Jake Livermore: West Brom player confronted West Ham fan who 'taunted him over son's death'
Jake Livermore says a confrontation with a West Ham fan in the crowd during last night's Premier League match came after he was abused about the death of his son.
Albion's midfielder was escorted down the tunnel at the London Stadium after an altercation with some home fans.
The club confirmed it has responded to an FA request to 'offer its observations' on the confrontation during the second half.
The incident, which also involved other members of Albion's backroom staff, occurred when Livermore was brought off for a substitute and several stewards rushed over to separate the two parties.
Livermore has been a regular fixture for Albion since his arrival from Hull City in January 2017 for £10m. He lost his newborn son in 2014.
In a statement the club said: "Following his substitution in the second half, Jake was subjected to general abuse from home supporters which he shrugged off.
"However, he acknowledges that he moved to confront one spectator who chose to make a comment about the death of his infant son.
"The club would like to think that all right-minded football supporters could understand this reaction which did not result in any physical exchanges before Jake was led away to our dressing room.
"Jake is an outstanding young individual who has the total support of everyone at the club and he has made it clear he considers this statement to be an end to an unhappy incident.
"Albion were very appreciative of the swift response by the officials of West Ham in dealing with this matter and are more than happy to leave any further action they deem appropriate in their hands.
"The club has responded to an FA request to offer our observations of the incident and will not be making any further comment."
