Aberdeen have launched an investigation into the sickening abuse aimed at captain Anthony Stewart after their defeat to St Mirren.
The Dons skipper was sent off against the Buddies as Jim Goodwin’s side fell to defeat and criticism towards the 30-year-old turned ugly, forcing him to react. In one sickening social media message, Stewart was called a “baboon” and he responded: “There are many highs and lows in this beautiful game and I take full responsibility for my mistake which cost us three points. However, I don't take racist abuse lightly.”
Now an Aberdeen statement reads: "We strongly condemn all forms of discrimination and are shocked at the racist abuse aimed at our captain, Anthony Stewart.
"Anthony has our full support and as a club we are currently undertaking a stringent internal investigation to try to identify the person responsible. Aberdeen FC stands free from all forms of discrimination, and we will simply not tolerate this type of abuse.”
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