Chelsea have issued a statement condemning the abuse aimed at Conor Gallagher after a clip of him and a club mascot went viral on social media at the weekend.
Chelsea have issued a statement condemning the abuse aimed at Conor Gallagher after a clip of him and a club mascot went viral on social media at the weekend. A clip which has been widely shared on social media after the match shows Gallagher taking his place inside the tunnel as he prepares to lead his side out ahead of the game.A young Chelsea mascot is then seen extending his hand, attempting to shake hands with the 24-year-old midfielder.
But Gallagher appears to miss the youngster's gesture and engages in conversation with another young mascot instead. A screenshot later emerged on social media which proved that Gallagher did eventually acknowledge the first mascot, with the midfielder pictured with his arm around the youngster prior to walking down the tunnel.Chelsea have now issued a statement defending Gallagher and condemning the "unacceptable" abuse he has receive
Chelsea Conor Gallagher Abuse Viral Clip Mascot
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chelsea could sell Conor Gallagher even earlier than thought after ‘devastating’ developmentThe inside track on the football stories that matter
Read more »
Conor Gallagher: Tottenham handed new boost as Chelsea go against PochettinoThe inside track on the football stories that matter
Read more »
Chelsea ‘likely’ to accept early Conor Gallagher offer as Boehly opens talksThe inside track on the football stories that matter
Read more »
Chelsea braced for ‘cheeky’ Conor Gallagher bids after new developmentThe inside track on the football stories that matter
Read more »
Chelsea prepared to sell Reece James and Conor Gallagher this summerThe top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...
Read more »
Conor Gallagher is ‘definitely leaving Chelsea’ and two big-name teammates to followThe inside track on the football stories that matter
Read more »