Rotherham United have been praised for trying to restore peace and calm after the riot violence that we’ve seen in the past week.
The club strongly condemned the ‘abhorrent acts of racism, violence, and vandalism’ that have been carried out across their town and throughout the country.
They have dissociated themselves from the ‘shameful’ actions of a small minority and have emphasised their commitment to promoting safety, respect, and unity within their community.
Rotherham United reflected their stance against the violence and their dedication to fostering peace during this challenging time.
The Prime Minister has condemned “far-right thuggery” after masked individuals attacked police and forced their way into a Holiday Inn Express hotel, which has been used to house asylum seekers.
Missiles were chucked at officers and a bin fire started next to the building, which was then entered by a number of people wearing balaclavas.
South Yorkshire Police described the violence as “nothing short of disgusting” with as many as 10 of its officers coming away injured, and one who had been knocked unconscious.
Sir Keir Starmer said he would do “whatever it takes to bring these thugs to justice”.
Rotherham United and the @RUFC_CT doing what they do best ❤️#RUFC https://t.co/bzBYLncuvp pic.twitter.com/B9ITSHkCNA
— The_RUFC (@The_RUFC) August 6, 2024
READ | Rotherham United strongly condemn the abhorrent acts of racism, violence and vandalism that have been carried out across our town and throughout the country over the weekend.
The club totally and completely dissociates itself from the shameful actions of a small minority,… pic.twitter.com/AHJbKVnc04
— Rotherham United (@RotherhamUnited) August 5, 2024
James Noble, of the RUFCCT) says: “Having a chat about how they feel, about what they might have witnessed, but also what we can do as a football club to help them feel better about the situation.”
Reporter: “In the shadow of the hotel, the focus of Sunday’s attacks. Now boarded up and guarded by police, the community team from Rotherham United Football Club are, in their words, going out to do what they do best, help people. As widespread shock and disgust at what was witnessed on Sunday.”
Resident: “I can’t believe it now. Its upsetting.”
James Noble: “So we work for the football club. We’re just out here, just like, walking around, checking people are alright.”
Reporter: “Some say it feels like a seminal moment, that something fundamental needs to change here.
“Much of the anger is derived from a sense that the violence was not only orchestrated but also imported from elsewhere and those in the hotel were being targeted and victimised.”
Resident: “I’ve seen people from the hotel every day, never seen any trouble, ever. And they’re always polite, pleasant. And you think, what’s all this about? Ridiculous.”
Reporter: “Rotherham United’s Community Trust has done this before during flooding and Covid, walking around and talking to locals.
James Noble: “Just checking that people are okay, checking if there’s anything that we can do as a football club or we can do, more importantly, as part of the community for them and their families. Because, sadly, you know, people witness things that I’d hate for my girls to witness it. They saw it on tv and they were like, ‘daddy, is that Rotherham?’ I had to say, yes.”
“The few people that spoilt things here, you know, they won’t win. The people of the town will win. And the community has been out in force today.
Reporter: “Not everyone here is In favour of housing asylum seekers in this hotel, but it’s the violence they witnessed here on the weekend that is completely unwelcome. John Maguire, BBC News, Rotherham.”
READ | Rotherham United strongly condemn the abhorrent acts of racism, violence and vandalism that have been carried out across our town and throughout the country over the weekend.
The club totally and completely dissociates itself from the shameful actions of a small minority,… pic.twitter.com/AHJbKVnc04
— Rotherham United (@RotherhamUnited) August 5, 2024
As mentioned, Rotherham United have been praised for trying to restore peace and calm after the riot violence…
@Zee80Thompson: ❤️ UTM ❤️
@transfer_talk01: This is what Rotherham about
@thisisnicholls: Love this. My club. Up The Anti-Fascist Millers! 🔴⚪️
@ShirtsofNeil: Ladies and Gentlemen, my football club 😃👍
@NicolaElliott16: What a club!
@KnightAngel45: Well done yer club 👍
@DomDoodle: Love this.
@SoulsDisparate: this will upset a lot of the knuckle draggers
@foreverayellow: credit to the club and @RUFC_CT for what they’re doing, reaching out to the community, local residents after seeing such shocking scenes, fairplay to them, hope we see a lot more clubs doing this, especially with the about of protests we’re still expecting to see over the next week or so
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