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Norwich City say comments by former sporting director Stuart Webber about five black players "do not in any way reflect the wider views" of the club.
Webber said in a newspaper interview that Raheem Sterling, Abu Kamara, Jonathan Rowe, Max Aarons and Jamal Lewis might have ended up "in jail" had they not become footballers.
His comment was widely condemned.
"Norwich City is a home for everyone," the Championship club said in a statement published on their website.
"We remain committed in our work across equality, diversity and inclusion to create an environment where all can feel welcome and valued.
"We will continue to work with the FA, Kick It Out and other authorities to help deliver a culture of inclusivity and belonging for our supporters, players and staff.
Webber left Norwich last November after six and a half years at Carrow Road, during which they were twice promoted to the Premier League.
The 39-year-old made his comments while speaking to the Pink Un newspaper about climbing Mount Everest for the Summit Foundation, a charity he founded with his wife.
Rowe and Kamara are current Norwich players - although Kamara is currently on loan at Portsmouth - and Aarons and Lewis were also at the club before joining Bournemouth and Newcastle respectively.
Chelsea's former Manchester City and Liverpool forward Sterling is the highest-profile name among the group, having played 82 games for England.
Kamara said his family were "shocked and saddened" by Webber's remarks, and added: "You don't have to be a professional athlete to avoid living a life of crime.
"You can be whatever you want to be as long as you work hard, believe in yourself and be consistent in what you do."
In their statement, Norwich said they were focused on speaking to Rowe and Kamara directly to "understand their concerns" and provide support.
"The club are also in the process of reaching out to the other named players, whilst also engaging in dialogue with Kick It Out," the statement read.
"We will continue to work with the FA, Kick It Out and other authorities to help deliver a culture of inclusivity and belonging for our supporters, players and staff."

Posted By: littletinyphil on April 30th 2025 at 20:06:13

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Club wishing Johnny Rowe a happy birthday on the socoals (NCFC) - norwaay, Apr 30, 08:11:02
- Birthday tweets from the club seem a bit random (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Apr 30, 12:44:01
- They're probably just trying to be nice. (NCFC) - Garry Brooke, Apr 30, 10:51:01
  - Yes I think that's probably true (NCFC) - norwaay, Apr 30, 11:45:36
    - (But) no avoiding... (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Apr 30, 11:46:12
  - This ^^^ (n/m) (NCFC) - APB, Apr 30, 11:13:54
- He’d be in jail if it wasn’t for Webber wonder how that landed (NCFC) - littletinyphil, Apr 30, 09:39:07
  - Jail? What’s the story here? (n/m) (NCFC) - forzancfc, Apr 30, 18:27:48
    - This…. (NCFC) - littletinyphil, Apr 30, 20:06:13
- Technically still our player (n/m) (NCFC) - Trent_Canary, Apr 30, 09:25:31
  - That's not in doubt (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Apr 30, 10:08:16
- The grass is not always greener. (n/m) (NCFC) - DrDublin, Apr 30, 09:13:40
- Absolutely tone deaf those guys (n/m) (NCFC) - Duck, Apr 30, 08:46:57
- Yeah interesting that. Maybe they’re trying to seed a welcome back? (NCFC) - Augustus Pablo, Apr 30, 08:29:28
  - Yep (NCFC) - Nelsons final flanel, Apr 30, 10:47:42
  - It may just be a rigid approach - first team player on the books... happy birthday! (NCFC) - norwaay, Apr 30, 08:34:43
    - Also this ^^^ (n/m) (NCFC) - APB, Apr 30, 11:14:28
- socials (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Apr 30, 08:11:56

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