New Ibrox racism shame
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St Johnstone last night tweeted about the racist abuse of Diallang Jaiyesim.
It seems that a red card at Ibrox was enough for some to release hatred beyond the colour of a football shirt.
Fortunately in Scotland there has been a box ticking Show Racism The Red Card when clubs can pat themselves on the back while getting on with business as usual.
In 2019 sections of Ibrox were closed for two home matches as UEFA cracked down on the racist actions of home supporters, no comment was made by the Ibrox club until the UEFA punishments were made public.
Very quickly the Anyone, Everyone campaign was rolled out.
We are aware of a racist tweet circulating that was aimed at Diallang Jaiyesimi tonight.
We firmly stand with DJ in this matter and are appalled that this unacceptable behaviour still exists in 2023.
We will pass this onto Police Scotland to investigate.
Say no to racism ? pic.twitter.com/4Vhey8v2wC
— St. Johnstone FC (@StJohnstone) December 20, 2023
Neither Ibrox club has ever been punished by the SFA, SPL, SFL or SPFL despite the weekly menu of anti-Irish and anti-Catholic songs and chants.
thankfully he’s been banned pic.twitter.com/xh2VredYNq
— Joshua Mcnally (@Joshuam771) December 20, 2023
No place for bigotry? Have you ever been to Ibrox? Or actually just watched one of their games?
— FritzAGrandOldTeam (@SlavaUkrainii67) December 21, 2023
— Westiebhoy (@Westiebhoy1) December 21, 2023
— Westiebhoy (@Westiebhoy1) December 21, 2023
SING RACIST SONG AT EVERY HOME AND AWAY GAME…… BUT FALLS ON DEAF EARS…… SFA and SPFL KNOW IT.
— Chris Fraser ?? (@GianniniFraser) December 21, 2023