Blackpool have this week taken to condemn fans who sent “threatening and racially abusive messages” to Jordan Gabriel.
The League One outfit expressed their “anger” regarding the treatment of their defender who was “subjected to this level of abuse” following the club’s 18-17 penalty shootout defeat in the EFL Trophy.
Blackpool stated that they are collaborating with the authorities, including Lancashire Constabulary, “to identify those responsible and ensure accountability”.
Blackpool Football Club is aware of a number of threatening and racially abusive messages directly sent to Jordan Gabriel last night.
The Club will continue to work with the authorities, including Lancashire Constabulary, to identify who is responsible and hold them accountable.…
— Blackpool FC (@BlackpoolFC) December 18, 2024
A statement from the League One side said: “Blackpool Football Club is aware of a number of threatening and racially abusive messages directly sent to Jordan Gabriel last night.
“The Club will continue to work with the authorities, including Lancashire Constabulary to identify who is responsible and hold them accountable.
“The Club is angered and frustrated that one of our players has been subjected to this level of abuse, and joins the growing list of calls for social media platforms to be more proactive and decisive in combating online hate. There is a zero-tolerance policy for this behaviour throughout the Game.”
Steve Bruce said: “I think the social media companies, we’re hearing it far too often now. The this social media is it’s become ludicrous. And, and in this day and age, totally bang out of order. So, let’s hope that these companies can try and do something about it and police it better than what they’re doing at the moment. That’s for sure.
Interviewer: “Are you quite pleased you didn’t have social media when you were playing?”
Bruce: “Absolutely. But, you know, it’s here now and I can’t understand why a footballer would want to do it. I understand that that it’s the world that we live in now and the younger generation. But, yeah, it’s a vile, horrible platform if you ask me so.”
Interviewer: “Are you are you quite happy for your players to be on there?”
Bruce: “I mean, I know you can’t kinda place it to that extent against, can you? But how do I… it’s up to them, you know, they’re young adults. You know? And we know what the world is now.
“It’s just I fear for it. I fear for where it’s going for the young people of today. And, it’s a awful for somebody to have to go and post it online, these horrible stuff. It’s just it’s beyond me, really, really is of of where of where we’re digging and who’s who the hell is up to these things.”
Here’s how fans reacted as Blackpool condemn “threatening and racially abusive messages” sent to Jordan Gabriel…
@ColeClayton1995: Jordan Gabriel sent me a long supportive message when I was going through a lot of bad thoughts in 2021/22 season when word got around about me. It just shows the stupidity of some people or should I say uneducated kids or unfortunately adults. Fuck them pricks.
@DanielSBunce: Anything like this should instantly warrant a lifetime ban from all football grounds if proven guilty!
@Markkbone: ❌ No room for racism ❌
@SteedoBFC1887: Lifetime Ban. Scum.
@KnightTangerine: If you’re one of the complete dickheads who get a rise out of this whether or not you call it ‘bants’ or you think it’s ‘funny’ then you really need to reevaluate your life and take a long hard look at yourself. I’ll probably get the usual crap for that but bring it on.
@SarahHaydon1953: I’m sorry but if you were one of those people then you’re the lowest of the low! The man has played his socks off for us for multiple seasons now and has always been so good with the fans! Hope they get caught and dealt with properly! @jxgabriel_ hope you’re doing ok!
@ScribblerKeith: Disgraceful. Staggering that this kind of mentality still exists with some people. They’re a complete waste of oxygen. #UTMP
@T4ngerine4rmy: What kind of idiots have been doing this? Get a fkin grip set of clowns.
@dseddon2: We are all with you @jxgabriel_. Whoever these morons are, they do not represent our club and aren’t welcome. Not only that but they need reprimanding and educating. How sad that we are still seeing stuff like this so frequently 😢
@ClaireBartle2: WTAF! Err just because he missed a f’ing penalty in a tin pot competition. Whoever did this must possess less than zero brain cells. Hope they track the little f***ers down 🤬 #utmp 🍊 @jxgabriel_
@Jordjolly: Nothing surprises me with this lot
@seasiderforeva: This is absolutely disgusting. No need for this whatsoever. @jxgabriel_ you have our full support mate. Someone had to miss , it’s football. Stay strong every time you put on that Tangerine shirt we are behind you 🧡
@bigdeaks18: fuckin disgusting not a real fan whoever has done this the fact this happens in 2024 is mad i hope @jxgabriel_ is ok
@Dec2926: Our fans are disgusting man
@WillHJS2: Racially abusing a lad because he missed the 18th pen in a nothing cup. Sort it out
Our Jordan. Who has met the boys three times and been lovely. Known to Oscar and Isaac as ‘the guy who always smiles at us.’
With you Jordan. They can’t and won’t win. #utmp 🍊 https://t.co/tmwKd7oCnp pic.twitter.com/i4RpRlMuxy
— Tony Fretwell (@TonyFretwell) December 18, 2024
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