Ian Baldry, who claims to be a 'massive MCFC fan', has been charged with racially aggravated disorder after he allegedly swore at Raheem Sterling last year

A 58-year-old Manchester City season-ticket holder has been charged by police after allegedly swearing at striker Raheem Sterling after he scored a goal.

Ian Baldry, who claims to be a 'massive MCFC fan', has been charged with racially aggravated disorder after he allegedly swore at the footballer last year, the Sun reports.

Raheem Sterling, 24, scored a goal in the 57th minute of a home game against Bournemouth, bringing the score up to 2-1, in December.

And Baldry, a security firm worker from Bradford, has been accused of reacting to the goal by swearing at the player.

His friend, 57-year-old James McConnell, has also been charged of racially abusing Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings, 26, and a steward at another match.

Both men are due before magistrates on September 26.

A Man City spokesman told the Sun their season tickets have since been suspended.

On his Twitter account, Baldry writes he is a 'Massive MCFC fan married with a beautiful daughter watch city home n away for years just love away days with the blue army that's y were champions.'

Raheem Sterling (pictured yesterday), 24, scored a goal in the 57th minute of a home game against Bournemouth, bringing the score up to 2-1, in December, the Sun reports

More recently Raheem Sterling suffered racial abuse from a Bulgaria fan during the first half of England’s Euro 2020 qualifying victory at Wembley on Saturday.

And speaking at a press conference ahead of Manchester City's Champions League Quarter Final against Tottenham, Sterling said players shouldn't leave the pitch in response to abuse.

'If you walk off they win,' he told reporters.

The Manchester City forward has been praised for standing up for black players and recently criticised Leonardo Bonucci after the Italian defender said Everton player Moise Kean was partly to blame for racism he received.

MailOnline has contacted Greater Manchester Police and Manchester City for comment.