Tamworth player Chris Wreh made himself unavailable for his team's match against Boldmere St Michaels on Tuesday after he expressed his disappointment at the club's response to the racist abuse he suffered following their FA Cup defeat to Tottenham. The incident occurred after Tamworth held Spurs to 0-0 at full-time, before the Premier League club went on to win 3-0 after extra-time. Chris Wreh posted a screenshot of the abuse he received on social media, stating that he was disappointed by the club's lack of public support. The 28-year-old player confirmed that the police were investigating the matter and that he would not play for Tamworth in their match on Tuesday due to their response to the abuse. Tamworth's manager, Andy Peaks, has supported Wreh throughout the issue, but the player felt that the club's silence on the matter was not sufficient. The club has since issued a statement, condemning the racial abuse and stating that they will continue to support Chris Wreh in bringing the person responsible to justice. Tamworth Football Club has a zero-tolerance policy towards racism and discrimination, and the incident has sparked an investigation and support for the player. The club's statement emphasized that they will always support their players against any sign of racism or discrimination, and that they are working with the police to assist with their initial enquiries.
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Tamworth Condemns Racial Abuse After Spurs Loss
Tamworth player Chris Wreh suffers racial abuse after FA Cup defeat to Tottenham, refuses to play due to club's response, sparking investigation and support
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