Social media users had speculated that Conor McGregor was involved in an altercation at the venue where he was attending a wake.
The Irishman was seen leaving the venue swiftly after a fight broke out. Police confirmed that they had attended The Saddle Club, on Roman Road, Prenton.
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The private members club has now addressed the incident via a post on Facebook.
It read:
‘The management would like to clarify the events of 18/7/23.
Mr Conor McGregor attended an intimate family funeral here at the Saddle Club.
Subject to speculation Mr McGregor presented himself as a gentleman would when attending a family funeral.
He was courteous, polite and well mannered to all our staff and members when in communal areas through the time he was here, taking pictures, signing autographs and donating to certain charities on behalf of the family.
When the incident occurred, Mr McGregor was upset by the actions of certain people attending the funeral and Mr McGregor’s security detail decided it necessary to leave to avoid unnecessary speculation and attention.
We would ask that you please respect our privacy and the privacy of our members.
Here at the Saddle Club we offer a private and secure venue, we have held a number of high profile functions in the past and will continue to do so.
Privacy of our customers, families and guests is our priority and we will not be commenting on any speculation regarding persons attending a private function.
Any incidents that do occur are handed to and dealt with by the police directly.’
The UFC star yesterday posted, then deleted a voice note on Twitter, which added to the rumours that he was involved in the brawl.
Here's Conor McGregor's deleted voice note about the Birkenhead incident.
Afaik, "golly" is scouse for spit.
So I guess by "scousers on the golly" he means he flattened a few scousers and they were laying on spit on the floor? 😂
Who knows#UFCLondonpic.twitter.com/8wv9UeEOnt
— Nonlinear Horse (@NonlinearHorse) July 19, 2023
