Lynching attempt on Osayi Samuel in England.

Lynching attempt on Osayi Samuel in England.

05.03.2026 23:53

Bright Osayi-Samuel, who transferred from Fenerbahçe to Championship team Birmingham at the beginning of the season, became the focus of criticism after the 3-1 loss to Middlesbrough. Birmingham fans, who lynched the 28-year-old Nigerian footballer on social media, expressed that they wanted Osayi not to wear the jersey again.

After the end of his contract, Bright Osayi-Samuel, who left the Super Lig giant Fenerbahçe to sign with Championship team Birmingham, is experiencing one of the toughest days of his career.

FOCUS OF CRITICISM AFTER 3-1 LOSS

Osayi Samuel faced intense criticism after the recent league match where they lost 3-1 to Middlesbrough. English fans, who blamed Bright Osayi-Samuel and goalkeeper James Beadle for the match, reacted harshly to both players, especially targeting Bright Osayi-Samuel as if he were being lynched by the fans.

REQUEST FOR HIM NOT TO WEAR THE JERSEY AGAIN

Fans who believe that Osayi-Samuel was at fault for the two goals conceded against Middlesbrough made comments requesting that the experienced player not step onto the field again.

Here are some of those comments:

Lynching attempt on Osayi Samuel in England
Lynching attempt on Osayi Samuel in England

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