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West Ham suspend director of player recruitment amid racism row involving African players

West Ham have announced the suspension of Tony Henry [Photo:Courtesy]

West Ham UnitedTop of FormBottom of Form have suspended director of player recruitment Tony Henry, after he became embroiled in a racism row over claims he said African players "cause mayhem".

Henry reportedly sent out an email on January 27 explaining that the club don't want to sign players from the continent this transfer window.

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