Westmeath defender Boidu Sayeh has revealed he’s been called a ‘black bastard while playing, but didn’t take it personally and he believes the issue of racism in the game is improving. Obviously, it’s still there, people would be a little racial. I feel like a lot of people would see black lads playing, or Asian lads or Pakistani lads, and I think everyone is seeing that the game is developing and things are getting better. It feels like it has.”Sayeh, 23, a student in Waterford, acknowledged it can be difficult for young black players to start playing GAA at first, as opposed to soccer. “Sometimes it’s a bit intimidating, especially as a little kid, being the only black guy on the team.

Source: Irish Examiner March 12, 2019 05:48 UTC