FA to investigate alleged racism at Spurs Ladies game

The Football Association is to investigate claims by Tottenham Ladies defender Renee Hector that she was racially abused during Spurs’ 2-1 over Sheffield United.

The 23-year-old took to social media after the game and tweeted that she was subject to abuse by a member of the Sheffield United squad.

She said:

“Such a shame that racism seems to be rising up again in football – I received some monkey noises today from an opposition player.

“The only reaction was to let the football do the talking and that we did – great start to the year!”

Such a shame that racism seems to be rising up again in football – I received some monkey noises today from an opposition player. The only reaction was to let the football do the talking and that we did ?? great start to the year! @ThlfcOfficial #COYSL #SHEvTOT #KickItOut

— Renée Hector (@renazzza) January 6, 2019

The FA confirmed it would be launching an investigation to look into the issue and said it was “aware of the allegation of discriminatory abuse”.

The north London club revealed that it had contacted the governing body over the alleged incident and tweeted:

“The club is aware of the allegations of racial abuse made by Renee Hector following today’s victory at Sheffield United Women, that were reported to the referee by the player during the match.

“We have since reported the alleged incident to the FA and await their response. We shall be making no further comment on the allegations at this time.”

The FA also released a statement which read:

“We take all allegations of discrimination very seriously and will be making enquiries into the matter.”

As well as Spurs and the FA, Sheffield United have also confirmed that they have opened an investigation about the allegations. The statement read:

“We are aware of the post on social media and have already begun an investigation to determine the full facts. This is an ongoing matter, it would be unwise to comment further at this stage.”