Ross County manager unclear what happened regarding alleged racist shout at Dundee United
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Malky Mackay says he is not sure exactly what happened regarding the alleged racist slur used by Ross County supporters at Tannadice.
Dundee United midfielder Jeando Fuchs reacted angrily to a shout from the stand in the aftermath of their goal, and United manager Tam Courts held up a Show Racism The Red Card t-shirt to the away end after the full time whistle.
Staggies CEO Steven Ferguson released a statement the next day insisting no racist language had been used, and an investigation is currently under way at Tannadice.
After the match, Mackay revealed he was not 100 per cent sure what was shouted, but he had been led to believe it was misheard on the pitch, saying: “It appears something was shouted from the stand.
“There has been confusion to what that was because our chief executive and members of the Dundee United staff were in seeing the referee at half-time.
“There had been authorities seeing where our fans were. It appears it was a swear word, that’s coming from Dundee United stewards who are in among them. It appears it was misheard from the pitch.
“People have said it was a swear word.
“I thought (holding up the t-shirt) was an interesting thing to do considering he doesn’t know exactly what has happened, neither do I.
“It is clearly premeditated because that red t-shirt isn’t sitting on the bench, so considering at half-time that was being explained to both clubs.
“For a manager to do that it was an interesting situation and something that was an interesting judgement call to make.”
On the pitch, it was another disappointing result for a County side who are still yet to win a match in the league this season Mackay, though, remains optimistic at the performance his players put in.
“We created an incredible amount of chances – we had three point blank headers, a goal disallowed, we hit the post and their keeper has made saves,” he reasoned.
“I am disappointed in that respect. I think we could have come away with not just a point but all three, especially after that second half performance.
“We just need a bit of luck in front of goal.”
