Any form of discriminatory behaviour or chanting, including homophobic chanting, is unacceptable; it has no place in football and has serious criminal consequences. West Ham United will take the strongest possible action against any individual found to be engaging in such behaviour, including potential lifetime bans and referral to the police.

West Ham experienced a tough day on the opening weekend as they fell to a 3-0 defeat at newly-promoted Sunderland last Saturday.