SHELBOURNE HAVE CONFIRMED that an incident of homophobic and misogynistic abuse directed at an opposition player has been reported to An Garda Síochána as the club attempt to identify the individual using CCTV.
A statement released last night revealed a member of the Peamount United team was the victim of the verbal attack during a recent game at Tolka Park.
Peamount welcomed the action taken by Shels in a message of their own posted on social media. “There is absolutely no place for this abuse as we look to ensure that football is an inclusive game for everyone and we welcome a full investigation into this incident,” it read.
Shelbourne earlier confirmed that they had been in touch with Peamount to issue an apology to the player in question, as they seek to stamp out any repeat of the incident by increasing security at games.
Shelbourne club statement regarding discriminatory abuse directed at our player. There is absolutely no place for this abuse as we look to ensure that football is an inclusive game for everyone and we welcome a full investigation into this incident. https://t.co/qPaCCsgjEd
— Peamount Utd FC (@peamountutd) August 30, 2022
“At our recent home match against Peamount United, an individual was heard to have directed misogynistic abuse at an opposition player, including the use of a homophobic term.
“The incident was reported and having been made aware of this incident, we immediately contacted Peamount United to offer our apologies to the player.
We have since added an additional security presence, specifically briefed to identify anyone engaging in discriminatory abuse and with instructions that anyone doing so should be ejected from the ground.
“We have reported the incident to An Garda Síochána and have been endeavouring to identify the individual from CCTV footage.
“The Club will not tolerate any discriminatory verbal abuse in Tolka Park and any individual that we can identify will receive a lifetime ban from the ground. There is no place for this kind of abuse in football – on or off the pitch and we wish to apologize again to the player.
“Shelbourne FC is an inclusive club and we know that our supporters share our desire to ensure that everybody can enjoy the game without being subject to discriminatory abuse of any kind.”
BATE turned off the lights during Dundalk’s training in the stadium last night and threatened to put on the sprinklers if they didn’t leave. Up against it already!! COME ON DE TOWN!!! Nobody wants us winning!! Stick it to de man!!!!
Not everyone can say that there cousin has played in one of the big European competitions, COME ON LADS!!!
Useless clowns. Shat the togs
Embarrassment to the league
Dave ,why don’t you draw a a little sad face on your profile picture ,because that’s what you are ,a sad loser. It’s only half time and the tie is still alive, come on the town.
Huge game for the league. An away goal and a draw would suit nicely
The two commentators are so depressing too listen to on eir … jesus christ
Where can we watch this game?
Setanta/Eir
The match is being shown on 872 for anyone without eir sport.
Sean’s favourite channel..
Well i can see men playing with balls so it will do thanks sean
Dundalk look rattled, they need to get there head right soon. This BATE side is there for the taking!
Dundalk FC…the team for me lol best of luck
Bate Borisov. BATE THEM GOOD.
Are Bate sponsored by Tampax??
Sorry – my mistake it’s Tpax… lettering looks very similar though. Dundalk putting up a brave performance..
Horrendous goal to give away – shocking pass
Stupid goal to give away but BATE were different class after that. Dundalk were heroic in the last 10 mins to keep it 1-0.
*channel number 872
Half Time. Very solid defensively, Gary Rogers has had little to do but we need a little bit more going forward. There was one attack that we cleared and BATE had 1 outfield player in there own half, that shows that there is space there for a counter attack and going all out defence is important but its a recipe for disaster. At this moment it looks to be reminiscent of Ireland vs Belgium at the euros an we need to ask more questions for the BATE defence.
I was right, hopefully it doesn’t end like the Belgium game now.
If they came out and played further up they’d get caught badly on the counter I think. Oriel park would have been a big advantage, feck UEFA.
Away on hols, link anyone?
If dundalk loose the tie are they in Europa league group stages or another qualifying match??
If they lose over the two legs they go to a Europa league qualifying match
They’re s h i t e
They’ll only loose the tie if they get hot under the collar.
There is a tie their yet, well done Dundalk