Premier League: Fulham concede two own goals in defeat as vice chairman hits out at angry fan

In trying to tried to assuage concerns of fans after defeat left their side entrenched in the Premier League relegation zone, Fulham vice chairman Tony Khan was none too pleased with a comment from one disenchanted supporter.

Fulham conceded two own goals in a nightmare defeat to Burnley.

Fulham vice chairman Tony Khan told a fan to “go to hell” in a tweet after the 2-1 loss to Burnley left the London club with only one win in nine Premier League games.

Burnley profited from two own-goals in quick succession to come from behind and leave Fulham five points from safety.

Khan tried to assuage concerns of fans by promising “multiple signings to improve the squad” in the January transfer window while stressing on Twitter: “It’s on our players now to fight, finish & win.”

The son of American owner Shad Khan reacted angrily to a supporter responding: “Leave my club please.”

Fulham conceded two own goals in a nightmare defeat to Burnley.

Tony Khan, who is director of football operations at Fulham, replied : “Never. I’ll die at this club. Go to hell.”

Responding to criticism over the tone of his tweet, Khan complained the fan was among those who “give no credit when things go well, including giving me stick immediately after promotion.”

Fulham might be making an instant return to The Championship after this latest setback.

Andre Schurrle’s early opener for Fulham was cancelled out in the 20th minute when Jeff Hendrick’s effort went in off Joe Bryan.

Three minutes later, Denis Odoi inadvertently beat Sergio Rico, heading in after Hendrick crossed.

Originally published as Premier League: Fulham concede two own goals in defeat as vice chairman hits out at angry fan