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Non-League Player Sacked Following Vile Tweets Sent To Bournemouth's Harry Arter

Non-League Player Sacked Following Vile Tweets Sent To Bournemouth's Harry Arter

Hitchin Town rightfully sacked the striker.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Hitchin Town player Alfie Barker has been sacked after sending vile Tweets towards Bournemouth's Harry Arter over the death of his baby.

Arter was involved in the thrilling Premier League game last night which saw Arsenal claw their way back from 3-down to salvage a point.

(Arter's tattoo on his right arm is dedicated to the memory of his daughter Renee)

And following the game, Barker aimed some disgusting messages his way which were immediately reported by the club.

The two Tweets referenced Arter and partner Rachel losing their stillborn daughter in 2015. Needless to say, the messages upset the Irish international who plays every game for her.



The messages were eventually deleted with the disgraced-Barker issuing an apology; "I'm sorry for every comment made, I'd like to apologise to Harry Arter and his family for such disgraceful comments and I'm sorry from the bottom of my heart."

But not before claiming he was hacked. That old chestnut.

While his seventh-tier side, well now-former, provided this statement;

"In the light of the player's irresponsible and anti-social behaviour, we are terminating Alfie Barker's registration and relationship with the club with immediate effect."

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Topics: bournemouth