MX23RW : Friday, March 29 00:33:00| >> :120:46341:46341:
[monks data]
Attendance: 5,460
Tranmere Rovers
League One | Gameweek 18
Nov 17, 2019 at 12pm UK
 
Wycombe Wanderers

0-2

FT(HT: 0-2)
Akinfenwa (43'), Jacobson (45' pen.)

Police investigating alleged homophobic abuse towards Wycombe keeper Ryan Allsop

Police investigating alleged homophobic abuse towards Wycombe keeper Ryan Allsop
© Reuters
Wanderers goalkeeper Ryan Allsop and referee John Busby suffered alleged abuse at Sunday's League One clash at Prenton Park.

Police are investigating after Wycombe goalkeeper Ryan Allsop and referee John Busby allegedly suffered homophobic abuse during Sunday's League One game at Tranmere.

Merseyside Police have confirmed a 24-year-old man from Tranmere is being questioned over the incident relating to Busby and the force are also looking into a further allegation regarding Allsop.

It is understood Allsop, 27, reported abuse at the interval after keeping at the Kop end of Prenton Park in the first half.

The match, which Wycombe won 2-0 to move three points clear at the top of the division, was televised live by Sky Sports.

Chief Inspector Jason Crellin of Merseyside Police said: "We're grateful to the player, both clubs and the stewarding staff for intervening and reporting these abhorrent incidents immediately.

"I also want to reassure them and everyone present and watching on television that we will be working alongside both clubs and the authorities to fully investigate the allegations.

"Hate crime has no place in our communities, and not least at a showcase sporting event attended and watched by many people."

Wycombe goalkeeper Ryan Allsop
Wycombe goalkeeper Ryan Allsop suffered alleged homophobic abuse (Paul Harding/PA)

Tranmere have vowed to take a hard line over the matter.

A statement from the club read: "Tranmere Rovers Football Club are very disappointed to learn of a homophobic comment made during today's match against Wycombe Wanderers.

"The club takes matters like this very seriously with a zero-tolerance policy.

"As a consequence of today's actions, one supporter has been arrested and the matter is being dealt with by the police."

The Football Association is also understood to be aware of the incident and will await the referee's report and seek further information from all parties involved before deciding how to proceed.

Allsop is in his second spell at Wycombe after joining the club on a free transfer last year following his release by Premier League Bournemouth.

Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth said of the alleged abuse: "If that's the case then for me there are some stupid idiots about. Whether it's racist or homophobic, whatever it is, we have to stamp this out.

"I have got to credit Ryan Allsop for being brave enough to stand up and say I'm reporting this, and that's what we are and I'll stand by him."

Wycombe won with a header from Adebayo Akinfenwa and a penalty from Joe Jacobson, both late in the first half, but the allegations of homophobic abuse overshadowed the outcome.

Tranmere manager Micky Mellon said: "What I do know is Tranmere is a club of great values. We know what's right and what's wrong. If people are proven to have done the wrong thing then they will be suitably punished as much as they can be."

Wycombe also issued a statement on the matter.

It read: "Wycombe Wanderers commend the swift actions of Tranmere Rovers and the local police in dealing with an incident of repeated homophobic abuse from a home supporter at Prenton Park during today's League One fixture.

"The club also applauds its goalkeeper, Ryan Allsop, for reporting the incident to the match referee at half-time."

ID:379733: cacheID:379733:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:8965:No Data Analysis info
Restore Data
Share this article now:
A general shot of the FA Cup trophy ahead of the 2019 final on May 18, 2019
Read Next:
Eighth-tier Chichester to face Tranmere or Wycombe
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Mansfield TownMansfield392013679374273
2Stockport CountyStockport382011775403571
3Wrexham392010970482270
4MK Dons40207136354967
5Crewe AlexandraCrewe3918111067551265
6BarrowBarrow381713853401364
7Crawley TownCrawley38185155754359
8Gillingham40178153947-859
9AFC Wimbledon4015131253421158
10Walsall381511125752556
11Newport CountyNewport39167165859-155
12Morecambe39159155968-954
13Harrogate TownHarrogate39159154655-954
14Notts County39156187674251
15Tranmere RoversTranmere40155205957250
16Accrington StanleyAccrington39148175257-550
17Bradford CityBradford391311154653-750
18Doncaster RoversDoncaster38147175162-1149
19Salford City401211176073-1347
20Swindon TownSwindon391111176570-544
21Grimsby Town38815154965-1639
22Colchester UnitedColchester37810194766-1934
23Sutton UnitedSutton40712214571-2633
24Forest Green RoversForest Green3989223865-2733


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!