The former English and Arsenal striker has had to deal with racism the whole through his career and again with this teenager from Kerry in the south of Ireland, shocking that it would even enter this young lads head. Ian Wright has taken to his social media to express his disappointment in the decision that was made on this.
“I’m a 57-year-old man that has experienced racism throughout my life. I wasn’t expecting my forgiveness to be an invitation to lighten a sentence.
“Seeing this judgment, I can only wonder what deterrent there is for anyone else who spouts this kind of vile racist abuse.
“An individual wished death upon me because of my skin colour. No judge’s claims of “naivety” or “immaturity” will ever be acceptable to us.
“The supposed immaturity and naivety of our attackers is never any comfort. So yeah I am disappointed. I’m tired. We are all tired.”