JUST CUT IT OUT!

The treatment dished out to Martin Williams by a small section of the Derbyshire club's travelling supporters incensed Town chief executive Peter Rowe.

He has submitted an official complaint to the FA about the racist heckling directed towards the player.

It was expected to arrive at Lancaster Gate this morning.

Throughout his 78 minutes on the pitch, Williams was jeered by a section of the Ilkeston fans and received similar treatment when substituted.

The Town striker silenced the jeers in the most effective fashion by ignoring them and scoring one of the goals which earned his side a second round tie at home to non-League Gateshead.

Having witnessed Williams's treatment during the first half, Mr Rowe ordered an on-pitch announcement during the interval.

This made it clear that racism would not be tolerated at the County Ground. Mr Rowe said: "I was disgusted by the racist behaviour of a certain section of the visiting fans towards Martin Williams.

"We will not tolerate that at this football club.

"That is why we put out the extra messages at half-time.

"We also monitored the situation very closely in the second half and ejected four visiting fans identified on CCTV for

specific racist behaviour," he said.

Mr Rowe said he had also spoken to the match referee about the incident.

The player targeted by the racists said he had been largely unaware of the abuse but deplored the behaviour nevertheless.

"I know they were giving me stick but there are some ignorant people about and there's nothing I can do about it," he said.

"I am disappointed it has happened, but I have had it elsewhere and I think you just have to let it go over your head."

The Town striker said he had also suffered abuse during a spell in Ireland, but it was not an issue that he would allow to spoil his enjoyment of the game.

Mr Rowe confirmed that a total of 19 arrests were made during the game for anti-social behaviour.