Off the PitchDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 20 Aug 2026
West Ham urge fans to stop anti-Palestine chant about Manor Solomon
The club issued a statement condemning the chant before their first home game of the season.
West Ham
team
Who
West Ham United
What
Issued statement condemning offensive chant
When
Ahead of Saturday's home game vs Charlton
Player
Manor Solomon
What happened. West Ham have urged supporters not to sing a chant about Manor Solomon that contains anti-Palestine lyrics, after it was heard during their opening EFL Championship match at Burnley.
- Solomon scored on his debut against Burnley on Sunday.
- The chant was also sung by Leeds fans during Solomon's loan in 2024-25.
- The club statement emphasized unity and respect for all supporters.
“Regardless of their background every supporter within our diverse fanbase should also be free to enjoy watching their team play football without fear, discrimination or abuse.”
— West Ham United club statement
The club is being proactive, though the chant does not meet the police threshold for tragedy chanting.
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