Rovers player denies racism claim
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The Shamrock Rovers player at the centre of an FAI investigation into alleged racial abuse aimed at Derry City’s Eamon Zayed during Monday night’s Airtricity League Premier Division match at Tallaght Stadium against Shamrock Rovers has denied the claim, the club have confirmed.
The club have confirmed they have spoken to the player, who has denied the claims, and have vowed to clear the name of the player and the club.
"Shamrock Rovers became aware today of a complaint made by a Derry City player against one of our players after last night’s game", the club statement read. "The club has spoken to the player in question and he completely refutes the accusation that has been made against him."
"The club will of course co-operate with the FAI investigation in a bid to clear the name of the player involved and the club."
"We also regret that our name was publicly associated with such claims on the basis of an accusation and without any investigation taking place."
The club have confirmed they have spoken to the player, who has denied the claims, and have vowed to clear the name of the player and the club.
"Shamrock Rovers became aware today of a complaint made by a Derry City player against one of our players after last night’s game", the club statement read. "The club has spoken to the player in question and he completely refutes the accusation that has been made against him."
"The club will of course co-operate with the FAI investigation in a bid to clear the name of the player involved and the club."
"We also regret that our name was publicly associated with such claims on the basis of an accusation and without any investigation taking place."
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