Blackpool FC 'appalled' after winger Grant Ward receives racist abuse
The club has released a statement
Last updated 28th Apr 2021
Blackpool FC says it's "appalled" after Grant Ward was racially abused after the club's game against Sunderland last night.
Ward received a message on Instagram, which has now been reported to the social media platform and is also being investigated by Lancashire Police.
Tweet from Lancashire Police:
Statement from Blackpool FC:
Blackpool Football Club is appalled by the abhorrent, racist abuse received by Grant Ward following the team’s fixture at Sunderland last night.
The contents of the message, on his Instagram account, have since been reported to the social media platform and are now being investigated by the police.
Grant has the Club’s full and unwavering support in this matter, as we continue to collectively take a stand in the fight against racism and online hatred.
Enough is enough.