Statement regarding inappropriate comments on Women's U17 teams

Last Wednesday, Cork City FC's Women's U17 team lifted their first piece of silverware by winning the national league. Everyone at the club is extremely proud of this achievement and all the hard work put in by the coaches, players and volunteers associated with the team.

Unfortunately, the club became aware of a small minority of individuals who left extremely inappropriate comments on the live stream video of the league final. Cork City FC categorically condemns this behaviour. The club prides itself on equality and fairness across all of our eight teams from the men's, women's and amputees.

Speaking today, chairman Declan Carey said: "It was a huge win for the team and a fantastic way to finish 2020. Sadly the comments on the video shine a negative light on issues still existing within football and, indeed, society. While we cannot control this behaviour directly, we always strive to promote equality throughout the club. More recently we featured all three pillars of the club's playing structure in our 2021 kit launch. The women's team were the first team to wear the kit in their own cup final earlier this month."

Cork City FC have been committed to the 20x20 Campaign, women's football and Football For All initiatives. The club has also expressed interest to the FAI around participation in the proposed women's U19 league which may launch in 2021.

Once again, everyone at the club wishes to congratulate our U17 team on their league triumph and look forward to seeing the players progress in their football careers.