Monday, 1 November 2021

GULLS' RESULT MARRED BY CROWD TROUBLE

Both Torquay United and Wrexham are working with police following crowd trouble which marred the recent National League encounter between the two sides. 

The match itself ended in a 1-1 draw after a late header from former Wales Under-21 midfielder Connor Lemonheigh-Evans secured a point for the Gulls after the Red Dragons had taken an early lead through Harry Lennon.

It was after Lemonheigh-Evans had equalised for the Gulls that the incidents in question occurred and the Torquay United Supporter's Trust received reports of 'coins, plastic and glass bottles and cigarettes being thrown at Torquay fans'. 

Wrexham have confirmed that there were reports of 'unacceptable incidents and behaviour' and Torquay United have made an official complaint to the National League and informed the FA. 

In addition to this, the Red Dragons also released the following statement:

"Wrexham AFC regrets to say we are aware of reports of unacceptable incidents and behaviour at our match against Torquay United, directed towards opposition supporters, by a very small minority of attendees at the game,

"We would like to reassure the supporters of both teams that we are reviewing footage and working with North Wales Police to identify those responsible.

"Such behaviour will not be tolerated at the Racecourse Ground and those identified will face the strictest punishments available to the club. You are not welcome at our football club. The safety of all people attending games at the Racecourse Ground is of paramount importance.

"We would like to thank the 242 Torquay supporters who made the long return trip from Devon to north Wales for the game, and our true fans who supported us in great numbers once again."

The fixture also marked the first home game attended by Wrexham's Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny since their takeover of the club in February 2021.