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Police take action after Jordan Gibson names and shames abuser after Doncaster v Bradford

Police take action after Jordan Gibson names and shames his abuser after the Doncaster v Bradford at the weekend.

Gibson took a screenshot of the tweet, showing him being called a “black b******” on Twitter. Jordan captioned his post: “Whilst I’ll tolerate a certain amount of abuse/banter, I won’t sit back and accept racism of any level. This scrote needs to be outed.”

In another incident, captured on camera, Gibson received stick from Bradford supporters, with one fan following the footballer along the North Stand then fell over. See more on that HERE.

“I’ve played against them a few times and always had it (abuse) so knew it was coming,” he said. “It gives me an extra five or ten per cent but it backfired a little bit for them.

“I’ve said it before, it gives me that extra boost and an opportunity to shut them up. Thankfully I was able to contribute to the win.”

DONCASTER STATEMENT:

West Yorkshire Police have confirmed an arrest has been made following an instance of racist abuse directed towards a Rovers player following last weekend’s win over Bradford City.

Bradford District Police have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of a malicious communications offence and the individual remains in police custody at this time.

West Yorkshire Police are continuing to work with the club and Bradford City in relation to the incident.

We reiterate our zero tolerance approach towards any form of discrimination. There is no place for discrimination in football and wider society and we will take any action available to us in order to create a welcoming environment for all.

The well-being of all associated with the club, whether players, staff or supporters, is paramount and we are actively supporting the player that has been targeted in this incident.

Should you witness the use of discriminatory language online or at any match or event involving our clubs, we urge you to email details to edi@clubdoncaster.co.uk where our head of safety, head of HR and safeguarding managers will investigate.

We also encouraging reporting to Kick It Out via one of their reporting methods detailed by clicking HERE.

BRADFORD STATEMENT:

Bradford City AFC can confirm an arrest has been made by West Yorkshire Police following online racist abuse directed at Jordan Gibson following Saturday’s game at Doncaster Rovers.

The individual in question remains in police custody and has been arrested on suspicion of malicious communications.

We will continue to cooperate with West Yorkshire Police and Doncaster Rovers during ongoing investigations.

The club reiterates its zero-tolerance policy around any form of discrimination.

Bradford City AFC condemns the abhorrent comment in the strongest possible manner.

Here’s how fans reacted as police take action after Jordan Gibson names and shames his abuser after Doncaster v Bradford…

@BaconBantam: Arrested, banned, charged, job loss (if he had one) all for being a moron online #bcafc. Fully deserved.

@John_h_r: Chat shit get banged #drfc #bcafc

@CJL__xx: We sincerely apologise, not all our fans are like this! Unfortunately, there’s always one fan that ruins it for everyone else!

@martyn_imps: Doesn’t matter what team you support this kind of abuse is not acceptable. Applause to #drfc for calling it out.

@mwnl: All us Bradford fans are too, thankfully Jordan Gibson had named and shamed him. Hopefully the club will ban him. Banter is banter but that was a vile racist remark by a scrote.

@DN4_DRFC: @Gibson7_ all Rovers fans stand with you. This individual needs identifying quickly and dealt with accordingly by both the police and Bradford City. You were brilliant on Saturday so keep your chin up mate.

@Will_BCAFC_: Not a Bradford fan anymore 👍

@JLM_1903: Absolutely scummy behaviour and deserves the punishment he faces.

@mickminchella: Bradford fan here. Complete low life!! Hope he gets sorted.

@declanholmes97: Banters banter, when it’s taken as far as this has, it needs to be torn down hope Donny get the result we all want from this 👍❤️

@Supergrantmac: Get him in the bin. Racist scumbag

@murphystanacc: 2025 and clubs are still having to post about racial abuse. It’s disgusting. Hope they’re found and banned for life

@donnybantam: Good now dont let them in the ground

@J_A_T_19: Good, throw the fucking book at him

@Johnsmi35959114: No room for racial abuse

@OBloodwort62716: Hope all rovers fans know this is one fan online and this doesn’t represent the fanbase at all and we stand with Gibson on this one

@LowerLeagueLook: Ban for life, please. @officialbantams

@RaddersDRFC: Throw the book at him, silly little crab. Hope he gets banned for life 👍🏻

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