The wife of Hull City striker Shane Long has attacked West Bromwich Albion supporters for abusing the player when he was walking with their infant daughter outside the KC Stadium.

Kayleah Long said four-year-old Teigan was reduced to tears after the Hull striker was sworn at by supporters of his former club following the game which the visitors lost 2-0.

She tweeted: "Think it disgusting how people can abuse some1 in front of their child! You should b ashamed!' she said. 'It's vile! Our daughter is 4 years old and cried as was worried for he dad! Thank god I wasn't there.

"She loves supporting her daddy… she shouldn't have 2 not go coz some a********* can't handle the losing. He was walking with her to the car. Awful she was in tears!

"Some pathetic men were abusing swearing at Shane in front of my daughter that I think is vile! Calling him a c*** and all sorts! Seriously horrible sick idiots out there!

"Most Albion fans have been lovely u just always get the odd few that r boring me."