The Football Association is investigating an allegation of homophobic abuse directed towards a Forest Green player during their League Two match against Tranmere. 📝 FGR are disappointed to hear of homophobic abuse on the pitch aimed at one of our players this weekend. Abuse will not be tolerated at FGR.#WeAreFGR 💚 — Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) May 4, 2021“Forest Green Rovers are disappointed to hear of alleged homophobic abuse aimed at one of our players during Saturday’s game with Tranmere Rovers,” said a club statement. Club Statement: Forest Green Rovers vs Tranmere Rovers — Tranmere Rovers FC (@TranmereRovers) May 4, 2021“The club will fully support the FA investigation into this matter.”Tranmere, who said the accused player rejected the allegations, are awaiting the outcome of the FA probe. A club statement read: “Tranmere Rovers Football Club are aware of the allegation made against one of our players by an opposition player during last weekend’s match at Forest Green Rovers.

Source: Express May 04, 2021 10:18 UTC