Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw has withdrawn from the Manchester Metropolis Ladies squad for Thursday’s League Cup semi-final in opposition to Arsenal after struggling racist and misogynistic abuse.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 Ladies’s Tremendous League defeat in opposition to Arsenal final Sunday.
Shaw won’t participate in Thursday’s tie for her psychological well-being whereas Metropolis have promised to totally help the striker over “the disgusting treatment” she obtained within the aftermath of the 4-3 loss to the Gunners on the Joie Stadium.
Shaw, who has scored 86 targets for the membership, made her one 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 variety, both in stadiums or on-line, won’t 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 observe, and the membership gives our full help to Bunny following the disgusting remedy she’s obtained.”
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 concerning the incidents that occurred over the weekend regarding Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw and Millie Shiny.
“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 talking to each golf equipment and providing any help they may want.”
