'Your concern is concerning' - Burnley co-owner JJ Watt goes on social media ramble after follower mistakes Clarets logo on his hat for religious emblem
Burnley co-owner and ex-NFL star JJ Watt went off on social media at a fan who questioned his choice to wear a Clarets hat on television.
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WHAT HAPPENED?
After appearing on ESPN's daytime show The Pat McAfee show, Watt was sent a screenshot by a follower questioning him for wearing a Burnley hat on-air. The follower accused him of wearing a hat with the logo of 'The all-seeing eye' - a religious emblem dated back to Egyptian mythology, among other representations.
Watt quoted the follower's message on X, bringing the hammer down on them for the accusation while listing out a set of facts about the English club.
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WHAT WATT SAID
The Wisconsin native represented his club and stood up for them after a follower questioned him about the Clarets logo.
The Clarets are back in action on Wednesday, January 31 against Pep Guardiola and Manchester City. Clarets boss Vincent Kompany will return to his former club, looking to pull off an incredible upset.