Barnet's entire squad is locked in an extraordinary row with the club over an allegation of racism. The National League side's players went on strike after Saturday's defeat to Stockport and even refused to play in Tuesday night's game at Southend before changing their minds when they were allegedly threatened with the sack. The row centres on a claim that a club employee racially abused a Stockport player during Saturday's game. County's Ryan Johnson is understood to have told the Barnet players he was called a 'monkey'. Bees captain Jamie Turley subsequently asked his club to ensure the individual was not around the squad at training on Monday. The Barnet staff member, however, arrived and was told by captain Jamie Turley that the players felt it was not appropriate for him to be around the squad. The staff member complained and Turley was suspended. The entire squad in turn reacted angrily and say they initially made it clear to the club's management team that they would not play in Tuesday night's game. They insist they only changed their minds after being told in a meeting on Monday that some players' contracts would be terminated if they followed through with their stance. Barnet chairman Anthony Kleanthous said the players are contracted under the standard FA playing contracts to participate in football matches, so any threats not to play would be a breach of their contracts and would carry heavy sanctions from the National League. The players - who remain united in their support for Turley and the teammates threatened with the sack - have demanded further talks with Kleanthous and the club's senior management. Kleanthous told Mirror Sport that Jamie Turley has been suspended on full pay by HR at the Club following a separate internal complaint. This is standard staff disciplinary procedure and good practice to allow for the appropriate investigation to be carried out. In relation to the racism allegation against the member of staff, Kleanthous claimed Police had concluded the staff member did not have a case to answer. An investigation was carried out in full on the day of the alleged incident. This was conducted by the Safety Officer, who has overarching authority over these matters on match days, and in consultation with the attending Police present at the game. Witnesses were interviewed with statements taken and the matter was reported to the London Matchday Silver Commander in a debrief to MO6 HQ Football Unit in line with MPS Policy. The senior police officer at the scene confirms there was no allegation or substance for a criminal investigation to take place. The Club is currently conducting further investigations to ensure a comprehensive review of the matter and to provide its observations to The FA. The players are now waiting for the outcome of the investigation and the talks with the club's senior management. The situation is still unresolved, with the players and the club's management at odds over the issue. The club's management has stated that they will not tolerate any form of racism, but the players are demanding more action to be taken. The incident has sparked a heated debate about racism in football, with many calling for stricter punishments for those found guilty of racist behaviour. The FA has also been criticized for not doing enough to tackle racism in the sport. The situation at Barnet is a stark reminder of the need for football clubs to take racism seriously and to take swift action when allegations are made. The players and the club's management must now work together to find a resolution to the issue and to ensure that the club can move forward in a positive way.