Overview
- Clips from Sunday’s 2-2 season opener at Burnley showed a section of away supporters singing a chant that news reports said referenced West Ham winger Manor Solomon and included an anti‑Palestine line.
- West Ham issued a formal statement ahead of their sold‑out home game with Charlton asking fans not to repeat the chant and reminding supporters to represent the club respectfully.
- Solomon, 27, joined West Ham from Tottenham earlier this month and scored on his debut; his past social‑media posts and previous national service in the Israeli military have made him a flashpoint for political chanting.
- The same chant was heard when Solomon played on loan at Leeds, prompting that club to threaten bans, showing this is a recurring matchday issue rather than an isolated incident.
- Several outlets reported the Metropolitan Police’s definition of ‘tragedy chanting’ may not cover the lyric and that the FA is unlikely to act, leaving clubs to rely on statements, stewarding and local enforcement to curb such behaviour.