West Ham suspend director of player recruitment Tony Henry amid racism claim

• Henry allegedly told agents club do not want to sign African players
• West Ham say they will carry out ‘thorough investigation’

West Ham have suspended Tony Henry, “pending a full and thorough investigation” after the club’s director of player recruitment was reportedly accused of racism and unlawful discrimination.

A report by the Daily Mail alleged Tony Henry told agents the club did not want to sign any African players in the transfer window. Asked for a response by the paper, Henry is reported to have explained West Ham wanted to limit their number of African players because “they have a bad attitude” and “cause mayhem” when they are not in the team.

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