Birmingham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge experiences alleged racist incident throughout FA Cup tie at Blackburn | Soccer Information

Birmingham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge was left “shook up” after reporting an alleged racist incident in Saturday’s FA Cup tie in opposition to Blackburn Rovers.

Etheridge reported an ‘incident of racism’ to the referee Keith Stroud after Jordan James snatched a late equaliser for Birmingham in stoppage time of the 2-2 draw with Blackburn at Ewood Park.

Sky Sports activities Information understands the alleged abuse got here from a house supporter behind Etheridge’s purpose.

Stroud delayed the restart and spoke to the top coaches, with Birmingham boss John Eustace revealing how the Philippines worldwide goalkeeper was visibly upset after the tie.

“Neil was racially abused which is bang out of order,” Eustace stated.

“There isn’t any room for any racism in society, not to mention in soccer. We’re actually dissatisfied that is occurred. As a soccer membership we do not condone it in any respect and we’re absolutely behind him.

“The referee will report it and additional motion shall be taken from there. It is a very, very critical difficulty.

“Neil was shook up somewhat bit after the sport, fairly rightly so. The lads bought proper round him and made positive he is OK and we’ll converse to him after we get on the bus and see how he’s.

“The referee will report it in the beginning and it is going to be as much as Blackburn as a membership to take care of the state of affairs.”

Blackburn launched a membership assertion which learn: “Blackburn Rovers is conscious of allegations of racist abuse reported to the match officers by Birmingham Metropolis goalkeeper Neil Etheridge throughout as we speak’s FA Cup fourth spherical tie at Ewood Park.

“Referee Keith Stroud notified the gamers and managers of each golf equipment of the alleged incident, which can now be absolutely investigated by Blackburn Rovers and the related authorities.

“Allegations of this nature are taken extraordinarily critically.

“The membership has a zero-tolerance coverage for all types of abuse and discrimination, and can take the strongest doable motion in opposition to any people recognized for committing such offences.”

Birmingham additionally launched a press release which learn: “The membership can verify that throughout the second half of Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup tie in opposition to Blackburn Rovers, after the sport’s fourth purpose, Neil Etheridge reported an incident of racism to the referee.

“This shall be included within the official’s match report and the membership will help the FA and the authorities accordingly.

“Blues offers its full help to Neil. There is no such thing as a room for racism within the recreation.

“No additional remark shall be made right now.”

An FA spokesperson stated: “We’re conscious of an alleged incident of racial abuse that was reported to the match official throughout the Emirates FA Cup match between Blackburn Rovers FC and Birmingham Metropolis FC.

“We take all allegations of discrimination extraordinarily critically and we shall be investigating as a matter of urgency, working with the golf equipment and the related authorities.”

Sky Sports activities Information has contacted Lancashire Police for remark.

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