Hibs blast racist abuse suffered by Allan Delferriere as they vow to respond with 'strongest possible action'

Hibs have launched an investigation into racist abuse received by midfielder Allan Delferriere in the aftermath of a draw with Ross County.

The youngster appeared as a substitute and scored an own goal as Nick Montgomery's side blew a two-goal cushion while drawing 2-2 with the Staggies at Easter Road. He shared the abuse on his social media and said: "We’re in 2023 and the racism still going. To be fair I don’t care about the criticism but the racism needs to stop."

His club have now responded and have vowed to take action in the strongest possible manner. The club said: "Hibernian FC is aware of the racist comment made towards Allan Delferrière on social media following our match against Ross County. The club condemns this abhorrent action in the strongest possible way. Racism and any kind of discrimination have no place at Hibernian FC, in football or society as a whole.

"The club will investigate the post alongside the social media platforms in question and if identified, the individuals in question will face the strongest possible action. Allan has the full support of everyone at Hibernian FC. There is no room for racism."