By Mark Fordham
4 Apr 2011 16:16:00
FA Cup: Victor Obinna – Frederic Piquionne, West Ham United v Nottingham Forest(Getty Images)
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Family members and guests of West Ham United pair Victor Obinna and Frederic Piquionne claim they were the victims of racist abuse from a section of the home fans during Saturday’s 4-2 defeat to Manchester United.
West Ham officials are said to be investigating a number of the players’ guests after they were involved in a row with other home fans during the game.
The families of the two players were sitting in a box behind the home fans and have claimed they were racially abused by a small section of supporters.
At least one of the family members left the box to confront the fans and it is believed an argument broke out.
An unnamed source told the Mirror: “Some of the stuff they said was disgusting. You just don’t expect to hear that from people supporting your own team.
“These were families of the players who didn’t do anything to deserve that. It’s a disgrace.”
The family are considering putting in an official complaint while West Ham officials say that they are investigating the accusations.
A club spokesman said: “We take these allegations very seriously and are looking into them. If there is found to be any wrongdoing, then we will take appropriate action.”
