Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw has withdrawn from the Manchester Metropolis Girls squad for Thursday’s League Cup semi-final in opposition to Arsenal after struggling racist and misogynistic abuse.
Man Metropolis reported abuse directed in direction of Shaw to the police following their Girls’s Tremendous League defeat in opposition to Arsenal final Sunday.
Shaw is not going to participate in Thursday’s tie for her psychological well-being whereas Metropolis have promised to completely assist the striker over “the disgusting treatment” she acquired within the aftermath of the 4-3 loss to the Gunners on the Joie Stadium.
Shaw, who has scored 86 objectives for the membership, made her a centesimal Metropolis look when she got here off the bench within the 66th minute of the WSL fixture in what was solely her second outing since struggling an damage early in December.
In a press release launched by the membership on Tuesday, Metropolis stated: “Manchester City were appalled to learn that Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw was subjected to racist and misogynistic abuse following Sunday’s fixture.
“Discrimination of any type, both in stadiums or on-line, is not going to be tolerated and has completely no place inside or outdoors the sport.
“Bunny has decided not to share the messages publicly so as not to give the oxygen of publicity to the vile individuals who sent them.
“The content material has been shared with the authorities. An investigation will comply with, and the membership provides our full assist to Bunny following the disgusting therapy she’s acquired.”
The incident happened on the same weekend Chelsea captain Millie Bright heard expletive insults directed her way after their 1-0 win at Aston Villa, taking to social media to remind fans that players “usually are not robots.”
A statement from the WPLL, who manage the WSL, released on Wednesday read: “We’re shocked and saddened to listen to in regards to the incidents that occurred over the weekend referring to Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw and Millie Brilliant.
“Players, coaches and officials should be able to do their job without being subjected to abuse, either in person or online, and there is no place for it within women’s football or wider society.
“We’re chatting with each golf equipment and providing any assist they could want.”
