Last updated on .From the section SwanseaMorgan Whittaker scored his first Swansea goal as they beat his former club Derby County 2-1 last SaturdayMorgan Whittaker has become the fourth Swansea City player to be racially abused on social media this season. The abuse aimed at the 20-year-old forward came on the weekend when many leading sports clubs and players joined a boycott of social media over the issue of online abuse. In a statement, Swansea said: "Swansea City is saddened, angry and appalled by vile racist abuse received by Morgan Whittaker via social media following Saturday's game against Derby County. "Tackling hate crime has always been a priority for South Wales Police - this behaviour is something that will not be tolerated in our community. Facebook, which owns Instagram, says it is looking into the Whittaker abuse and has stressed it is working to prevent abuse directed at footballers.

Source: BBC May 03, 2021 18:56 UTC