Aston Villa have reported sickening and abhorrent online racist abuse of Ireland Under-19 winger Tyreik Wright to West Midlands Police.
The Premier League club said the messages received on Wright s Instagram account had also been flagged to the social media platform.
A club statement read: Aston Villa Football Club is appalled by the racist abuse of one our academy players, Tyreik Wright. Tyreik, who is currently on loan at Walsall, received sickening and abhorrent messages via his Instagram account, messages which the club have reported to both the social media platform and West Midlands Police. The club is liaising with WMP s Hate Crime Unit who are now investigating this incident.
24 February, 2021 00:59
CHRIS Donnelly (Column February 15) makes a fair point about the rudderless unionism”, not exactly a novel political insight. Though he ignores the planless nationalism” being advocated by Harvey, Feeney and the like.
They bang on about a border poll without the courtesy to present a blueprint about how this new Ireland will be delivered.
They repeat a fantasy island mantra which simply suggests that a border poll will be the catalyst to create a new economic and political utopia. Come on, not that old chestnut.
Let me be clear, I am not against the creation of a new Ireland, but I have a vested interest in its successful outcome. Just a little reminder for those who suggest that the changing demography, otherwise known as a tribal dog whistle, will be the catalyst to a united Ireland; have we forgotten 100 years on that majoritarianism” is not a route recommended for a successful political project. I agree that our working-class
In my opinion the Government is right to rally the nation together, as one collective and unified team, to beat the pandemic.
With that said, you can’t expect a team to be united if its ‘leaders’ don’t appear to be.
I make reference to the Government’s recent failings to communicate clear and cohesive messages to the nation, knowing that more people are listening now than ever before. When it comes to delivering messages, top quality leaders make sure to communicate with clarity and congruence.
This gives way to a solid foundation of trust from which team members can perform best, and in our situation, cope best.
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Australian defender Harry Souttar has been one of coach Michael O’Neill’s breakout performers this season, and he believes a play-off spot is a realistic target.
The Socceroos and Olyroos stopper has started 25 of the Potters’ 31 games this season, and is one key reason why they’re part of the promotion conversation with successive wins over Sheffield Wednesday and Luton closing the gap to the top-six to just four points.
A midweek trip to fellow playoff aspirants Barnsley, followed by a weekend clash at second-placed Brentford, will provide a further examination of the Midland club’s bona fides, with a cautious Souttar telling