TROY DEENEY has reported hearing racist abuse from fans sat in the home end at Birmingham City’s St Andrews’ Stadium.
The abuse is alleged to have taken place after yesterday’s 2-0 defeat to Cardiff City.
In addition to Deeney, a number of home supporters have also reported hearing racist abuse directed at the striker.
It is said to have come from the Gil Merrick lower section of the stadium.
A Bimingham club statement read: “This incident has been referred to the relevant authorities and the Club will assist in their investigation.
“Blues gives its full support to Troy and is appalled and saddened that yet again, one of our players is not safe from discrimination on the football pitch.
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“There is no room for racism in the game.
“No further comment will be made at this time.”
Sun columnist Deeney, 34, is a boyhood Birmingham fan and has often skippered the club this season.
He signed for the club in 2021 after 11 years at Watford.
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The forward is a club legend at Vicarage Road, having made 419 appearances for the Hornets.
He has subsequently played 53 times for Blues.
Deeney’s team-mate Neil Etheridge was allegedly racially abused during last month’s FA Cup tie against Blackburn Rovers.
Etheridge, 32, reported the abuse to referee Keith Stroud, who momentarily stopped the game.
Police are investigating the incident.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
