Bong stands by criticism despite Rodriguez racial abuse verdict

Brighton and Hove Albion defender Gaetan Bong has maintained he « did no longer mishear » Jay Rodriguez despite the West Brom forward being cleared of racial abuse allegations.

In an announcement printed on Brighton’s honorable web attach, the Cameroon international reaffirmed he stands by the distinctive criticism made following an change at some stage in the Premier League fixture between the golf equipment in January.

Rodriguez was charged by the Soccer Association (FA) with utilizing « abusive and/or insulting words which incorporated a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or hotfoot » against Bong in West Brom’s 2-zero engage at The Hawthorns.

Alternatively, an autonomous regulatory commission chanced on the accusation made against the England international would possibly possibly no longer be confirmed.

Having previously launched an announcement on Twitter to expose how he was « upset » with the verdict, Bong has made it sure he would « by no manner watch to carry a wrong payment » against any other participant.

« Mr Rodriguez’s actions at some stage in our game against West Bromwich Albion, adopted by statements issued by him and on his behalf by his varied PR and simply advisors, get resulted in my persona being puzzled and therefore for plenty of accusations to be directed at me, » the issue read.

« Please let me make certain: I do know what I heard and I did no longer mishear. My ethical sense in raising the criticism is therefore fully sure.

« This was my first such ride in bigger than three years in this country and I would by no manner watch to carry a wrong payment against a fellow educated. 

« Individuals that get accused me of doing that discontinuance no longer know me. Equally of us who get expressed an notion had been no longer there on the pitch at the time and simplest Mr Rodriguez and I do know exactly what was said and I stand by my long-established criticism.

« I now luxuriate in to continue with my occupation, and would possibly possibly no longer be commenting additional on this topic despite the proven truth that Mr Rodriguez chooses to project any additional statements. »

Brighton confirmed they « entirely reinforce » the issue and would possibly possibly no longer be making any additional commentary.

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— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) April 18, 2018