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The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Waterford FC express ‘disappointment' after hearing of alleged racial abuse of Shamrock Rovers teen Victor Ozhianvuna
WATERFORD FC have expressed their 'disappointment' after an alleged racist remark was aimed at 16-year-old Shamrock Rovers player Victor Ozhianvuna by a home supporter. It is claimed the comment was made before Friday's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clash at the RSC. Advertisement An investigation is underway after the visitors reported the incident to the match delegate, who will now send his report to the League of Ireland before any possible sanctions can be taken by the FAI Disciplinary Control Unit. It's understood that the alleged incident occurred while the substitute was warming up during the first half of the game with Ozhianvuna going on to take no part in a fixture that After the media were made aware of the allegations in the aftermath of the contest, Waterford FC released a statement saying that they are 'fully co-operating with authorities on the matter.' It read: 'Waterford Football Club are disappointed to be made aware of an allegation of racism towards a Shamrock Rovers player during our SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division game on Friday, May 16. Advertisement Read More On Irish Football 'We are a community-based football club that prides ourselves on our inclusion and are proud to welcome all to the RSC. 'The club takes all reports of discrimination incredibly seriously and is fully co-operating with the authorities on the matter. 'We stand side by side with the League of Ireland and our supporters in taking a zero-tolerance approach to tackling racism within the game. 'Waterford Football Club would encourage anyone who witnesses such behaviour to report in confidence via our direct number 051-271160 or via email to office@ Advertisement Most read in Football Bradley's outfit capitalised on two huge errors that gave the league leaders all three points. A brilliant Padraig Amond header had put the hosts in front inside ten minutes. Celtic ultras make their point on fan engagement as Hoops get trophy day guard of honour But they were the cause of their own downfall as they were undone by goals from Rory Gaffney, Michael Noonan, and Graham Burke – with the latter two goals coming from defensive errors. It was a header of quality that gave the hosts the lead on ten minutes. Advertisement Ryan Burke found space for himself out on the left before putting in a wonderful ball that saw Amond get in front of his marker to flick an unstoppable header to the roof of the net from 12 yards. Stephen McMullan denied the Hoops a certain equalising goal on 23 minutes when Josh Honohan played a super ball over the top that sent Aaron Greene clear straight on goal. 1 Victor Ozhianvuna was allegedly racially abused while warming up as a substitute But the netminder saved at the feet of the attacker as he tried to take the ball around him. Advertisement Rovers were celebrating a leveller just two minutes later. Adam Matthews played a long throw into the right-hand corner that saw Greene send in a first-time cross for Gaffney, and he applied a neat right-footed finish past the helpless McMullan. It took some more heroic goalkeeping from McMullan to deny the visitors the lead goal on 36 minutes when Jack Byrne swung over a right-wing cross that picked out the run of Josh Honohan. And after his header was superbly kept out, Gaffney struck the outside of the post with the rebound. Advertisement Rovers were gifted the lead on 76 minutes. Blues keeper Stephen McMullan, who was having a top display for the hosts up to that point, inexplicably played a clearance straight to Noonan. The teen had only been on the field for seven minutes, and with his first touch, he couldn't believe his luck as he guided the ball to an empty net from outside the penalty area. A third goal followed for the tabletoppers deep into second-half injury-time, largely thanks to Josh Honohan. Capping off a week where he was called up to the Republic of Ireland squad, he dispossessed Navajo Bakboord before releasing Graham Burke, who beat the offside trap before finishing past McMullan. Advertisement
Irish Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Waterford FC taking allegation of racist remark "incredibly seriously"
Waterford FC are treating an allegation of racism towards a Shamrock Rovers player "incredibly seriously'. The clubs met in a Premier Division clash at the RSC on Friday night, with the Hoops coming from behind to win 3-1. But Shamrock Rovers reported that a Waterford fan made a racist comment at their teenage star Victor Ozhianvuna - who is lined with Arsenal - as he was warming up. The matter was referred to the authorities and the FAI are awaiting the match delegate's report before determining what the next steps will be. Waterford FC today issued a statement, confirming that they are taking the allegations seriously. Click this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest League of Ireland news and top stories from the Irish Mirror. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The Blues statement read: 'Waterford Football Club are disappointed to be made aware of an allegation of racism towards a Shamrock Rovers player during our SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division game on Friday 16th May. 'We are a community-based football club who pride ourselves on our inclusion and are proud to welcome all to the RSC. The club take all reports of discrimination incredibly seriously and are fully co-operating with the authorities on the matter.' Waterford's statement continued: 'We stand side by side with the League of Ireland and our supporters in taking a zero-tolerance approach to tackling racism within the game. 'Waterford Football Club would encourage anyone who witnesses such behaviour to report in confidence via our direct number 051-271160 or via email to office@ The FAI have also issued a statement on the matter. It read: "The League of Ireland can confirm that we have been made aware of an alleged incident of racist abuse towards a Shamrock Rovers player last night from a supporter in attendance at their fixture against Waterford in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division. "In accordance with FAI regulations on racism and discrimination, an investigation has been opened into the incident and we will work with both Clubs, An Garda Síochána and all relevant stakeholders throughout this process. "The FAI and the League of Ireland condemn any acts of discrimination or racism in our League and have a zero-tolerance policy when dealing with racism in our game towards players or staff, be it on a football pitch, at a stadium or online."
Irish Examiner
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Waterford FC 'disappointed' over allegation fan racailly abused Shamrock Rovers star
Waterford FC have released a statement to say they are 'disappointed' to learn of an allegation that one of their supporters racially abused a Shamrock Rovers player on Friday night. It is believed that a fan aimed a racist comment at teenager Victor Ozhianvuna prior to their Premier Division clash at the Regional Sports Centre, which Rovers won 3-1. "Waterford Football Club are disappointed to be made aware of an allegation of racism towards a Shamrock Rovers player during our SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division game on Friday 16th May," the club have said in a statement released on Saturday, "We are a community-based football club who pride ourselves on our inclusion and are proud to welcome all to the RSC. "The club take all reports of discrimination incredibly seriously and are fully co-operating with the authorities on the matter. "We stand side by side with the League of Ireland and our supporters in taking a zero-tolerance approach to tackling racism within the game. "Waterford Football Club would encourage anyone who witnesses such behaviour to report in confidence via our direct number 051-271160 or via email to office@
Irish Independent
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Investigation underway as Shamrock Rovers report alleged racist comment aimed at Victor Ozhianvuna
An investigation is underway after Shamrock Rovers reported that a Waterford fan aimed a racist comment at teenager Victor Ozhianvuna prior to Friday night's Premier Division between the sides.
Irish Independent
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
League of Ireland: Follow all this evening's action as it happens as Shamrock Rovers face Shels in Dublin derby
Live | Today at 14:00 It's another busy evening in the League of Ireland, with two Dublin derbies in store as champions Shelbourne head to Tallaght to face Shamrock Rovers and a resurgent Bohemians play host to St Patrick's Athletic. Elsewhere, league leaders Drogheda United travel to face Galway United, while managerless Waterford take on Derry City. Keep up to date with all the Premier and First Division action is it happens here. one minute ago Shamrock Rovers expect their young teenage star Victor Ozhianvuna will smash the transfer fee record for a League of Ireland player, as Aidan Fitzmaurice reports: 'This is serious stuff' – Stephen Bradley confirms intense interest in Shamrock Rovers teen Victor Ozhianvuna as record deal looms Shamrock Rovers expect that teenage star Victor Ozhianvuna will smash the transfer record for a League of Ireland player. 3 minutes ago Some pre-match watching for you all – Dan McDonnell and Aidan Fitzmaurice preview tonight's round of League of Ireland action: League of Ireland Premier Division preview - Another two big Dublin derbies to look forward to Seán O'Connor and Aidan Fitzmaurice preview this week's League of Ireland Premier Division action as Bohemians welcome St Pat's and champions Shelbourne visit Shamrock Rovers in two big Dublin derbies. 5 minutes ago Good evening and welcome to another live blog covering Matchday 12 of the League of Ireland Premier Division. My name is Ultán Corcoran, and I will be keeping you up to speed with all the action it unfolds around the grounds. We have four games kicking off at 7.45pm tonight – Shamrock Rovers welcome the reigning champions Shelbourne to Tallaght with televised coverage on Virgin Media 2 from 7.30pm.
