Clyde opens investigation after Shay Logan makes racist abuse allegations

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Cove Rangers defenseman Shay Logan has claimed he suffered racist abuse from a fan in his side’s 1-0 win at Clyde. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Logan has compiled a list of four abusive comments allegedly made to him during Cove’s 1-0 Ligue 1 win, one of which is racist.

Writing on his Twitter account, the former Aberdeen full-back directed his post with laughing emojis and added: “When you upset Clyde fans because your mom picked a black man.”

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The 33-year-old added the hashtags “#Kickitout” and “#BlackandProud”.

Clyde was quick to respond to Logan’s comments.

A statement from the Cumbernauld team read: “The club have been made aware of an accusation of racist commentary made during today’s tight League One game at Broadwood.

“The Clyde Football Club will not tolerate or condone racist, sectarian, sexual or fanatic harassment or other discriminatory behavior, whether physical or verbal, and will ensure that such behavior is the subject of appropriate action. regardless of the context in which it occurs.

“The club has opened an investigation into this matter this evening.”

Police are also investigating allegations that racist abuse was directed at former England defender Ashley Cole during Swindon’s FA Cup clash with Manchester City on Friday night.

Swindon apologized to Cole, who was on the ITV pitch team for Town’s 4-1 third round loss at County Ground.

Wiltshire Police Superintendent Phil Staynings said in a statement: “We are aware that someone was racially abused at County Ground following the Swindon Town v Manchester City game last night.

“We have already started an investigation, obtained statements and secured the video surveillance. Further investigations into this incident are ongoing.

“Behavior of this nature is totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Anyone with information should call 101 and quote the crime reference number 54220002136.”

Swindon released a statement condemning the actions after revealing that he had received reports of racial abuse against Cole.

Owner Clem Morfuni said in the statement: “We are absolutely saddened and deeply disgusted by this and cannot stress enough that racial abuse of any kind will not be tolerated by Swindon Town Football Club.

“Racism has no place in the world and it’s incredibly heartbreaking that it still has a place in our game.

“We are currently working with Wiltshire Police to gather evidence, but those responsible will be punished accordingly.

“On behalf of everyone at Swindon Town Football Club, we extend our sincere apologies to Ashley Cole and it is with our deepest regret that you went through this last night.

“These few people do not represent Swindon Town and will not be welcome at County Ground.”

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