SOMERSET all-rounder Peter Trego took to Twitter to slam "negativity-feeding, parasitical so-called fans", following criticism received following the one-run defeat to Glamorgan on Sunday.
The hosts required 21 runs off the final three overs, but ended up needing six of the final ball, which Trego hit for four to fall just short.
The weekend's defeats to Kent and Glamorgan mean Somerset's fate in the competition is no longer in their own hands, as they must win at Hampshire on Friday and hope other results go their way to make the quarter-finals.
Trego hit out at the abuse received online, while also praising the "true" club supporters.
In my 15+ years as a Somerset player, for every negative comment or boo, all I hear is the laughter and thousands of roars of appreciation
— Peter Trego (@tregs140) August 13, 2017
And for every Negativity feeding parasitical so called fan, that loves nothing more than to swear and abuse anyone that has a bad day...
— Peter Trego (@tregs140) August 13, 2017
I will only EVER remember sharing half my lifetime with the true @SomersetCCC supporters who in many, many cases I can call my friends. 🙌🏽
— Peter Trego (@tregs140) August 13, 2017
He was also backed up by Somerset's white ball captain Jim Allenby, who said some of the criticism received was "embarrassing".
Feel for @tregs140 and some of the comments on here are embarrassing - although good to see many supportive ones too. I'm sure it would help
— jimallenby (@jimallenby) August 14, 2017
What do you think? Have some Somerset supporters crossed the line this season? Let us know in the comments below.
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