Euro 2016 England vs Russia: Fans abuse confused American man named 'Woy'

'I've been called an owl 20 times and counting'

Comments

Roy Hodgson manager of England looks on prior to the UEFA EURO 2016 Group B match between England and Russia at Stade Velodrome on June 11, 2016 (Getty Images)

Your support helps us to tell the story

Support Now

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

An American Twitter user has been sent dozens of messages meant for England coach Roy Hodgson - because his user name on the site is "woy".

England fans were left frustrated after Russia grabbed a stoppage time equaliser in their Euro 2016 Group B clash in Marseille on Saturday night.

The 1-1 draw means Wales top the group after the first set of games, with England and Chris Coleman's men set to face off in Lens on Thursday.

Mike Woycheck, an operations director from Pittsburgh, was unwittingly drawn into proceedings after fans took out their disappointment on the social media site.

His account received dozens of messages including "play Vardy and Kane together" and "woy is technically clueless. For sure England can't win anything under him".

Mr Woycheck tweeted: "Apparently an English soccer coach is doing something bad because Twitter is blaming me for it."

Read our match report from England's opening game against Russia here.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Euro 2016 England vs Russia: Fans abuse confused American man named 'Woy'

'I've been called an owl 20 times and counting'

Bookmark popover

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering