SM
Man Utd vs. PAOK: 4 hrs 10 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews

Nicolas Anelka 'surprised' by quenelle reaction

:Headline: Nicolas Anelka 'surprised' by quenelle reaction: ID:127511: from db_amp
Keith Downing says that Nicolas Anelka was surprised by the fury that greeted his 'quenelle' gesture, but won't do it again.

Nicolas Anelka was surprised by the furious reaction his 'quenelle' celebration received after scoring for West Bromwich Albion at the weekend, according to caretaker manager Keith Downing.

After netting his side's first of the 3-3 draw at West Ham United, the Frenchman performed the gesture, which is said to be an inverted Nazi salute, used by Anelka's friend and controversial comedian Dieudonne M'bala M'bala.

"He was kind of surprised by the reaction that's happened but we've stated already it won't happen again," Downing told the press after the club released a statement. "The reaction from it was obviously not favourable."

Albion host Newcastle United on New Year's Day.

amp_article__127511 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2013-12-31 15:46:16:
html db last update - 2013-12-31 15:46:16 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Nicolas Anelka

Click here for more stories about West Bromwich Albion

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Sunderland149322391430
2Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd149321871128
3Leeds UnitedLeeds147522291326
4Burnley136521761123
5Millwall146441712522
6Watford147162222022
7West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom13562148621
8Middlesbrough146351816221
9Swansea CitySwansea14545119219
10Blackburn RoversBlackburn145451616019
11Bristol City144731819-119
12Norwich CityNorwich144642320318
13Derby CountyDerby145361818018
14Stoke CityStoke145361718-118
15Sheffield WednesdaySheff Weds145361724-718
16Oxford UnitedOxford Utd144551717017
17Coventry CityCoventry144371819-115
18Hull City143651518-315
19Luton TownLuton144371621-515
20Preston North EndPreston143651420-615
21Cardiff CityCardiff144371320-715
22Plymouth ArgylePlymouth144371425-1115
23Queens Park RangersQPR141761223-1110
24Portsmouth141671327-149
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .