"Image source, Getty Images Sutton United have condemned racist abuse received online by new signing Jermaine Francis. The 23-year-old right winger completed a move from Hartlepool United to the U's on Wednesday and has since received a message on his Snapchat account that included racial abuse. "As a club we condemn racism and discrimination in all forms in the strongest possible manner," Sutton said in a statement., external"
""This behaviour has no place in football, or in society, and we are angered that Jermaine has been subjected to such disgusting abuse. "We can't wait to welcome Jermaine to the VBS Community Stadium and we know our superb supporters will be fully behind him, as well as the whole team, as they have been throughout the season. "We stand with Jermaine and all victims of online discriminatory abuse.""
Sutton United condemned racist and discriminatory online abuse directed at 23-year-old right winger Jermaine Francis following his transfer from Hartlepool United. Francis completed his move to Sutton on Wednesday and subsequently received a racially abusive message on his Snapchat account. The club described the abuse as disgusting, said such behaviour has no place in football or society, and expressed anger at the targeting of Francis. Sutton expressed eagerness to welcome Francis to the VBS Community Stadium and confidence that supporters and the team will back him, while stating solidarity with all victims of online discriminatory abuse. The club has not disclosed whether the incident was reported to authorities.
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