Wolves allege that a player was subjected to discriminatory harassment during the defeat of Crystal Palace.
Wolves claim player subjected to discriminatory abuse during Crystal Palace loss
Wolves have alleged one of their players was subjected to discriminatory abuse during their Premier League game at Crystal Palace on Sunday.
The club reported the matter to the officials and stadium authorities at Selhurst Park and a supporter was subsequently ejected from the ground. Police have also been informed.
The player affected has not been named.
A statement from Wolves read: “We are very disappointed to report that one of our players was the target of discriminatory abuse by an opposing fan during today’s game with Crystal Palace.
We reported the incident quickly to Crystal Palace, Premier League match centre and the matchday officials.
“Crystal Palace security moved swiftly to remove the supporter in question and notified police at Selhurst Park.
“We are offering our full support to the player involved and have provided a formal statement to the Metropolitan Police.
“Racism or discrimination in any form is completely unacceptable and should never be left unchallenged.”
The PA news agency has contacted the Metropolitan Police.
Wolves reported an incident of discrimination towards one of their players from a Crystal Palace supporter during Sunday’s defeat at Selhurst Park.
A visiting player was subject of discriminative abuse from the stands in south London and the away club have confirmed an official report was lodged and the incident is now with the police.
The Palace supporter in question was ejected from Selhurst Park after Wolves immediately reported the abuse to their hosts, the Premier League matchday centre and the on-field officials.
The Wolves player has provided a statement to Metropolitan Police.
Wolves confirmed their commitment to supporting the victim of the abuse and reiterated the message that no discriminatory abuse should go unchallenged.
Gary O’Neil’s Wolves fell to a 3-2 defeat at Palace.
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