Liverpool fan accused of racially abusing Antoine Semenyo enters plea in court

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Mark Mogan, the Liverpool supporter accused of racially aggravated disorderly behaviour towards Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, has appeared at Liverpool Magistrates’ CourtAntoine Semenyo was allegedly racially abused at Anfield on August 15A Liverpool man has denied racially abusing footballer Antoine Semenyo during a match at Anfield. Mark Mogan, 47, of Templehill Close, Dovecot, appeared at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Monday where he pleaded not guilty to an offence of racially aggravated disorderly behaviour against the Bournemouth forward.

Semenyo, 25, scored twice in the second half to help bring Bournemouth back from two goals down at Anfield before Liverpool went on to eventually win 4-2. Antoine Semenyo scored twice in Bournemouth's 4-2 defeat by Liverpool in August ( Image: Getty Images) A spokesperson for Liverpool Football Club said in August it was aware of the allegation of racist abuse and that “we condemn racism and discrimination in all forms, it has no place in society, or football”.

The Premier League match was stopped after Semenyo reported the alleged abuse to the referee. Antoine Semenyo scored twice for Bournemouth after allegedly being racially abused ( Image: Robin Jones/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images) "Last night at Anfield will stay with me forever - not because of one person's words, but because of how the entire football family stood together," he posted on social media afterwards.