By: Joshua Taylor
Source: Mirror
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.
Muslims praying at half time at the match yesterday #DISGRACEpic.twitter.com/6sl8bZHnAY
— stephen dodd (@stedoddnew) March 9, 2015
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?”
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.
Mr Dodd has been approached for a comment.
