Swansea City player Jamie Paterson was abused so badly on social media after the swans beat Bristol City 1-0 on Friday night it was shocking to read, and that it was allowed on the Twitter platform for so long.

He knew he would receive a lot of boo’s and jeering during the game, that’s only natural when a player returns to his old club, but this particular abuse, which we have decided to include in this article is a criminal offence and worthy of a custodial sentence.

This hateful message remains on Twitter.

For us to feature this message there has to be some consideration. Is there an educational reason for doing this ? Well, clearly there is as there seems to be many people who think this is okay, and then others reading this, some very young will see it as the normal thing to do. Secondly it’s a criminal offence which anyone putting this on social media needs to learn it’s not acceptable, hopefully the police will uncover who this person is. Possibly the most important thing is that it highlights once again that disgusting hate and rhetoric of this kind on social media hasn’t, and it seems won’t be leaving us any time soon.

It’s a topic for discussion, as ever, let’s above this pathetic level of abuse.

The following responses on social media have been sourced by Fan Banter

AnirudhHarish5: That’s not a representation of what we are Pato. You know that we still like you and so be grudge you mate

@ScrumpyNffc: Please report this Pato we need these idiots off social media and out of society

@bcfckory: all the best for the season boss x

@gbjn83_greg: Pato you’ll always be respected by us City fans, ignore that stupid runt.

@Deano_Beano7: Honestly this guy is a disgrace true bristol city supporters wish you the best no matter what good luck for the rest of the season pato

@scfcdavies: Yjb f*** em

@Bristoldelboy2: Good to see you back pato, embarrassing post by a low life. Take care and all the best

@Sauns79: 🙄 What a muppet I wouldn’t of gave who ever it was the satisfaction clearly not a true City fan as we all appreciate you efforts and time spent at the club well played tonight and all the best for the season except the return match at the Liberty 🔴⚪️

@Pomredoz: Just an attention seeker Pato. Sad really. You know Bristol city fans think highly of you.

@netarious: Good to see you Pato. Ignore the idiots. Class to come to the South Stand at the end. All the best for the future.

@covjim: for crying out loud…horrible..

@DazzlingDhanda: Played well tonight mate, keep your head up 🙏

@CollettMarsh: Good to see you back Pato, good luck for the rest of the season 👍🏻. Ignore that text can’t believe someone would even dare put things like that.

@beckyboohowells: What is wrong with people 😩 keep your head up. All the thousands of positives out way these negatives. Awful behaviour

@bcfcharry__: Thought you were class tonight fella as a ex city player, didn’t celebrate the goal much and clapped the fans before taking the corner. Fairplay Pato the love is still there ❤️🔴⚪️

@TheExiledRobin: Surprised you bothered with a username like his, Pato. Just a lonely little kid probably. Good to see you back at the Gate even if it was in the wrong shirt — best of luck for the season

@BristolOli: 🤦 ignore the 🤡 Patto

@jack47025755: Weird behaviour. Have a good season Pato, all the best x

@scfctomm: Everyone loves u in swansea YJB

@George55968559: Great to see you back at Ashton gate pato

@Will_S2003: Good to see you back tonight Pato, this isn’t the city fans you know

@SCFC_Jacck: Rent free lad

@Paul444221934: No need for it, good to see you back at the gate tonight Pato. Good luck in future 👍🛑🛑🛑

@AnnCrabbe22: Keep your head up Pato thought you were class tonight with how you handled the situation. Majority of fans would have loved to have you still with us this season, very much missed!

@giles_sally: Good to see you back at the Gate tonight. 99% of City fans have full respect for the years you gave to the club. Don’t let the haters get you down.

@CraigJF: Class tonight and thanks for coming over to see the South Stand at the end 👍🏼 Your great work with the Children’s Hospice isn’t forgotten 😍

@DaveGlover1970: Great to see you playing pal, huge respect from me as a Bristol City ST holder, you gave your all for us. Great memories

@claireroberts01: Totally unacceptable Jamie, they do not speak for the rest of us who were pleased to see you back at AG. Have a good season

@jackbuchanan172: Good to see you back at the gate Pato x

How can we be a part of stopping this hate, what can everyone do in football ?

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