West Ham warn fans about 'offensive' Solomon chant / Photo: SAEED KHAN - AFP
West Ham warn fans about 'offensive' Solomon chant
English Championship club West Ham have warned fans not to sing an "offensive and divisive" chant about winger Manor Solomon that was heard during their season-opening game against Burnley.
West Ham said they were aware that the chant relating to Israel international winger Solomon, containing an "anti-Palestine message", was being sung by some of the away supporters at Burnley's Turf Moor stadium in last Sunday's 2-2 draw.
West Ham said in a statement they want to "remind supporters of the responsibility we all hold to represent the club in the right way" and that "each and every supporter is an ambassador".
The club signed 27-year-old Solomon from Tottenham.
West Ham added: "Regardless of their background, every supporter within our diverse fanbase should also be free to enjoy watching their team play football without fear, discrimination or abuse.
"And we remain committed to ensuring that everyone feels safe, respected and included."
It added: "We encourage our supporters to sing loud and proud about their football club and the players wearing the claret and blue shirt -- but never in a way that creates division or causes offence among fellow fans."
Solomon has played 49 times for Israel.
He previously played for Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine before moving on loan to Fulham, and he was also part of the Leeds team that won the Championship to earn promotion to the Premier League in the 2024-25 season.
Z.Gaillard--PP
