St. Patrick's Athletic express disgust at racial abuse directed at players

'St Patrick’s Athletic is a multi-cultural, inclusive and welcoming club to all individuals, with a zero tolerance policy to racism and abuse of any kind,' Club Chairman Garrett Kelleher said.

REPORTED: St. Patrick's Athletic have expressed their disgust. ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

St. Patrick's Athletic have today expressed their disgust at instances of racism that were directed at two of their players. 

The club have released a statement, explaining the two players were racially abused, one of the instances occurring during last night's Europa Conference League qualifier against CSKA Sofia, while the other occurred on social media post-match.