West Ham did not sign any more African players because they have a bad attitude and cause mayhem when they are not in the team, according t...
West Ham did not sign any more African players because they
have a bad attitude and cause mayhem when they are not in the team, according
to director of player recruitment, Tony Henry.
West Ham said in a statement on Thursday: 'The Club can
confirm that Director of Player Recruitment Tony Henry has been suspended
pending a full and thorough investigation. West Ham United will not tolerate
any type of discrimination and has, therefore, acted swiftly due to the serious
nature of these claims.
'The West Ham United family is an inclusive one where,
regardless of gender, age, ability, race, religion or sexual orientation,
everybody feels welcome and included.
'The Club will make no further comment until the
investigation has been concluded.'
In an email to one agent, Henry wrote: 'We don't want any
more Africans and he's not good enough. I sent Thomas to watch him and the
other lad last week and he said no. If Palace take them good luck.
Henry was asked by Daily Mail if there is a club policy
regarding African players. Initially he replied 'no' but later confirmed it was
true and suggested it was a policy supported by club management. 'Yeah,' Henry
replied. 'Because we had three and we felt we didn't particularly want any more
African players.'
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