Sheffield United shows support to McGoldrick after receiving racist messages

Sheffield United has released a statement after their playmaker, David McGoldrick received racist messages social media.

This comes after McGoldrick scored twice in the 3-0 thrashing of Chelsea over the weekend.

The Blades have vowed to punish such perpetrator involved in the act.

Here's the message McGoldrick received:

The statem reads:

"As a club we will support David McGoldrick and will do all we can to find the perpetrator of this disgusting message.

We will work with the relevant authorities to ensure the person behind this post is brought to justice.

This cannot continue. Something needs to change."