NORWICH CITY TODAY threatened a life ban for any fan found guilty of racism after the Premier League club’s manager Chris Hughton was the target of online abuse for the second time this month.
Police launched an investigation on Saturday after a number of supporters reported an offensive comment on an unofficial Facebook page.
Norwich were beaten 4-1 at Arsenal on Saturday and sit third bottom of the table with only two wins in eight matches.
It follows a similar incident earlier this month in which police said they were investigating a comment left on a social networking forum as a “hate crime”.
The club said in a statement: “We can confirm that Norfolk police made us aware on Saturday of a new and separate incident of potential racist abuse aimed at Chris Hughton on an unofficial fans’ Facebook page.
“As in the first and ongoing incident, we will co-operate fully with the police in their enquiries and we take it very seriously indeed, and if anyone is convicted of an offence in relation to these incidents, not only will they face whatever punishment is handed out by the courts, but they will also potentially face a life ban from Carrow Road from us.”
Rip Eamonn condolences to the family
Great GAA man, RIP
That’s very sad, RIP. What happened to him?
@macca1986: None of ur business. Nor is it important at this time
@James: spot on, just pay ur respects. RIP and condolences to his family
@James: only normal to wonder when a news story is portrayed but nothing is stated. As I said RIP, very sad.
@James: it’s an honest question, asked out of concern. No need to be Mr Dick.
@macca1986: agreed Macca, yer man James is a flute. To answer your question(asked in a genuinely concerned manner) he died of a heart attack this morning. I met him at the Kerry-Tyrone semi final in August as we were both in the Hogan Stand. I recognised him and chatted with him briefly. Such a nice man. RIP.
@James: no need to be rude. It’s just a question lad.
Rest in peace.
Thanks for the memories Eamonn. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam.
R.I.P. very good player in a very good team. 55 is way to young to go.
God rest his soul rip.
RIP. Very young. Remember his 2 points well. Vital scores. Down showed the way for Ulster to dominate for the majority of the 90s. Great servant to his county and sport. Condolences