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EVERTON BACK COLEMAN AFTER STAR GETS VILE TWITTER ABUSE

written by Stephen Maguire November 18, 2012
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Donegal soccer star Seamus Coleman has become the target of internet hatred after he gave away a penalty for Everton in the Premiership.

The Killybegs man made a clumsy challenge on Adam Le Fondre which gave Reading a 2-1 win in the Premiership.

The loss resulted in Everton fans taking to the internet and dishing out a flurry of anti-Irish rants.

The attacks has led Everton to defend the star and issue a strong condemnation of the attacks.

Everton spokesman Darren Griffiths said the club are striving to stamp out such abuse.

“We 100% abhor every single one of these comments made by mindless individuals who have shown no respect for the strong Irish links Everton has with all its Irish supporters.

“As a football club we have enjoyed a strong relationship with Irish players throughout the years and we enjoy a great support throughout the country.

“Unfortunately we live in an age where social media allows these faceless individuals the opportunity to abuse people like this as and when they feel like it,” he said.

EVERTON BACK COLEMAN AFTER STAR GETS VILE TWITTER ABUSE was last modified: November 19th, 2012 by Stephen Maguire
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Stephen Maguire

Stephen Maguire is the co-founder of Donegal Daily. He has worked as a reporter for almost 30 years starting locally with the Donegal Peoples Press before moving to the Mirror Group. He continues to contribute daily to national media outlets including the Irish Times, RTE, the Irish Independent, Irish Sun, Irish Mirror, Irish Star, the Daily Mail and the Examiner.

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