article_snippet.sent: Officials from the anti-racism body say Officials from the anti-racism body have acted on complaints from some Hartlepool fans and urged Carlisle to refuse admission to any fans who might decide to 'black up' for the occasion.
article_snippet.sent: The main concerns raised have been over the potential of fans deciding to 'black up'. '
article_snippet.sent: We clearly outlined that 'blacking up' has historically been a way of acting out racist stereotypes, and while the theme planned by fans may be well intended and chosen as part of an annual fancy dress tradition, such behaviour, if it occurs, is likely to cause offence. '
article_snippet.sent: We have provided guidance to both clubs on the matter, and advised Carlisle United of We own stance that if any fans do choose to 'black up' any fans do choose to 'black up' should be refused entry to any fans do choose to 'black up' stadium.
article_snippet.sent: Out have urged Carlisle to refuse entry to any fans who decide to black up for the fixture . '
article_snippet.sent: If We do receive complaints informing We that supporters have 'blacked up' at the fixture between Carlisle United and Hartlepool United, or that any incidents or disturbances of a discriminatory nature have occurred, We will follow We usual procedures by making the Football Association, the Football League, and the United Kingdom Football Policing Unit the Football League aware for the Football Association, the Football League, and the United Kingdom Football Policing Unit to investigate.'
highlights_snippet.sent: Anti-racism campaigners have asked Carlisle to refuse admission to any fans who black up as part of the fancy-dress theme .
  