Brentford have urged authorities to take the strongest potential motion after striker Ivan Toney was despatched racist abuse on social media following his two objectives within the membership’s 2-0 win over Brighton on Friday evening.
Toney revealed that he had been despatched a racist message on Instagram and the Premier League aspect launched an announcement which learn: “Final evening, Ivan Toney was subjected to disgusting, racist abuse.
“We condemn this discriminatory behaviour within the strongest potential phrases. An assault on one in every of our gamers is an assault on all of us. Ivan will obtain the total backing from the membership and from the Brentford followers who now we have already seen condemning the abuse.
“We anticipate sturdy help from the police, authorized authorities and from Instagram’s father or mother firm, Meta, to make sure that the person concerned faces the total power of the regulation for this despicable hate crime.”
Toney posted a screenshot of the message he had been despatched, including: “I wasn’t even going to put up this however I awoke offended…”
The incident adopted a memorable evening for Toney during which the striker declared himself prepared for the World Cup after strengthening his England probabilities within the 2-0 win.
Toney now has eight Premier League objectives this season, degree with Harry Kane, with solely Erling Haaland having scored extra.
Toney informed Sky Sports activities: “I really feel good. I’m able to go. Clearly everybody’s speaking about England. Clearly I used to be dissatisfied to not get on, however you’ve acquired to maintain working arduous.
“You’re taking part in with the perfect of the perfect. With out being big-headed, I didn’t really feel misplaced.
“I felt I used to be prepared for that step and each time it comes alongside and each time I’ve acquired the prospect to get minutes, I’m able to take my alternative.”
