NUFC report racist tweet at Sammy Ameobi

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Newcatle United take a zero tolerance stance towards racism

Newcastle United have contacted the police over a racially abusive tweet sent to striker Sammy Ameobi, who goes under the user name @sammy_ameobi on Twitter.

Below, you can see the exchange. Sammy quoted the tweet sent to him by @jonnnnyPhipps - we've blocked out the racist terminology:

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Newcastle United have put out a statement on the club's official website. It reads:

Newcastle United are aware of a racist remark that was directed towards Sammy Ameobi via Twitter on Sunday evening (October 30).

The club and Sammy have reported the matter to the police, who are now dealing with the incident.

The racist comment is wholly unacceptable. Newcastle United will not tolerate racism of any kind and will take the strongest possible action against those responsible.


Fans have also got behind Sammy, telling him exactly what they think of the abuse he's received.

Alan Pardew has also spoken to us recently about racism, in response to the allegations levelled against Chelsea and England Captain  by QPR defender Anton Ferdinand, which are currently being investigated by the FA:
LISTEN: What Alan Pardew told Metro about racism in football in the wake of the John Terry allegations #nufc #NEfollowers (mp3)

Danny Lynch from 'Kick It Out', football's equality and inclusion campaign,says Sammy and the club did the right thing reporting it, but he's disappointed this kind of thing's happening