Liverpool defender Taylor Hinds says she is “decided to make a stand” after being subjected to “sexually inappropriate feedback” from a fan throughout her aspect’s Girls’s FA Cup victory at Arsenal on Sunday.
Hinds mentioned she heard the feedback whereas down with a head harm throughout Liverpool’s 1-0 win.
She and a team-mate reported the feedback to officers and a member of the group was faraway from the stadium.
Liverpool and Arsenal launched statements on Monday condemning the abuse Hinds suffered.
Hinds, who captained Liverpool, mentioned it was “laborious” to proceed taking part in following the feedback.
“I can’t let the actions of 1 particular person damage what was a unbelievable day for the crew and our supporters however it’s not okay and I used to be decided to make a stand,” the Jamaica defender mentioned.
“It was laborious for my mum and pa to not realise what was happening and to search out out later what was being shouted at their daughter throughout a sport of soccer.
“I am doing effective and wish to thank my team-mates and everybody at Liverpool for having my again, in addition to the match officers for his or her swift actions and everybody at Arsenal for his or her assertive actions and backing.
“Collectively we will proceed to make our sport higher each now and for the years to come back.”
