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​Burnley supporters under fire for booing of Brighton defender Bong

Burnley supporters' booing of Brighton defender Gaetan Bong during Saturday's Premier League game was "unacceptable", says the Football Association, reports BBC Sport.

Bong accused West Brom's Burnley-born striker Jay Rodriguez of racially abusing him during a match in January, and the charge was found "not proven".

Clarets fans chanted "Jay Rodriguez, he's one of our own", as well as booing Bong whenever he touched the ball.

Brighton boss Chris Hughton called the booing "shameful" after the 0-0 draw.

In a statement on Monday, the FA said it "considers the behaviour of some supporters on Saturday towards Gaetan Bong to be unacceptable.

"It needs repeating, following the recent disciplinary matter, that there was no suggestion by any party involved in that case that the player made a malicious or fabricated complaint.

"The FA was wholly satisfied that the complaint was made in absolute good faith."

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