Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Rob Edwards has applauded the wave of solidarity shown toward striker Tolu Arokodare after the forward was subjected to racist abuse online following Wolves’ narrow 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.
In the aftermath of the loss, Wolves moved quickly off the pitch, releasing a strong statement condemning the abuse and reporting the messages to Meta as well as the police.
The incident sparked widespread backing for Arokodare, both from within the club and across the wider football community.
Speaking ahead of Wolves’ upcoming clash with Aston Villa on Friday, Edwards admitted it has been an emotionally draining period for the striker but stressed how important the collective response has been.
“It’s been a really difficult week for him, he’s been upset and angered by it,” Edwards said.
“We’ve supported him and spoken about it as a group. He’s had overwhelming support from Wolves fans and the Premier League have been in touch.
“We’re having to talk about it far too many times; it’s sad. We can’t forget about it because we’ll hear about it again in the future, which is so so wrong.”
On the sporting front, Wolves are now looking to channel that unity into their next performance, with Edwards keen for his side to rally together and ensure Arokodare feels fully backed as they return to action.
The message from Molineux is clear: while results matter on the pitch, standing firmly against racism and supporting affected players remains non-negotiable.
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