Faversham Strike Force FC has dismissed a youth player following a live TikTok broadcast in which racist language was used. The Kent club moved to cut ties on Monday after footage of the incident began circulating widely on social media over the weekend.
In the video, recorded during a TikTok Live session, the teenager is heard directing racial slurs at other users. The club confirmed the player’s registration has been terminated with immediate effect, stating the behaviour was “entirely unacceptable.”
The decision followed an emergency board review held after the clip was flagged by local residents on community Facebook groups. Club officials spent Monday morning verifying the footage before issuing a public statement confirming the player had been removed from the books.
Club takes a hard line on discrimination
Faversham Strike Force runs a massive youth setup in the town. For the board, the player’s behaviour was a flat-out betrayal of what the club stands for. In a direct message to fans, they made it clear that their zero-tolerance policy on racism is a absolute rule, not a suggestion.
The club stated that the player’s registration was voided the moment the facts were clear. By acting this fast, they hope to protect the club’s reputation and reassure the hundreds of families who turn up to play every week. They want people to know that the “Strike Force” badge represents respect, regardless of the setting.
Outrage spreads through Faversham
This incident has hit the local community hard. As a major grassroots hub, the club is a pillar for local children. When the clip went viral on Saturday night, parents and supporters didn’t hide their shock.
Many locals have since come out to back the club’s swift exit for the player. The general feeling in the town is that the board had to act. It sends a sharp message to other youngsters: what you do in a “private” stream can end your football career in an afternoon. One local observer noted that in the age of social media, players are “always on the clock” when it comes to representing their team.
The nightmare of social media for small clubs
Apps like TikTok have become a real headache for volunteer-run teams. A single person’s mistake on a phone can tarnish a club’s name in seconds.
Because of this, the Strike Force board intends to ramp up education for its younger members. They want to make sure every kid understands that their “digital footprint” is permanent. The club is adamant about keeping their environment safe and welcoming for everyone, and they see this education as a vital next step.
FA involvement and possible bans
The Kent County FA has been briefed on the situation. Under the Football Association’s “aggravated breach” rules, using discriminatory language online is a serious offence.
The teenager could now face a long-term ban from the sport entirely. These sanctions often stick with a player even if they try to move to a different club later on. Groups like Kick It Out have long argued that firm action at the grassroots level – just like the move made in Faversham – is the only way to kick racism out of the game for good.
Focusing on the future
The club finished their statement by confirming they won’t be naming the individual. Since a minor is involved, they are sticking to privacy laws and consider the case closed.
Staff at the club insist that the actions of one person don’t speak for the hundreds of volunteers and coaches who work hard every week. With the player now officially off the books, the team is turning its attention back to the pitch. They remain fully committed to their mission of providing “football for all” across the Faversham area.
