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Hammers to investigate racism claims
West Ham United are investigating claims that the families of Victor Obinna and Frédéric Piquionne were racially abused by fans during Saturday's home defeat to Manchester United.
Reports suggested that guests of the two strikers were involved in a confrontation with a group of supporters in the Main Stand.
Meanwhile, manager Avram Grant has been given a two-match touchline ban and fined £60,000 over comments he made about referee Mike Jones after last month's defeat at Stoke.
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West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan promises 'strong action' over claims of racism
West Ham United are to write to all the supporters on their database reminding them of the club’s zero- tolerance policy on racism following reports that the families of Victor Obinna and Frederic Piquionne were involved in a row with a small group of fans at Upton Park on Saturday.
West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan promises 'strong action' over claims of racism
John Ley 10:30PM BST 04 Apr 2011
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Newham Police are to investigate claims of alleged racial abuse against the friends and family of the two West Ham players during the 4-2 defeat by Manchester United.
It is understood unhappy relatives of Obinna confronted the supporters in the main stand after they and guests of Piquionne were allegedly abused.
Newham Police have been made aware of the incident and are conducting their own inquiry, while West Ham are to scan CCTV footage in an attempt to establish what happened.
The club will also write to the thousands of followers on their data-base, warning them that they will not tolerate any such abuse, and will post a full-page advertisement in their next programme, against Aston Villa on April 16, with a similar warning.
David Sullivan, the West Ham co-owner, said: “If these allegations are found to be true, then it appals me. I believe all human beings are equal. We are all born with different physical attributes.
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“I happen to be small and I’ve been the subject to many years of ‘heightism’ so I know how people feel when they are subject to this sort of abuse.
“We will be monitoring CCTV, interviewing stewards and taking strong action against offenders if these allegations are proven to be correct. It is particularly sad that the families of our players were so treated.”
The alleged incident took place on the day Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney came under fire for his foul-mouthed outburst into a television camera after he had scored a hat-trick. It was also the day West Ham launched a new campaign in their programme urging fans to respect each other.
A club statement added: “This is an isolated incident and our supporters, like the club, are proud of the positive relationship with Kick It Out - holding the Racial Equality Standard - and Show Racism the Red Card.”
The club have also restated on their website the seven-point supporter plan that they printed in the programme.
West Ham slipped back into the relegation places when they threw away a two-goal lead against United.Avram Grant, their manager, believes the experience could benefit his side.
“This will make us stronger,” he said. “We know how to come back after a setback and we know it will go to the end of the season.”
www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/west-ham/8427712/West-Ham-United-co-owner-David-Sullivan-promises-strong-action-over-claims-of-racism.html
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West Ham probe racism claims by Nsofor's family
By Ifeanyi Ibeh
April 5, 2011 12:24AM
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The management of English Premier League side, West Ham United are investigating claims by the family of their Nigerian forward, Obinna Nsofor, that they were racially abused by spectators during last weekend's game against Manchester United.
A similar allegation was also levelled by the family of the club's French forward, Frederic Piquionne, against a section of the home fans during Saturday's 4-2 defeat at Upton Park.
And the London based club's co-chairman, David Sullivan, says he is "appalled" by allegations that racial abuse was directed towards the families of both players.
A statement on the club's website read that the club is searching for more evidence, after a small group of supporters allegedly racially abused the families of both players, who were sitting in the corporate box in the West Stand during the loss to Manchester United.
CCTV footage is being studied and stewards are being interviewed but Sullivan has already spoken out on the matter.
"If these allegations are found to be true, then it appals me," he told the Evening Standard. "I believe all human beings are equal. We are all born with different physical attributes."
He added: "I happen to be small and I've been the subject to many years of ‘heightism' -a word I invented -so I know how people feel when they are subject to this sort of abuse.
"We will be monitoring CCTV, interviewing stewards and taking strong action against offenders if these allegations are proved to be correct.
"It is particularly sad that the families of our players were so treated." At least one of the family members left the box to confront the fans and it is believed an argument broke out.
West Ham launched a new campaign in their matchday programme on Saturday urging fans to respect each other. But reports in the British media suggest that the families of both players are considering making an official complaint to the club while West Ham officials say that they are investigating the accusations.
A club spokesman said: "We take these allegations very seriously and are looking into them. If there is found to be any wrongdoing, then we will take appropriate action."
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Hammers to investigate racism claims
West Ham United are investigating claims that the families of Victor Obinna and Frédéric Piquionne were racially abused by fans during Saturday's home defeat to Manchester United.
Reports suggested that guests of the two strikers were involved in a confrontation with a group of supporters in the Main Stand.
Meanwhile, manager Avram Grant has been given a two-match touchline ban and fined £60,000 over comments he made about referee Mike Jones after last month's defeat at Stoke.
www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/hammers-to-investigate-racism-claims-2262478.html
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West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan promises 'strong action' over claims of racism
West Ham United are to write to all the supporters on their database reminding them of the club’s zero- tolerance policy on racism following reports that the families of Victor Obinna and Frederic Piquionne were involved in a row with a small group of fans at Upton Park on Saturday.
West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan promises 'strong action' over claims of racism
John Ley 10:30PM BST 04 Apr 2011
John's Twitter
Newham Police are to investigate claims of alleged racial abuse against the friends and family of the two West Ham players during the 4-2 defeat by Manchester United.
It is understood unhappy relatives of Obinna confronted the supporters in the main stand after they and guests of Piquionne were allegedly abused.
Newham Police have been made aware of the incident and are conducting their own inquiry, while West Ham are to scan CCTV footage in an attempt to establish what happened.
The club will also write to the thousands of followers on their data-base, warning them that they will not tolerate any such abuse, and will post a full-page advertisement in their next programme, against Aston Villa on April 16, with a similar warning.
David Sullivan, the West Ham co-owner, said: “If these allegations are found to be true, then it appals me. I believe all human beings are equal. We are all born with different physical attributes.
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“I happen to be small and I’ve been the subject to many years of ‘heightism’ so I know how people feel when they are subject to this sort of abuse.
“We will be monitoring CCTV, interviewing stewards and taking strong action against offenders if these allegations are proven to be correct. It is particularly sad that the families of our players were so treated.”
The alleged incident took place on the day Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney came under fire for his foul-mouthed outburst into a television camera after he had scored a hat-trick. It was also the day West Ham launched a new campaign in their programme urging fans to respect each other.
A club statement added: “This is an isolated incident and our supporters, like the club, are proud of the positive relationship with Kick It Out - holding the Racial Equality Standard - and Show Racism the Red Card.”
The club have also restated on their website the seven-point supporter plan that they printed in the programme.
West Ham slipped back into the relegation places when they threw away a two-goal lead against United.Avram Grant, their manager, believes the experience could benefit his side.
“This will make us stronger,” he said. “We know how to come back after a setback and we know it will go to the end of the season.”
www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/west-ham/8427712/West-Ham-United-co-owner-David-Sullivan-promises-strong-action-over-claims-of-racism.html
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West Ham probe racism claims by Nsofor's family
By Ifeanyi Ibeh
April 5, 2011 12:24AM
Print print Email email Share Share
The management of English Premier League side, West Ham United are investigating claims by the family of their Nigerian forward, Obinna Nsofor, that they were racially abused by spectators during last weekend's game against Manchester United.
A similar allegation was also levelled by the family of the club's French forward, Frederic Piquionne, against a section of the home fans during Saturday's 4-2 defeat at Upton Park.
And the London based club's co-chairman, David Sullivan, says he is "appalled" by allegations that racial abuse was directed towards the families of both players.
A statement on the club's website read that the club is searching for more evidence, after a small group of supporters allegedly racially abused the families of both players, who were sitting in the corporate box in the West Stand during the loss to Manchester United.
CCTV footage is being studied and stewards are being interviewed but Sullivan has already spoken out on the matter.
"If these allegations are found to be true, then it appals me," he told the Evening Standard. "I believe all human beings are equal. We are all born with different physical attributes."
He added: "I happen to be small and I've been the subject to many years of ‘heightism' -a word I invented -so I know how people feel when they are subject to this sort of abuse.
"We will be monitoring CCTV, interviewing stewards and taking strong action against offenders if these allegations are proved to be correct.
"It is particularly sad that the families of our players were so treated." At least one of the family members left the box to confront the fans and it is believed an argument broke out.
West Ham launched a new campaign in their matchday programme on Saturday urging fans to respect each other. But reports in the British media suggest that the families of both players are considering making an official complaint to the club while West Ham officials say that they are investigating the accusations.
A club spokesman said: "We take these allegations very seriously and are looking into them. If there is found to be any wrongdoing, then we will take appropriate action."
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