Chris Hughton furious with Gaetan Bong boos regarding Jay Rodriguez case
Brighton boss Chris Hughton labelled Burnley fans ‘shameful’ after they booed Gaetan Bong – the player who accused Albion’s Jay Rodriguez of making racist comments.
The charges against Burnley-born Rodriguez were found not proven by the FA and Burnley fans chanted “Jay Rodriguez, he’s one of our own” as well as booing Bong whenever he touched the ball.
“I was incredibly surprised, I must admit. I certainly didn’t expect it,” said Hughton after the 0-0 draw.
“I thought the reaction of the Burnley supporters towards Gaetan was shameful. He’s an incredibly disciplined and straight individual – as honest a person as you will meet.
“It’s something that happened, it’s not nice at all, and of course he’s big enough and strong enough to cope with it.”
