Burnley close on Europe but boos for Bong anger Brighton and Hughton

Chris Hughton felt Brighton could have taken more than a point in their battle for survival but was more unhappy with the treatment of Gaëtan Bong by Burnley supporters. While the home fans could celebrate their team being virtually assured of European football next season for the first time in more than 50 years, some showed their backing for the club’s former striker Jay Rodriguez by booing Bong’s every touch.

Rodriguez, now at West Brom, was accused of racially abusing the Brighton defender when the two Albions met in January. This month the charge was found to be “not proven” by an independent commission but both clubs continue to back their own player’s version of events. Hughton said of Bong’s treatment at Turf Moor: “I thought the reaction of the Burnley supporters every time he got the ball was shameful. They should look at the two statements that came out – one from the independent committee and one from the FA – because I thought their reaction was shameful.”

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