Drogheda player in apology over trial comment

THE Drogheda United player at the centre of an offensive social media comment about the Belfast rape trial has apologised.

‘May I start by saying how deeply sorry I am for the comment I made on social media. The truth is I don’t really know why I did it as I have no reasoning behind it,.

‘It was a stupid and immature thing to do,’ Luke Rossiter stated. ‘And in doing so, I have hurt and let my family, club, manager, team-mates and the Drogheda fans down and I’m sure many more.

‘I have only been at Drogheda United a short time and for them and Tim Clancy to take a chance on me I can only say I am truly sorry.

‘It is clear I still have some growing up to do in relation to how I conduct myself off the pitch as well as on it.

‘If the club and fans can forgive me I would like to start that growing by donating any money that I receive from Drogheda United for the remainder of the season to the Rape Crisis North East based in Dundalk which has an outreach programme in Drogheda.

‘I would also like to offer my time to promote awareness of such sensitive issues and I am also keen to learn how such issues can impact and affect people’s lives. Once again I’m sorry for any hurt I have caused.

An internal investigation is still ongoing at Drogheda United and they say they are also carrying out a review of club policy and plan to educate all players and staff in relation to social media.