Sheffield Wednesday has condemned a “repulsive” and “despicable” racist message aimed at manager Darren Moore.
It was posted on a social media platform on Friday following the Owls Lost 4-0 by Peterborough United in the first leg of their Ligue 1 play-off semi-final.
“Sheffield Wednesday is appalled by a disgusting racist message directed at Darren Moore,” a club statement said.
Moore has been in charge at Hillsborough since March 2021.
He led the club to fourth place in League One last season before losing to Sunderland in the play-offs.
This season, Moore guided the owls to third place with 96 points as they enjoyed a club record 23 league unbeaten ties from October to March.
But their heavy first-leg defeat at Peterborough leaves them with a huge task ahead of the second leg at Hillsborough on Thursday.
The clubs statement added: “We absolutely distance ourselves from this kind of heinous behavior and have taken appropriate action by immediately banning the individual in question from all SWFC matches and events.
“Sheffield Wednesday stands with Darren, the footballing family and wider society in condemning all forms of discrimination.
“The club will offer their full support to Darren and we are working with the authorities to ensure that this individual faces the full force of the law following such a cowardly and despicable act.”
