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Birmingham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge has been ‘shaken’ after reporting an alleged racist incident during the FA Cup tie with Blackburn Rovers.
Etheridge reported an ‘incident of racism’ to referee Keith Stroud after Jordan James snatched a late equalizer for Birmingham in stoppage time to draw 2-2 with Blackburn at Ewood Park.
Sky Sports News understands the alleged abuse came from a home fan behind Etheridge’s goal.
Image: Birmingham boss John Eustace said Etheridge was visibly upset
Stroud delayed the restart and spoke to head coaches Birmingham boss John Eustace revealing how visibly upset the Philippines international goalkeeper was after the draw.
“Neil was racially abused, which is irrelevant,” Eustace said.
“There is no place for racism in society, let alone in football. We are really disappointed that this has happened. As a football club, we do not tolerate it at all and we are fully behind it. him.
“The referee will report it and further action will be taken from there. This is a very, very serious issue.
“Neil was a bit shaken up after the game, rightly so. The guys walked around him and made sure he was okay and we’ll talk to him when we get on the bus and see how he’s doing.
“The referee will signal it first and foremost and it will be up to Blackburn as a club to deal with the situation.”
Image: The FA Cup tie ended in a 2-2 draw at Ewood Park
Blackburn issued a statement from the club which read: “Blackburn Rovers are aware of the allegations of racist abuse reported to match officials by Birmingham City goalkeeper Neil Etheridge during the FA Cup fourth round tie at Ewood. Park.
“Referee Keith Stroud has informed the players and management of both clubs of the alleged incident, which will now be fully investigated by Blackburn Rovers and the relevant authorities.
“Allegations of this nature are taken extremely seriously.
“The club has a zero tolerance policy for all forms of abuse and discrimination, and will take the strongest possible action against anyone found to have committed such offences.”
Sky Sports News has contacted the FA and Lancashire Police for comment.
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