Edwards and Le Bris condemn racist abuse of playersImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Tolu Arokodare (left) and Romaine Mundle experienced abuse after Sunday’s Premier League matchesByMandeep SangheraBBC Sport journalistPublished36 minutes agoWolves manager Rob Edwards and Sunderland counterpart Regis le Bris have condemned the racist abuse their players suffered last weekend.Nigeria striker Tolu Arokodare, 25, received abusive messages on social media after he was part of a Wolves side beaten 1-0 at Crystal Palace on Sunday.
“[It’s been a] really difficult week for him [Arokodare],” stated Edwards. “He was upset and angered by it, understandably so.
“We have supported him, and we have had a few individual chats with him. We have spoken about it as a group to make sure we get around him and support him as well.”
Sunderland’s English winger Mundle, 22, was also targeted with online racist abuse following his substitute appearance in Sunday’s 3-1 home defeat by Fulham.
“What happened to Romaine is unacceptable – we stand with him,” stated Le Bris.
“There is no room for racism or abuse in football or anywhere else. That’s clear for us. We stand for respect, inclusion and diversity – these are the values of football and the values of the club.”
