September 17th 2023.
Sheffield United and Tottenham have both condemned the "racist, abusive and threatening" messages sent to Sheffield United goalkeeper Wes Foderingham.
Foderingham revealed on Instagram after his side's 2-1 loss to Spurs that he had been subject to such messages. He wrote: "I don’t mind opposition fans calling me every name under the sun. But be easy with the racism and family threats. Think before you type.”
Sheffield United released a statement on Sunday, emphasizing that there is "no room for racism in our game". They said they would work with relevant authorities to investigate and support Foderingham.
Tottenham released a statement of their own, expressing their "disgust" at the messages sent to Foderingham. They vowed to cooperate with Sheffield United and the relevant bodies in their investigations. The club stated that they would not hesitate to take "the strongest possible action, including Club bans," against any of their fans found responsible.
These messages come after Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom slammed referees in an epic rant after their loss to Tottenham. They also follow France star's decision to reject Manchester United in the summer, citing the need to make the right choice.
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