Source: TheGuardian
West Ham fan on club’s supporters’ board marched with Democratic Football Lads Alliance
• New group met Karren Brady and other club officials last week• West Ham explain board appointed by independent panelA representative on West Ham United’s newly formed Official Supporters’ Board has placed the club in an awkward position after expressing support for the Democratic Football Lads Alliance, a group condemned by anti-racism campaigners.Greg Smith, who was present when the board held its first meeting with Karren Brady, West Ham’s vice-chairman, and other club officials last week, was asked by the Guardian whether his attendance at October’s DFLA march in London was compatible with his position as a fan representative. Related: Tottenham’s Danny Rose: playing at Wembley no longer feels like an honour Applications were anonymised and scored by an independent panel and representatives selected by them Continue reading......read full article
