“We know who the player in question is, but we feel it is not our role to single him out and risk spoiling positive things that the majority of those at the club have done,” they stated in a statement.
“We acknowledge that this player has the right to have his own opinions, but we are also upset that he forced the other players to feel as if they were unable to wear their coats.
We are especially concerned about the potential harm this event may do to any club players who may be experiencing sexuality issues.
The Premier League’s drive for openness and diversity has given birth to other problems as well. Sam Morsy, the Mulsim captain for Ipswich, declined.
To don the rainbow armband during either of the two games in which it was worn. His religious convictions also had a role in this.
Marc Guehi, the captain of Crystal Palace and an England international, did wear his, but the Christian star had changed it.
‘I adore Jesus’ was scribbled over the rainbow strip in his first game. Then, during Tuesday’s match against Ipswich, his armband said, “Jesus loves you.” None of these instances are being pursued by the FA.
