Overview

• The banner during Sunday’s 1-1 draw depicted Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis pointing a gun at captain Morgan Gibbs-White alongside text referencing allegations he has denied.
• The FA is reviewing the incident under rules that prohibit provocative, derisory or inflammatory messaging and will decide whether Crystal Palace faces disciplinary action.
• Nottingham Forest insiders describe the display as inflammatory and xenophobic and express frustration over the absence of a strong public rebuke from Palace leadership.
• The inquiry is expected to examine how the banner was allowed into Selhurst Park, raising questions about stewarding standards and host-club responsibilities.
• The flashpoint follows UEFA’s ruling that moved Palace from the Europa League over multi-club ownership concerns, with Forest taking their place after Palace’s unsuccessful CAS appeal.