Football club issues statement after ex-United player Robbie Savage subject to 'discriminatory' abuse at match

A community football club has warned fans they could be 'ejected from the ground' after a former Manchester United player was subject to 'abhorrent abuse'.

Curzon Ashton FC hosted Macclesfield FC in a friendly at the Tameside Stadium, Ashton-under-Lyne, last night (July 18). The visitors formed in 2020 following the demise of Macclesfield Town FC, with former Welsh international midfielder Robbie Savage working as director of football.

Mr Savage, who works as a pundit on TNT Sports and the BBC, was the subject of abuse from a 'small minority' in the crowd, according to Macclesfield FC. Curzon Ashton issued a statement condemning 'discriminatory behaviour' following a 'few incidents' that took place at last night's match, which Macclesfield won 4-1.

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In video footage seen by the Manchester Evening News, at one point late in the match while a Macclesfield player was receiving treatment following a heavy tackle, a spectator could be heard shouting: "You f****** k***head... you f****** sheep s******* c***." Macclesfield FC says the abuse was aimed at Mr Savage and his son, who were attending the game.

A spokesperson for Curzon Ashton posted on Twitter: "Following a few incidents at last night's friendly versus Macclesfield, the club would like to make the following statement. Curzon Ashton Football Club finds any form of discriminatory behaviour totally abhorrent.

"It has no place at the Nash or in any of our communities. If a supporter is found to be using discriminatory language or partaking in anti-social behaviour, they will be ejected from the ground.

"We believe in the Tameside [Stadium] being an inclusive and welcoming