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West Ham condemn offensive chant directed at Manor Solomon

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West Ham have condemned a chant about Manor Solomon as offensive and divisive after the club said it contained an anti-Palestine message and was heard among some away supporters at Burnley. Supporters have been urged not to repeat it.

No-Guff Summary

  • West Ham have condemned a chant concerning Manor Solomon as offensive and divisive.
  • In statements reported by multiple outlets, the club said it contained an anti-Palestine message and was heard among some away fans during the 2-2 draw at Burnley.
  • West Ham urged supporters not to create division or cause offence, saying fans should be free to attend without fear, discrimination or abuse.
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Club tells supporters to stop Solomon chant

West Ham have told supporters to stop the chant about Manor Solomon which the club described as offensive, divisive and carrying an anti-Palestine message.

The New Arab reports that the chant was heard among travelling supporters during the 2-2 draw at Burnley. The club’s statement, also reported by BBC Sport and Anadolu Agency, says every supporter should be able to attend without fear, discrimination or abuse.

There is little room for euphemism here. West Ham have asked for the chant not to be repeated and told supporters to back the team without creating division or offence.

Sources

  • Anadolu Agency (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham has condemned an offensive chant aimed at Manor Solomon and urged supporters to avoid conduct that causes division or offence.
  • BBC Sport (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have condemned an offensive, divisive chant concerning Manor Solomon and urged supporters to avoid chanting that causes division or offence.
  • The New Arab (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham has urged supporters not to repeat an offensive chant about Manor Solomon after it was heard during the club’s match at Burnley.