A Bradford City supporter has been banned from football grounds for a second time after he used abusive language on a train home from a game.

Paul Scandrett, 44, of Bankholme Court, Holme Wood, Bradford, was handed a four-year banning order by Bradford magistrates yesterday after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct following a match against Crewe Alexandra in March.

He was also fined £250, ordered to pay £85 in costs and a £15 victim surcharge.

Scandrett, who had previously received a three-year banning order between 2006 and 2009, was on board the 8.21pm Manchester Victoria to Leeds service when the incident took place.

British Transport Police officers had been deployed to escort a group of City supporters from the game. As the train left Manchester Victoria station, the group became disorderly and abusive, chanting anti-Leeds United songs. They were warned about their behaviour by officers, who guided an elderly woman to a different carriage for her safety.

Scandrett’s details were taken as the train arrived at Bradford Interchange, but, despite warnings from officers, the disorder continued as he left station.

When officers approached him, they were met with more aggressive behaviour and officers arrested Scandrett along with three other men, who were bailed to appear at Bradford Magistrates’ Court on Friday, July 16.

PC Wayne Mitchell, BTP’s north east area football intelligence officer, said: “Abusive language, anti-social behaviour and intimidating members of the public, whether inside or outside the ground, or on public transport whilst travelling to or from a game, is totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated by police.

“Those who think they can behave in such a way, and ruin law-abiding supporters and members of the public days out in the process, should know that we will continue to seek banning orders.

“Such behaviour is not welcome on the railways or at football matches.”

He added: “Bradford City fans, like the majority of football supporters, are well behaved genuine fans who enjoy supporting their team in good spirits.

“It is only the behaviour of a small minority, like Scandrett, a so called football fan, who has been intent on causing distress and abuse.”