FC IOM disputes social media claim against Father Christmas

Club says its Santa did not make 'disgusting comments' to child

FC Isle of Man has disputed a claim that its Father Christmas made ‘disgusting comments’ to a child over the weekend.

The club has responded to an allegation which it says was made on social media following the home fixture against Stockport Town at The Bowl on Saturday (14 December).

It says the board investigated immediately and it has been ‘proven and subsequently accepted’ that the club’s Santa was not at fault.

A statement released by the club adds: "It is important that we ensure the public are fully aware that this post was inaccurate following an immediate investigation by our board.

"It has been proven and subsequently accepted that it was absolutely not our valued and respected Father Christmas who allegedly made disgusting comments to a young member of the public.

"While we would not accept this kind of behaviour and would happily have taken the harshest actions against the culprit, upon speaking to many adults and officials from the club who were in the vicinity of the alleged incident, we have not been able to fully identify the alleged perpetrator or what was allegedly said!

"We would like to thank the volunteer who gave up his time to carry out this service and reiterate that we were never in any doubt that it was not him who was involved.

"All of our volunteers are valuable to the club and do so much to help us provide a fantastic match day experience to fans both young and old and we’d like to place on record our thanks once again to all of them!

"We’d like to wish everyone a happy Christmas and hope you all have a lovely festive period."