He added: It is the fact that, in this day and age, something so drastic is needed to highlight something that shouldn t need highlighting. I m concerned these social media companies are blind to it. If I am walking through Norwich, someone racially abuses me and the police hear it, they can take action. But the reality is, because people can hide behind profiles, no-one can be held accountable for their actions. Until then, we are fighting a losing battle.
Adrian Forbes during his playing days at Norwich City
While Mr Forbes admitted footballers would always be criticised, he said race must be nowhere near the conversation.
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