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…
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…
Jay Rodriguez.
West Brom striker Jay Rodriguez has been cleared of a charge of alleged racial abuse.
The 28-year-old was accused of using “abusive and/or insulting words which included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race” towards Brighton’s Gaetan Bong during Albion’s 2-0 win in January.
Rodriguez denied what he described as a “false allegation” and requested a personal hearing, which took place at Wembley on Wednesday.
A statement released by the Football Association on Friday afternoon read:…
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 …
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…
Craig Burley breaks down Liverpool’s loss to West Brom in the FA Cup fourth round and highlights the issues he saw with the use of VAR.
ESPN FC’s global editorial desks nominate their top weekend performers. Jay Rodriguez’s brace to knock Liverpool out of the FA Cup tops our list.
1. Jay Rodriguez | West Bromwich Albion
Why he’s here: The once-capped England international scored twice as West Brom managed to beat Liverpool 3-2 on Saturday and knock the Reds out of the FA Cup.
2. Toni Kroos | Real Madrid
Why he’s here: Contained the phenomenal Goncalo Guedes, built Real Madrid’s attacks and scored a goal to boot in Saturday’s…
West Brom knocked Liverpool out to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup in a match that saw several uses of VAR review.
Craig Burley breaks down Liverpool’s loss to West Brom in the FA Cup fourth round and highlights the issues he saw with the use of VAR.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was left frustrated by his side’s poor defending in their 3-2 FA Cup fourth round loss to West Bromwich Albion at Anfield. West Brom striker Jay Rodriguez left Liverpool with glowing praise from Steven Gerrard ringing in his ears but admits he cannot afford to think about a World Cup call-up this summer.
Former England and Liverpool captain Gerrard, a television summariser for the Baggies’ 3-2 FA Cup fourth-round win at Anfield, said Rodriguez’s two-goal performance had played him back into England contention.
National team manager Gareth Southgate was there to witness the display as the 28-year-old took his tally to…
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…
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.
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…
Jay Rodriguez joined Southampton from Burnley in 2012.
West Bromwich Albion are closing in on the signing of Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez, sources close to the player have told ESPN FC.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis is a big admirer of Rodrigue…