I take that as a reply to the Twitter comments, which are completely indefensible, such a reaction is no surprise.
Having said that whilst family and players shouldn’t be reading such abuse, it’s part of being present on social media as a celebrity, all be it a small celebrity status. As such measures should be taken to distance themselves, thus protecting family from such attacks. Every sport has a fringe element of radicals, it appears the Devils are no different despite the family ethos.
If it’s aimed at criticism of players performances written here, which l suspect it maybe as it’s highly likely to be known too Pope, then l suggest some further fan engagement in future, maybe a full explaination as to why the lack lustre performance occurred. Post match interviews maybe on the Inferno, could be the best way to stem rumours. Having said that it’s a brave employee who openly states he simply couldn’t be arsed that night or actually the boys went out, spent too long on the pop the night before without management knowledge.