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RTÉ News
17-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Waterford 'disappointed' over fan racism allegation towards Shamrock Rovers player
Waterford have said that they are co-operating with the relevant authorities after an alleged incident of racism towards a Shamrock Rovers player by one of their supporters. Rovers were 3-1 winners at the RSC on Friday evening, but the result has been overshadowed by the allegation, with the away side understood to have reported the incident post match. "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. "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 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@
