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Fulham vow 'strongest possible action' against fans accused of racially abusing sister of defender Christie

Fulham are investigating after defender Cyrus Christie claimed his sister was assaulted and racially abused by fans following the Cottagers’ 1-0 defeat at Barnsley.

The Cottagers got their first season back in the Championship off to a disappointing start at Oakwell but Irish international Christie was incensed at the reaction from two as-yet unidentified fans in the away end.

He tweeted his anger at a man who he said hit his sister, before his wife tried to justify his actions with racist language.

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To the Fulham fan that decided to hit my sister at the game today and his wife who justified his action with racist remarks I hope your proud of yourself and feel like a big man.