Kick It Out expresses concern as Tamworth player Chris Wreh sits out a match, citing the club's inadequate response to online racist abuse he faced after their FA Cup tie against Tottenham.
Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out has expressed concern over the lack of support Tamworth player Chris Wreh received from his club following racially abusive comments he endured online after his team's FA Cup tie against Tottenham. Wreh announced his decision not to play in Tamworth 's match against Boldmere St Michael's on Tuesday, citing his disappointment with the club's response to the incident, with the exception of manager Andy Peaks.
Kick It Out issued a statement on Wednesday, emphasizing their support for Wreh's decision to step away from playing. They highlighted the concerning lack of adequate support Wreh felt when facing discrimination. The organization stressed the importance of taking such incidents seriously, providing players with the backing of their club and relevant authorities for thorough investigation. Wreh's public call-out of the abuse was commended by Kick It Out as a selfless act to shed light on the pervasiveness of racism experienced by players online. They called for a collective responsibility among football and social media companies to eradicate this abuse. Wreh, in his own social media post, detailed his experience, stating that he would not be playing due to the lack of public support from the club despite the manager's individual backing. He expressed disappointment over the club's initial silence and their preference to keep the matter internal. Wreh firmly believes that addressing these issues openly is essential for progress and conveyed his hope for understanding from everyone regarding his decision to speak out. Tamworth had initially held Tottenham to a scoreless draw for the full 90 minutes but ultimately lost 3-0 after extra time. The PA news agency reached out to Tamworth for comment regarding the statements made by Wreh and Kick It Out
RACISM FOOTBALL ONLINE ABUSE KICK IT OUT TAMWORTH CHRIS WREH
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