United evidence backs Fuchs’ racism claim

Dundee United have evidence which ‘corroborates’ alleged racist language towards Jeando Fuchs, according to a report.

The club launched an investigation after an alleged racial slur was made by a Ross County supporter towards the Cameroonian midfielder, pictured inset, during United’s 1-0 win at Tannadice on Saturday.

According to the BBC, the club has secured evidence which backs up Fuchs’ version of events and have now submitted their findings to the Scottish FA and the SPFL.

The alleged incident, which took place in the aftermath of Ilmari Niskanen’s winning goal, provoked Tangerines boss Tam Courts to hold up a ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ T-shirt in front of the visiting support at fulltime.

In a statement, County said the club’s safety officer had been in contact with United officials, stewards, and fans in the away end.

The Highlanders’ chief executive officer Steven Ferguson insisted no racist language had been used and said Courts’ gesture after the game risked the safety of their supporters leaving the ground.

He said: “During the end of the first half and for the majority of the second half our safety officer engaged with his Dundee United counterpart, stewards and Ross County supporters as well as other representatives of both clubs where it was made clear to him from all parties, that no racist language had been used during a chant that was aimed at Fuchs. “Dundee United stewards were extremely close to the area where the chant had come from and confirmed no racist language had been used. However, swearing and foul language had been.

“We also feel the gesture from Dundee United manager Thomas Courts towards our supporters did not reflect responsible handling of the matter, given that representatives of both clubs upon the fulltime whistle had come to the conclusion that no racist language had been used.

“This could also have incited risk to Ross County supporters leaving the stadium after the game.”