Kick It Out has welcomed the successful prosecution of a supporter who racially abused former Wales goalkeeper Jason Brown and sought to answer the player's criticism over the way the incident was handled. John Wild, from Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire, was issued with a three-year banning order and ordered to carry out community service, pay compensation and cover court fees after being found guilty of racially abusing Brown while he was playing for Dartford in a Vanarama Conference fixture at Bristol Rovers last October. Brown, 32, welcomed the outcome of the case but, in doing so, also criticised a number of bodies, including Kick It Out, The Football Association and the Professional Footballers' Association, after he felt they 'did nothing about it'. Kick It Out has welcomed the successful prosecution of a supporter who racially abused Jason Brown . But Kick It Out, who work within football to promote equality and encourage inclusive practices, has responded to Brown's concerns following Wild's conviction at Bristol Magistrates Court. 'We are pleased to see the investigation undertaken by Avon and Somerset Police reach a satisfactory conclusion after Jason Brown was racially abused earlier this season,' read a Kick It Out statement, which said the organisation immediately informed the FA as soon as it was made aware of the incident. 'Paul Mortimer, Kick It Out's Professional Players Engagement Manager, met Jason on Wednesday 8 October 2014, the day after the incident, to discuss the matter in full. 'Jason gave his account of the incident and Paul clearly outlined the processes we follow when an investigation is under way, which is consistent in every case of discrimination we are involved in, throughout the meeting. 'During the discussion, Paul offered the support of Kick It Out to Jason, as we do with every complainant we are in touch with, and they both agreed to a follow-up meeting. Brown criticised Kick It Out for not doing enough to help him in his case from October last year . 'When Paul subsequently attempted to arrange a date, via phone calls and text message, to discuss with Jason how we could look to assist, Jason did not respond, nor did he to another enquiry from Kick It Out.' Kick It Out said contact was maintained with the FA 'to gain regular updates on the case' and, as the organisation has no formal investigative or regulatory powers, they work with the governing bodies on their processes and procedures, and liaise directly with the Police as and when required. 'We actively follow each complaint through to its conclusion, and if we are not satisfied with how a case is investigated, we will look to intervene,' the statement added. 'Paul's role sees him working with players from all levels of football to offer them ongoing guidance and advice, and to ensure that we are tackling issues of discrimination effectively, as a collective, across the English game. 'We will continue to push for just outcomes for all those who may be abused, and for adequate sanctions of perpetrators.' Brown, who has said in the past that the PFA and Kick It Out need to step aside and let a 'new and younger generation' combat racism, welcomed the court verdict but remained critical of the support he had received during the process. 'This is a sign of progress for everyone, not just people with colour,' Brown, who has played for Gillingham, Blackburn and Leeds, wrote on his Twitter account. 'While this progression is in society I sincerely pray and hope that these so called anti-racism (groups) will one day actually do what they say they will and support and treat every player no matter what league they are in as equals, instead of this constant lip service that they continue to provide.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.
Dartford goalkeeper Jason Brown was racially abused in October last year . The former Blackburn goalkeeper was facing Bristol Rovers . Brown criticised Kick It Out for not doing enough with the case .