Here’s a summary of the social media activity surrounding Fulham defender Calvin Bassey this week:
The Incident: Bassey posted a selfie on Snapchat wearing a West Ham United shirt, captioned “Half Half.” This sparked criticism from some Fulham fans who saw it as disrespectful.
The Clarification: Bassey clarified the situation in follow-up Snapchat posts:
Childhood Club: He explained he’s a “Newham boy” (Newham being West Ham’s heartland) and the shirt represents his childhood club,despite being born in Italy.
Friends at West Ham: He questioned why he couldn’t wear the shirt of his friends Mohammed kudus and Edson Alvarez, both of whom he played with at Ajax.
* West Ham Links: While West Ham has been linked with other center-backs this summer, Bassey hasn’t been a recent target since links in 2022.Essentially, the post wasn’t a signal of any transfer interest or dissatisfaction with Fulham, but a nod to his roots and friendships.