Jayden Bogle was racially abused online after Leeds United’s Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur, with the club vowing to pursue the strongest possible action against those responsible.
The offensive posts, believed to have come from four separate accounts, included monkey and banana emojis alongside racist messages.
Leeds said it would work with the Premier League and relevant authorities to identify the individuals involved. The club also confirmed that Bogle had its “full and unconditional support”, along with that of his team-mates.
“Leeds United are appalled at the disgusting, racist social media abuse Jayden Bogle suffered following Saturday’s Premier League victory against Tottenham Hotspur,” the club said.
“Leeds United condemns this behaviour in the strongest possible terms. There is no place for racism in football or society.
“The club will work with the Premier League and relevant authorities to identify the individuals and push for the strongest possible action to be taken against them.
“Jayden has the full and unconditional support of the club and his team-mates, and we all stand with him at this time. Nobody should ever be subjected to racist abuse.”
The abuse followed a controversial incident involving the 26-year-old during the match. Bogle avoided a red card after his studs made heavy contact with the ankle of Tottenham forward Mathys Tel, who was forced to leave the field injured.
Leeds manager Daniel Farke defended his player after the game, insisting the challenge had not been deliberate.
“Jayden is one of the fairest players in the country,” Farke said. “He is more like a butterfly than an eagle and he would not even foul a player on purpose, let alone injure them. It was never intentional and maybe this is why the VAR said it was not a red card.”
