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Following Manchester City's victory over Arsenal, manager Gareth Taylor voiced the team's solidarity with Bunny Shaw. Unable to travel with the squad, Shaw's absence was felt deeply, and the win was seen as a testament to their collective support for her. As Taylor noted, the first imperative is ensuring Shaw knows that the club stands firmly behind her during this difficult time.
Addressing the Issue of Online Abuse
To delve deeper into the implications of Shaw's experience, Holly Vanny, Chief Operating Officer of Kick It Out, was invited to discuss the broader implications of the online abuse that players face. Vanny acknowledged that players, especially women of color, are often subject to a double layer of discrimination which compounds the stress and impact of these experiences.