Union fan groups criticize club’s response to suspension of sporting director Ernst Tanner
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Tanner suspended over misconduct allegations
Sons of Ben want further explanation of situation
Amid the worst start to a season in team history, the Philadelphia Union’s largest supporters group has criticized the club’s response to the suspension of its sporting director, Ernst Tanner. Tanner, who was the subject of a league investigation into wide-ranging, alleged misconduct, was suspended by Major League Soccer without pay last week; the suspension runs through 1 June. The Union released a boilerplate statement after the suspension was announced, with Tanner apologizing to the club and its supporters for the situation’s “impact.” Tanner did not address any of the allegations made against him or offer an apology to any specific person. He has denied the allegations throughout. Continue reading...