Leeds condemn racist abuse of Jayden Bogle after VAR tackle

Summarised from 3 outlets · 10 reports · Updated 9 Nov, 10:49 · Archive

Leeds United defender Jayden Bogle received racist abuse on social media following Saturday's 1-0 win over Tottenham, prompted by a contentious VAR review of his tackle.

Leeds United defender Jayden Bogle received racist abuse on social media in the days following Saturday's 1-0 home win over Tottenham Hotspur. The abuse was directed at him on Instagram after a contentious VAR incident during the first half in which his tackle left Tottenham forward Mathys Tel injured. VAR officials decided not to send Bogle off, citing the lack of speed in the challenge. Leeds won the match thanks to Noah Okafor's 79th-minute goal.

After posting a photograph celebrating with Okafor on Instagram on Saturday, Bogle disabled his comments section amid the abuse. The comments came from different accounts and included references to his family. Bogle gave permission for some of the comments to be published, with usernames redacted in line with Premier League guidance.

Leeds United said they were "appalled and disgusted" by the racism Bogle experienced. The club stated it would work with the Premier League and relevant authorities to identify the individuals responsible and "push for the strongest possible action to be taken against them". The club added that Bogle had "the full and unconditional support of the club and his teammates".

Tottenham also issued a statement condemning the abuse as "horribly abhorrent behaviour for which there is no place in football or society". The London club offered to help Leeds identify those behind the racist comments and said it would "pursue every available avenue to ensure they are identified and face the full consequences of their actions". Tottenham noted that "regardless of club allegiances and on-pitch results, no-one should ever stand alone in the face of this".

The Premier League stated that those found to have racially abused Bogle will face criminal prosecution and match bans. Tottenham are also submitting a complaint to Pro Ref about the decision not to send Bogle off.

How it is being reported

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• Tottenham and Premier League release statements on racial abuse subjected to Leeds United's Jayden BogleStatements from Tottenham Hotspur and the Premier League on the racial abuse suffered by Leeds United’s Jayden Bogle.Yorkshire Evening Post · 8 Nov, 20:05
• Leeds United vow to take action after Jayden Bogle suffers racist abuse following VAR tackleWarning - some of the contents of this is article may cause distressLeedsLive · 8 Nov, 19:00
• Leeds United statement and horrific screenshots as Jayden Bogle subjected to racist abuse after Spurs matchA club statement from Leeds United following racist abuse on social media for Jayden Bogle.Yorkshire Evening Post · 8 Nov, 18:59
• What VAR told referee in Jayden Bogle red card review during Leeds United vs TottenhamThe Leeds United defender’s first-half tackle on Mathys Tel was subject to a review.Yorkshire Evening Post · 7 Nov, 13:39

In this story: Jayden Bogle · Leeds United · Tottenham Hotspur · Mathys Tel · Noah Okafor · Premier League

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