Racist scousers picking on our Tom

"Collymore's complaint comes as police trawl through CCTV after Oldham footballer Tom Adeyemi was allegedly racially abused by fans during the FA Cup third round tie with Liverpool on Friday night.

Officers are likely to be taking witness statements as well as interviewing the defender, who was visibly upset after the incident involving a section of the Kop stand at Liverpool's Anfield stadium.

Despite reassurance from his team-mates, as well as Liverpool players Dirk Kuyt and Steven Gerrard, the right-back, 20, who is on loan from Norwich, seemed close to tears. There then appeared to be discussion between the fourth official and a police officer by the tunnel while the match was continuing.

The police said: "Merseyside police can confirm that no one has been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated behaviour during tonight's FA Cup fixture at Anfield.

"However, the force and Liverpool Football Club are investigating following an incident that occurred during the second half of the game."

Liverpool, who won the match 5-1, said they are also investigating the incident.

"An incident occurred in the second half of the match which is now being investigated by both the club and the police," said a statement issued by the club.

Last night, Oldham manager Paul Dickov, said: "From my point of view I have not spoken to Tom about it but I know the kid and something has been said.

"He is fine now. He has calmed down. He is a laid-back kid who just gets on with business."

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