Central Coast Mariners midfielder Mario Shabow has shown his support for controversial sacked rugby star Israel Folau - before deleting the evidence from social media.
The 20-year-old posted a picture of Folau along with the caption, '#standwithFolau' - a message to support the former NSW Waratah player's contentious views.
Folau had his contract terminated by Rugby Australia after making a controversial Instagram post on Wednesday that said "hell awaits" for homosexuals.
Mariners chief executive Shaun Mielekamp said Shabow removed the post prior to his management being contacted about the issue and moved to distance the club from Folau.