Messages of support flood in for Adeyemi

FANS from across the country have given their support to Latics player Tom Adeyemi.

The 20-year-old defender was left in tears after allegedly being the victim of racist abuse during Friday’s FA Cup tie against Liverpool at Anfield.

In a statement Oldham Athletic thanked Liverpool, who issued an official apology to Adeyemi, and football fans for their support.

Club bosses said: “The chairman and directors of Oldham Athletic Football Club would like to thank Liverpool Football Club and officers of the Merseyside Police for their concerns and painstaking efforts in investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident involving Tom Adeyemi.

“Excellent communication has been maintained and the club and player have been notified of every detail during the progress of the investigation.

“The professional standards applied throughout have been praiseworthy.

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“The club would also like to thank the numerous fans from Liverpool and Oldham, and also those from around the country, who have sent letters of support to Tom.

“This type of incident is contained within a minority and should not deflect from a superb match that was enjoyed by both sets of club officials and fans.”

Police investigating the incident arrested a 20–year–old man from Aintree, Merseyside, on Sunday on suspicion of a racially-aggravated public-order offence. He was later released on bail.