The internet in whatever form, in this case a football message board, can be a cruel place Filey. People who don't know each other post things not being able to see the reactions of the poster it is directed at.

Sadly some do not appreciate that what they think are flippant/ humorous posts about others may have a deep effect on them and cause distress.

May I suggest that you stay on the board but put whoever causes you upset on "Ignore" by doing the following--

1 Click on "Settings" in top red band where your name appears
2 look down left side and click on "Edit Ignore List"
3 Follow instructions to Ignore ie not be able to read, any posters you type in the name of