Kerry FC player 'receiving all support available' following alleged ‘racial’ remark at end of game versus Longford Town

The Kerry Football Club player who had an alleged ‘racial’ remark directed at him towards the end of Friday's SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division game versus Longford Town is 'receiving all support available' to him. 

In a statement released on Saturday following the scoreless draw at Mounthawk Park in Tralee, Kerry FC confirmed that the matter has been referred to An Garda Siochana for investigation. 

The alleged incident also led to some unsavoury scenes developing after the final whistle of Friday's match.

The Kerry FC statement in full reads;

"Kerry Football Club is aware of an alleged ‘racial’ remark directed at one of our players during last night’s SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division game against Longford Town.

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SSE Airtricity League First Division - Round 30: Kerry FC 0 Longford Town 0

"The club continues to work with the FAI and the League of Ireland to kick ‘racism’ out of the game.

"Kerry FC stands with the player affected and he is receiving all support available to him at this time.

"We condemn discrimination in football and will not tolerate any form of hate towards any of our players or staff.
Mounthawk Park and Kerry FC is a community where all people are welcome regardless of race, ethnicity, and other diverse backgrounds.

"The matter has been referred to An Garda Siochana.

"Kerry FC will be making no further comment on the matter at this time as investigations are ongoing."

Some shots from last night's draw in Mounthawk Park

No goals but a hard earned point and clean sheet against play off chasing Longford Town#WeAreKerryFC pic.twitter.com/SRheRPBTAm

— Kerry Football Club (@KerryFC) September 9, 2023