Sttafordshire Police investigate the disgusting racist abuse online sent to Tamworth player Chris Wreh after the FA Cup loss to Tottenham.
Wreh came on as a second-half sub in the Third Round fixture, with Tottenham going on to win 3-0 after extra time.
The 28-year-old took to social media after the match and uploaded a screenshot of the abuse which had been sent to him on Instagram.
His post on Twitter, said: “After an amazing day today, this is the last thing I expected to see when I opened Instagram. Nevertheless, thank you for all the support today. Fans were unreal.”
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The message he received in the screenshot read: “You’re a little n*gger and if I ever catch your little monkey ass I’m gonna turn the tables and do what you n*ggers do best and take steal my £20 I just lost back. Chicken bone sucker.”
After an amazing day today, this is the last thing I expected to see when I opened Instagram. Never the less, thank you for all the support today. Fans were unreal 💯@tamworthfc pic.twitter.com/l4iXbMkxQf
— CW (@ChrisWreh1) January 12, 2025
A Staffordshire Police statement said: “We’re aware of a social media message involving racist abuse that was sent online to a player following the FA Cup match between Tamworth and Tottenham Hotspur yesterday (Sunday 12 January).
“Officers are continuing to liaise with Tamworth Football Club and national policing partners as part of their initial enquiries and plans to support the victim moving forward.
“Racist abuse will never be tolerated and officers will thoroughly investigate any reports as robustly as possible to ensure those responsible are dealt with accordingly.”
Twitter users gave their reaction as police say they are investigate racist abuse online sent to the Tamworth player after the FA Cup loss to Tottenham…
@footballconfid1: This is disgusting. Hopefully he can be tracked down and banned from every ground in the country and prosecuted for hate crimes.
@_C_1_9: Kid loses a £20 bet and his future in one day, reality is going to kick in soon enough.
@DuddridgeLloyd: Disgusting stuff, obviously happy Tottenham won, but you did yourself and your club proud.
@TheoCartz: He’s going the wake up tomorrow and instantly regret that DM
@SZYComps: Absolutely disgraceful and shocking to see. Well played today
@Pirolas03: He will regret this msg in the Morning, forgetting people can no longer get away with this on social media, well done to you and your team bro you guys should be proud 💪🏾
@RSpowart27199: Honestly no words for this, you all played brilliantly was a great game to watch.. That lad will hopefully be truly regretful if he’s any decency about him.. however you should never have received such a hateful msg.. Can’t believe we are still dealing with this behaviour..
@footballclips73: I will never understand people like this mate, ignore it well done lad
@JoelyTheBaldy: Hope you’ve got the police involved. Fucking disgusting little coward. Would never say it in person. Hopefully can be tracked down and punished to the fullest extent possible.
@ImBillRay: Sorry someone tried to steal joy from your moment Chris. You should be proud of your day, we need to start making examples of racists like this who prey on the joy of others.
@hotspurreports: That is horrible to see. Hope you enjoyed your day apart from that and well played.
@Carefree_Jam: Chin up mate. You smashed it
@racingblogger: The ignorance is absolutely disgusting, get that reported immediately. Well played today, you nearly pulled off the unexpected.
@kmthompsonbooks: I think you guys played an amazing game, I was hooked from start to finish. I was really hoping you would take spurs out. Nonetheless, you held them off until the end, terrific play. Report the racist abuse, its disgusting behaviour.
@TheBluSocialist:
Dregs of society!
Sorry you’ve had to endure that.
Hopefully, his employers see this and do the right thing!
He deserves nothing nice in life!
Rotten to the core!
@manchester__vo: What an absolute human piece of shit. Enjoy the queue at the job centre. I’m not a supporter but I watched the game; yourself and the team were excellent 👏
@mrsimonraymonde: Ignore the racist. Can’t let the brainless idiots win. Fact? You guys caused problems for us all day. Your skills I am sure will be appreciated by fans everywhere. Hope to see you in the Prem one day. Best wishes from all at Spurs
@JCTHFC: Honestly wouldn’t even bother giving it the air time mate, they only want to get a reaction out of you,it’s easy to get brave on social media, they would never say something like that to your face so wouldn’t let it bother you,well done yesterday, you done yourselves proud.👊🏾
@BcfcPrinceton: @StaffsPolice @TamworthPolice @WMPolice. Sure one of you guys could sort this little fool out.. @tamworthfc make sure this idiot is banmed for life plz. No place in society especially at the football
@mercianstweets: Been following Tamworth everywhere since I was a kid mate, I’ve never been more proud of a Tamworth side than I was today. All of you are club legends for what you have done for us and for yourselves, don’t ever let anyone take that away from you 🐑🐑
@TJayyyy_1: Glad you didn’t block his name out. Can’t let people like that hide
@LollyAllison101: That is horrendous. I hope they manage to find this person and make them accountable . Well done Tamworth , you def did yourselves proud yesterday
@DanTattersall_: safe to say he’s deleted that account. Hope his uni, college, workplace see this and take action.

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