- Footage has emerged showing Kasey Palmer, from Coventry, being racially abused
- A group of Sheffield Wednesday fans made monkey gestures towards Palmer
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Sickening footage has emerged showing Coventry City star Kasey Palmer being racially abused by a group of Sheffield Wednesday supporters.
The video shows how the group of Wednesday fans make monkey gestures towards the 27-year-old midfielder.
Palmer, who won a throw-in late in the match just before the incident occurred, informs referee Anthony Backhouse of what happened.
Palmer posted on social media after the match: ‘It feels like things will never change’
The incident took place during Coventry’s 2-1 win at Hillsborough on Saturday.
Footage has emerged showing Coventry City star Kasey Palmer being racially abused by a group of Sheffield Wednesday supporters
The footage shows a group of Sheffield Wednesday fans making monkey gestures
Palmer midfielder shared a post on Instagram after reporting racist abuse during Coventry’s match against Sheffield Wednesday
The 27-year-old appeared distressed at full-time as he was consoled by teammates and manager Mark Robins
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Palmer appeared angry at the full-time whistle, where he was consoled by teammates and manager Mark Robins.
“Disappointed that I had to come here to write this,” Palmer wrote.
‘Racism is a shame. It has no place in the world, let alone in football.
“I am black and proud and I am raising my three children to be raised exactly the same.
“I’ll be honest, it feels like things will never change no matter how hard we try.
“A few fans singing monkey chants doesn’t define a fanbase – I appreciate all the love and support I’ve received.”
Sheffield Wednesday confirmed that someone in the stands had made a racist gesture, with the club saying they were ‘shocked and saddened’ by the incident.
“Both clubs roundly condemn any form of discrimination and abuse, and emphasize that there is no place for this type of behavior in football or in our wider society,” a statement said.
Palmer acknowledged that alleged racist abuse of certain fans does not “define” an entire following and thanked those who showed him support
‘We will work with the relevant authorities and anyone proven guilty will face the strongest possible sanctions from both Sheffield Wednesday and the law.
‘We stand shoulder to shoulder with Coventry City and the football world in stamping out this abhorrent and completely unacceptable behaviour.’
Coventry owner Doug King said the club will provide support to Palmer following the incident.
Ben Sheaf scored both of Coventry’s goals in the 2-1 win to lift the Sky Blues into the play-off places, with Josh Windass scoring for the hosts, who remain in second place.