November 19th 2023.
Ugo Monye, former England international, was left feeling "so fed up" after being subjected to the "most blatant racism" he has ever heard from a supporter as he left Sunday's match between Exeter and Gloucester.
Monye wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter) that while leaving the stadium, one supporter was running through the crowd and repeatedly shouting a racist insult.
He wrote, "Leaving Sandy Park and one supporter running through crowd starts shouting 'N***a, N***a'. Disgraceful. Not a single person said a word, challenged or even reported it. He walks off after a mild scuffle and fans are now telling me: 'We're with you'."
Monye continued, "B******s you're with me. You weren't with me when you saw and heard the most blatant racism I've seen from a supporter at a live game. So fed up."
Exeter swiftly issued a statement vowing to investigate the matter and apologising to Monye. The statement read, "This behaviour will not be tolerated at our rugby club, and we condemn it in the strongest possible terms. Our team will begin to review CCTV footage from the stadium immediately in an attempt to identify the individual in question and we would like to extend our sincerest apologies to Ugo Monye, a member of the rugby community that is highly respected by everyone at our club. If anyone has any information regarding this incident we would ask you to get in touch with the Chiefs as soon as you can."
Premiership Rugby also offered support to Monye and urged anyone with information to come forward. Their statement read, "Premiership Rugby is aware of the accusations of racist abuse suffered by Ugo Monye at Sandy Park following the Exeter match against Gloucester. Premiership Rugby offers our full support to Ugo Monye and we stand united with our clubs and players in the fight against racism. Racism has absolutely no place in our game or society. Exeter have launched a full investigation and we urge anyone with any information to come forward."
It is clear that this incident of racism is not being taken lightly and is being met with swift action and condemnation from all parties involved. It is encouraging to see that racism is being taken seriously and that Ugo Monye is receiving the support he deserves.
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