Plymouth Argyle said they were appalled by vile racial abuse sent online to forward Aribim Pepple after the Vertu Trophy tie with Cheltenham Town. Pepple, a summer signing from Luton, showed the club abusive messages received across his social media platforms after coming on as a substitute and having a penalty saved. The club shared screenshots with police and Meta and vowed to support Pepple, hold perpetrators to account, and continue championing anti-racism activity including the English Football League's 'Together Against Racism' campaign. The club urged people to think before sending harmful messages and affirmed full support for Pepple.
"We will do everything possible to support Bim and hold those responsible to account," a Plymouth statement, external said. "Why did he receive these messages? Because he didn't score a penalty in a football match. We're all human. "Why does Bim deserve to receive messages of this nature? "Well, the answer is simple. He doesn't. Nor do any of our players or staff... the actions of small-minded individuals will never impact that, and we know the Green Army [Argyle's fanbase] will support Bim in any way he needs."
"Plymouth vowed to continue championing anti-racism activities across football including the English Football League's 'Together Against Racism' campaign but said the message 'clearly isn't getting through'. "We won't stop until it does," the statement added. "Before you send that message, just think. Think about the person who reads it. "Bim, we are all with you. You are part of the Argyle family and have the full support of everyone at the football club."
Collection
[
|
...
]