" Rotherham investigate racist abuse of Kipre & Bamba "
Fri Apr 28, 2023 10:37 am
Rotherham United are investigating "an incident of racist abuse on social media" following their 2-1 Championship home loss to Cardiff City on Thursday.
Cedric Kipre's late goal gave the visitors victory and it is thought the defender was one of those targeted, along with Cardiff coach Sol Bamba.
Rotherham condemned the posts and will work with South Yorkshire Police.
"Rotherham United are appalled to have learned of an incident of racist abuse on social media," the club said.
"A number of social media posts were brought to the club's attention in the immediate aftermath of the game at AESSEAL New York Stadium, and Rotherham United are now seeking to identify the individual in question and will work alongside South Yorkshire Police to bring the perpetrator to justice.
"Rotherham United totally condemns the actions of the aforementioned individual and would like to firmly reiterate our zero-tolerance policy towards racism or discrimination of any kind.
"The club will take necessary steps to ensure that it is clear that the actions of the individual in question are in no way representative of our football club and supporters.
"The club totally and completely dissociates itself from the actions of this individual and the abhorrent behaviour that they have displayed and will take the necessary measures to ensure that this isolated incident does not tarnish the reputation of Rotherham United and our fan base."
Thursday's result raised Cardiff six points above the relegation places with two games remaining, while Rotherham remain in danger three points above the drop zone.
Cardiff City also issued a statement, saying: "We've seen the appalling racist abuse posted on Twitter following last night's game and are in contact with the police and Rotherham United.
"We welcome Rotherham United's strong and immediate public condemnation and their forthcoming investigation in conjunction with the relevant authorities.
"We are supporting our players through this and hope that the strongest level of action will always be taken against any individual found guilty of perpetuating hate in our sport."
Cedric Kipre's late goal gave the visitors victory and it is thought the defender was one of those targeted, along with Cardiff coach Sol Bamba.
Rotherham condemned the posts and will work with South Yorkshire Police.
"Rotherham United are appalled to have learned of an incident of racist abuse on social media," the club said.
"A number of social media posts were brought to the club's attention in the immediate aftermath of the game at AESSEAL New York Stadium, and Rotherham United are now seeking to identify the individual in question and will work alongside South Yorkshire Police to bring the perpetrator to justice.
"Rotherham United totally condemns the actions of the aforementioned individual and would like to firmly reiterate our zero-tolerance policy towards racism or discrimination of any kind.
"The club will take necessary steps to ensure that it is clear that the actions of the individual in question are in no way representative of our football club and supporters.
"The club totally and completely dissociates itself from the actions of this individual and the abhorrent behaviour that they have displayed and will take the necessary measures to ensure that this isolated incident does not tarnish the reputation of Rotherham United and our fan base."
Thursday's result raised Cardiff six points above the relegation places with two games remaining, while Rotherham remain in danger three points above the drop zone.
Cardiff City also issued a statement, saying: "We've seen the appalling racist abuse posted on Twitter following last night's game and are in contact with the police and Rotherham United.
"We welcome Rotherham United's strong and immediate public condemnation and their forthcoming investigation in conjunction with the relevant authorities.
"We are supporting our players through this and hope that the strongest level of action will always be taken against any individual found guilty of perpetuating hate in our sport."
Re: " Rotherham investigate racist abuse of Kipre & Bamba "
Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:04 am
Some guy BenRufc1999 clown in twitter, bang out what he said.
Re: " Rotherham investigate racist abuse of Kipre & Bamba "
Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:58 am
Brain dead moron.
Re: " Rotherham investigate racist abuse of Kipre & Bamba "
Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:14 pm
Mentioned Peter Whittingham too, and another fan alluded to Sala. Utter scum
Re: " Rotherham investigate racist abuse of Kipre & Bamba "
Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:59 pm
Bad losers up there.
Re: " Rotherham investigate racist abuse of Kipre & Bamba "
Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:41 pm
"Bad losers up there" you would think they would be used to losing by now 
Re: " Rotherham investigate racist abuse of Kipre & Bamba "
Fri Apr 28, 2023 2:11 pm
They seem a lovely fan base.
Multiple people on their forum saying that it should be “put in perspective” and alluding that it’s not that serious.
Won’t repeat what I’ve said on here as (probably correctly in fairness) already been warned for it, but posting needlessly offensive comments and also the wider direct lack of condemnation of it is very much “stones in glass houses” of them given I’m sure that they would be very upset should people bring up recent-ish events in Rotherham.
Oh well, wouldn’t mind dropping 2 points against Huddersfield on Sunday, mathematically saving us and putting a bit more pressure on them, culminating in them going down.
Multiple people on their forum saying that it should be “put in perspective” and alluding that it’s not that serious.
Won’t repeat what I’ve said on here as (probably correctly in fairness) already been warned for it, but posting needlessly offensive comments and also the wider direct lack of condemnation of it is very much “stones in glass houses” of them given I’m sure that they would be very upset should people bring up recent-ish events in Rotherham.
Oh well, wouldn’t mind dropping 2 points against Huddersfield on Sunday, mathematically saving us and putting a bit more pressure on them, culminating in them going down.
Re: " Rotherham investigate racist abuse of Kipre & Bamba "
Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:17 pm
I had a lot of banter with their family stand last night.
I thought they were ok and took the defeat well. Sounds to mean minority incident but even so lets flush them out and give them what they deserve.
I thought they were ok and took the defeat well. Sounds to mean minority incident but even so lets flush them out and give them what they deserve.
Re: " Rotherham investigate racist abuse of Kipre & Bamba "
Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:51 pm
nojac wrote:"Bad losers up there" you would think they would be used to losing by now
Ooooooo. Lol.