More infoA grassroots football game was abandoned in Somerset following an allegation "homophobic abuse". Chew Magna FC players walked off the pitch in protest yesterday afternoon (Saturday, September 27) during a match. Fixtures listed the match as a Chew Magna home game at their Monty Tucker Clubhouse near Clutton. A statement shared by the team's official account on social media confirmed that the game has been "abandoned at half time following a homophobic slur" towards a Chew Magna player. Its statement accused one person in particular and alleged this was not the first time, adding: "The Chew Magna team were unanimous in their decision to leave the field of play.