Wolves coach says racist abuse deeply affected Arokodare
Rob Edwards, head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers, has spoken about the emotional toll racist abuse has taken on striker Tolu Arokodare. The Nigerian international faced online attacks after missing a penalty in a recent Premier League match. Edwards described the week as extremely difficult for Arokodare, emphasizing the club's efforts to support him. The incident has prompted both club and league officials to take action and highlighted ongoing concerns about racism in football.
Match highlights
- Rob Edwards said Tolu Arokodare was "upset and angered" by the racist abuse he received online.
- The club has provided support through individual and group conversations, and Arokodare has received encouragement from fans.
- The Premier League and police authorities are involved, with Arokodare expected to give a formal statement to investigators.
- Edwards criticized the difficulty in identifying anonymous abusers and called for more action from social media companies.
- The UK Football Policing Unit has launched an investigation into the attacks as part of wider efforts to combat racism in the sport.
