Carlton Town fans have described racist social media abuse directed at Stourbridge striker Montel Gibson as “revolting and wholly unacceptable”.
The centre forward received the racist abuse on Instagram following his side’s victory 2-1 victory against The Millers in the FA Trophy on Saturday (13).
The striker, who previously played for Notts County and Grimsby Town, scored both goals in the victory.
Carlton Town fans posted a statement on their supporters website condemning the abuse.
They wrote: “We are left feeling deeply distressed and disgusted that following yesterday’s game Montel Gibson received racist abuse on social media.
“We want to say that we are appalled that this has happened and stand in solidarity with Montel in calling out this revolting and wholly unacceptable behaviour. we hope he is okay.
“We will be urging everyone involved at Carlton Town to do everything they can to root out this behaviour and ensure that people who behave in this abhorrent way are not welcome anywhere near the club.
“After an excellent game of football we are sorry that this experience has been tainted by what happened after the game.
“We will do all we can to make sure this type of behaviour is nowhere near our football club.”
Carlton Town first team manager Tommy Brookbanks also condemned those sending abuse.
On Twitter he reached out to Gibson, posting: “Montel you was absolutely superb today and were the difference between the two sides.
“No idea who does this kind of thing but as a club we certainly find it sickening and abhorrent. Enjoy your night and let the coward crawl back under the rock he came from.”
Stourbridge FC confirmed they had been in contact with police.
In a statement they said: “We are now in contact with the dedicated hate crime officer for West Midlands Police.”
