“We wish to make it distinct that those accountable are not welcome at Turf Moor,” go through the Burnley statement.
“This, in no way, signifies what Burnley Football Club stands for and we will perform totally with the authorities to recognize those people accountable and situation life time bans.
“The club has a happy report of functioning with all genders, religions and faiths through its award-successful Local community scheme, and stands against racism of any kind.
“We are absolutely at the rear of the Premier League’s ‘Black Life Matter’ initiative and, in line with all other Leading League game titles undertaken due to the fact Task Restart, our gamers and soccer employees willingly took the knee at kick-off at Manchester Town.”
“We apologize unreservedly to the Premier League, to Manchester Town and to all people serving to to encourage ‘Black Lives Issue.'”
Manchester City gained the sport 5- to keep alive its trim hope of retaining the Leading League title.
‘Ashamed and embarrassed’
Monday’s game was the 12th Leading League match to be played because the time resumed after it was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
“I am ashamed and embarrassed that a modest amount of our followers have decided to fly that all over the stadium,” Burnley defender Ben Mee explained to Sky Sports activities right after the match
“These people will need to occur into the 21st century and educate themselves. They do not signify what we are about, the club is about, the players are about and the majority of followers are about.
“As we were coming out we heard some whispers that it was going to materialize. The club tried to end it. I’ve listened to it is a smaller selection that have organized this and I hope it isn’t going to take place all over again. I will not want to associate it with my club. I you should not want to see this in the recreation.”
