Karren Brady believes Kurt Zouma deserves forgiveness and chance for redemption after cat-kicking incident

Karren Brady has come out with a lengthy message to support Kurt Zouma’s chance for redemption, after a horrific video circulated on social media that showed the West Ham defender kicking his cat. The Hammers vice chairman addressed Zouma’s abhorrent actions in her column for The Sun, and stressed the need to move on from the distressing incident in the most positive way.

Ad/> She said: “I realise there will be some who don’t agree with that course of action, those who would like to see Kurt have his livelihood taken away and we acknowledge their hurt and strength of feeling. Premier LeagueMoyes says Zouma available to play for West Ham against Leicester this weekend19 HOURS AGO “But I believe that we live in a society in which the vast majority of people still value the fundamental human qualities of forgiveness and redemption.

“We, as a club will work hard alongside Kurt, to ensure that his genuine remorse and regret leads to a determination to address the situation and turn something negative into long-lasting positives.” Brady reiterated in her column that West Ham had issued the heaviest fine available to the club, which amounted to £250,000 – two weeks' wages for the Frenchman. Zouma’s cats were also taken away by the RSPCA after the shocking events made the headlines.

Moyes says Zouma available to play for West Ham against Leicester this weekend West Ham sponsor 'evaluating relationship' with club after Zouma makes starting XI But despite all of the above, many believe those actions have not been strong enough. West Ham, as well as manager David Moyes, have been criticised for continuing to play Zouma, but Brady stressed the importance of supporting their defender in his re-education following the incident.