Gaëtan Bong – Football Scout

Brighton’s Chris Hughton praises FA after condemning Gaetan Bong’s boo-boys

Brighton manager Chris Hughton believes small sections of the Burnley crowd were shameful in their treatment of Gaetan Bong.

In a mundane match Burnley and Brighton edged closer to their respective targets in the Premier League as they drew at Turf Moor.
Brighton manager Chris Hughton has lauded the Football Association after they condemned the Burnley supporters who booed Gaeten Bong last weekend.
Bong accused Jay Rodriguez, the former Burnley player who is now with West Brom, of racial abuse during a match at the turn of the year.
That charge was not proven, but the FA stressed it was “made in absolute good faith.”
Bong, however, was jeered at Turf Moor and subjected to chants, with Hughton describing the actions of the Burnley supporters as “shameful.”
Speaking…

Brighton’s Chris Hughton: Gaetan Bong boos still ‘upsetting’ to think about

In a mundane match Burnley and Brighton edged closer to their respective targets in the Premier League as they drew at Turf Moor.

Brighton manager Chris Hughton said there must be no tolerance of racism.
Brighton manager Chris Hughton has told ESPN FC that great progress has been made in eradicating racism from football but stressed that incidents must “be stamped down on very hard.”
His comments came after the Football Association said it was “unacceptable” that sections of the Burnley crowd booed Brighton defender Gaetan Bong at Turf Moor on Saturday.
Bong had accused former Burnley player Jay Rodriguez, who is now with West Bromwich Albion, of racially abusing him during a game in January.
Rodriguez…

FA condemns Burnley fans for booing Brighton defender Gaetan Bong

Brighton defender Gaetan Bong was booed throughout the game against Burnley on Saturday.
The Football Association said it is unacceptable that some Burnley supporters booed Brighton defender Gaetan Bong during a Premier League game at Turf Moor on Saturday.
Bong accused former Burnley player Jay Rodriguez, who is now with West Bromwich Albion, of racially abusing him during a game in January.
That charge was found not proven but the FA said then it was satisfied the complaint was made in good faith.
Bong was booed throughout Brighton’s goalless draw at Burnley and subjected to chants…

Gaetan Bong on Jay Rodriguez racial abuse: ‘I know what I heard’

Gaetan Bong and Jay Rodriguez clashed in January.
Brighton defender Gaetan Bong claims his character has been called into question after West Brom’s Jay Rodriguez was cleared of a charge of alleged racial abuse.
Rodriguez was accused of using “abusive and/or insulting words which included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race” to Cameroon international Bong during the Baggies’ 2-0 Premier League victory over the Seagulls on Jan. 13.
Rodriguez described Bong’s claim as a “false allegation” but he defender has now reiterated…

Brighton’s Chris Hughton disappointed Jay Rodriguez cleared of racial abuse charges

An FA investigation uncovered no evidence of racial abuse against Brighton’s Gaetan Bong.
Brighton manager Chris Hughton said he is disappointed that West Bromwich Albion striker Jay Rodriguez was cleared of a charge of racial abuse against Gaetan Bong.
Rodriguez was accused of using “abusive and/or insulting words, which included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race” toward Bong during a Premier League match at The Hawthorns in January that West Brom won 2-0.
Rodriguez, who scored West Brom’s goal at Manchester United on Sunday, assuring Manchester City of the title…

Alan Pardew backs Jay Rodriguez at hearing on Gaetan Bong racism charge

Jay Rodriguez joined West Bromwich Albion from Southampton in 2017.
West Bromwich Albion striker Jay Rodriguez appeared before an independent commission at Wembley on Wednesday to face a Football Association charge of allegedly racially abusing …

Gaetan Bong signs contract extension with Brighton

Gaetan Bong has committed his future to Brighton.
Defender Gaetan Bong has signed a new contract extension with Brighton until 2019.
The Cameroon international arrived from Wigan in the summer of 2015, and has made 15 Premier League appearances for the Seagulls on their return to the top flight.
Left-back Bong said he is determined to help Brighton stay up.
“I’m very proud to sign a new contract with the club. I think we’re doing well and I just try to bring my positivity to the team,” Bong said on Brighton’s website.
“I’m happy here and I thank…

FA charges West Brom’s Jay Rodriguez after racism claim

Jay Rodriguez faces discipline from the Football Association.
West Brom striker Jay Rodriguez has been charged by the Football Association over an incident involving Gaetan Bong in last month’s Premier League match against Brighton that saw him accused of using racist language.
Footage shows the pair arguing and bumping into each other, before Rodriguez holds his nose and waves his hand as if to gesture Bong smells. It is not clear what was said, but Bong immediately complained to match official Martin Atkinson and the referee included the complaint in his…

Gaetan Bong wants Jay Rodriguez punished for ‘racist’ comments

West Brom scored twice from set pieces against Brighton to win their first league match since August and their first under Alan Pardew.

West Brom scored twice from set pieces against Brighton to win their first league match since August and their first under Alan Pardew.
Brighton defender Gaetan Bong has demanded the Premier League take action against Jay Rodriguez for racial abuse the West Bromwich Albion striker allegedly directed at him.
Shortly before the hour mark of West Brom’s 2-0 win over fellow strugglers Brighton on Saturday, the pair could be seen exchanging words before Rodriguez held his nose.
After a discussion with referee Martin Atkinson no action was taken but Bong told SFR Sport that Rodriguez should face disciplinary measures for what was said.
“I…

FA to probe Jay Rodriguez over alleged remark to Gaetan Bong

West Brom scored twice from set pieces against Brighton to win their first league match since August and their first under Alan Pardew.

Check out the best goals from Saturday’s Premier League action, including a brilliant team goal from Tottenham and a debut to remember at Huddersfield.
The Football Association has confirmed that it will investigate West Brom forward Jay Rodriguez after he was reported for a remark allegedly made to Brighton defender Gaetan Bong during Saturday’s Premier League match between the clubs.

Neither manager would give details of the nature of Rodriguez’s alleged comment, but it was reported to the referee and included in it his report, meaning the matter will be looked into by the FA.

A statement from English football’s governing body said: “The FA…

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