Crewe Alexandra striker Omar Bogle was racially abused during a League Two fixture with Gillingham last year and wants to see harsher punishments moving forward. Almost a year to the day that Omar Bogle was subjected to a vile, racist gesture, the striker still can't fully comprehend it. Bogle had just scored a penalty for Newport County when a fan in the home end made a monkey gesture directly in front of him and his team-mates. It was only after speaking with referee Tom Reeves that Bogle truly began to comprehend what had happened. The incident triggered memories of when Bogle was racially abused while playing in non-league for Solihull Moors. Then just 19, Bogle was targeted in a match against Gainsborough Trinity, but stayed silent. The perpetrator, Ben Burchell, a 28-year-old man with learning difficulties, did not receive a football banning order, but was given 40 hours of community service, after pleading guilty to racially abusing Bogle. Bogle agrees there has been progress in the fight against racism, but his experience last year emphasises there is further work to be done. The need for stronger deterrents is paramount, Bogle adds, after expressing his disappointment over the actions taken following last year's incident. Bogle is lending his voice to the EFL's Together Against Racism campaign in a bid to drive more positive change in the game. The campaign, which runs simultaneously with ones from both the FA and the Premier League throughout October, is aimed at amplifying the impact that people can make by standing up and speaking out against racism. And so, Bogle's message is clear: more needs to be done to eradicate racism from football. But for now, he's focused on using his platform to raise awareness and promote change. So, what's next for Bogle and the fight against racism in football? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - Bogle's voice will be heard.