Swans' Eom the target of alleged racism at Millwall

Swansea City head coach Vitor Matos says the lengthy stoppage during their 1-0 win away at Millwall was a result of racist abuse aimed at winger Ji-sung Eom. Ji-sung Eom has scored two goals in seven Championship appearances this season Swansea City head coach Vitor Matos says the lengthy stoppage during their 1-0 win away at Millwall was a result of racist abuse aimed at Ji-sung Eom. The South Korea winger was among the Swansea substitutes, and had been warming up on the side of the pitch when the Championship game was brought to a halt. Referee Edward Duckworth had lengthy discussions with both sets of coaches, during which the game was paused for around seven minutes.

Following the stoppage, an announcement was made over the speakers at The Den confirming there had been alleged chants of racism and that police were working to identify any offenders using CCTV. Speaking after the game, Matos said it was the 24-year-old who had been the subject of the abuse. "The referee followed the protocol for these sort of situations, they did the right thing. Millwall also did the right thing to get the protocol moving on. "We all know there is no space for this, this kind of situation should not happen. "When they do happen we are here to stand with