United Against Abuse
2023The Yorkshire Evening Post launched a campaign calling out online abuse after Leeds United footballer Patrick Bamford received several threats after missing a penalty in a match.
The Post issued a powerful front page on the issue ‘United Against Abuse’ calling for the abuse to stop and to help shine a spotlight on the harmful behaviour.
Joseph Keith, YEP editor, told HoldtheFrontPage: “Our recent coverage, front page and the voices of our writers reflect the feeling of Leeds United and the vast majority of fans: the venomous abuse directed towards Patrick has been deplorable.
“The YEP has a history of campaigning against abuse on social media platforms.
“Most recently, our Call It Out campaign was launched during the first Covid-19 lockdown to shine a spotlight on the shocking comments directed towards journalists and those doing their jobs.”
"The YEP has a history of campaigning against abuse on social media platforms."
Joseph Keith, YEP editor