorley, Lancashire, admitted at Blackburn Magistrates Court to an offence of racially aggravated disorderly behaviour and was banned from attending matches in England and Wales until 2009. He was also fined £1,000 with £75 costs.

A joint statement read, "The FA and the Premier League have welcomed the five-year banning order imposed on Jason Perryman for racially-aggravated abuse aimed at Birmingham City's Dwight Yorke.

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It is also served by four bus routes operated by Rheinbahn: O1 (every 20–40 minutes), 784 (20), 786 (20–60) and 792 (20–60).

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