Liverpool FC fans hit back at supporter who branded Muslims a 'disgrace' for praying at half-time
Online row: Stephen Dodd posted the picture following the Reds' FA Cup quarter-final
A Liverpool FC fan who branded two Muslims praying at half-time "a disgrace" has sparked a furious social media backlash.
Stephen Dodd posted a picture on Twitter following the Reds' FA Cup quarter-final clash against Blackburn Rovers on Sunday.
Dodd wrote alongside the image,
apparently taken in the area behind the turnstiles of the Main Stand at
Anfield: “Muslims praying at half time at the match yesterday
#DISGRACE.”
But other Twitter users and Liverpool fans were quick to condemn his comments, as revealed by the Liverpool Echo. stephen dodd@stedoddnew
Muslims praying at half time at the match yesterday #DISGRACE
@stedoddnew this is what's wrong with liverpool football club
Harryfre wrote: “How is that disgraceful in the slightest?”
RollsonShabbos accused Dodd of being a “raging bigot”, while another
man asked: “Is this a joke? What did these guys do to harm anyone?”
Referring to the religious beliefs of prominent Liverpool players,
Marwan Elsaifi added: “Do you want to see Can and Kolo stop praying at
beginning of each game too?”
Game: Raheem Sterling and Craig Conway during the match
Twitter user LFCChris wrote underneath Dodd’s photo: “Only thing wrong here is that you support Liverpool.”
Paddy J Cawkwell added: “Respect to them, brother, can’t believe people think this is disgusting.”
Liverpool played Championship side Blackburn at home on Sunday and the game ended with a goalless draw.
A replay at Ewood Park on April 8 now awaits before one side gets the chance to play in the semi-finals at Wembley.
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