‘It’s a shame’ – Premier League club ban player from social media activity and threaten fine

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Alex Iwobi says Fulham have stopped him from posting behind the scenes changing room footage on Snapchat.The Cottagers winger has used his social media presence to offer fans an insight into life off the pitch.Iwobi has caught some of the Fulham changing room antics on SnapchatGettyHis posts have stemmed from his days at Everton, including a video of Dominic Calvert-Lewis signing along to Michael Jackson.A more recent clip shows Iwobi filming Adama Traore and Calvin Bassey jokingly wrestling in the Fulham changing room.However, the content looks set to disappear from fans’ feeds after a warning was issued to former Arsenal man.“For those that are wondering why I haven’t been snapping BTS in the changing room, one person in the media team has been saying I haven’t been catching the right stuff,” he said on Snapchat.“So, there’s no more BTS [behind the scenes]. They also said I might get fined if I continue to do so, they’re trying to ban snap in our changing room.“That’s why I ain’t been snapping BTS, it’s a shame, I know you guys enjoy seeing what my teammates are like behind the scenes.“But, I have to respect the rules.”Tom Cairney saw his Fulham contract expire at the end of June, but a post on Iwobi’s Snapchat appeared to show him still at the club.He would be seen eating lunch at the training ground before his new one-year deal was announced on July 15.Iwobi is not the only Premier League player to use Snapchat and post content for fans.But Iwobi’s Snapchat stories may not be a thing of the past@s1mon_gb XThe move comes after he appeared to leak Cairney staying at Fulham@FRFulham XNottingham Forest star Ola Aina has also actively posted on the social media platform as part of a more open look into life as a footballer.The pair even created a lighthearted battle after Fulham beat Forest 2-1 in FebruarySpeaking to The Athletic, Iwobi said: “It became a Snapchat derby.“Especially because me and Ola grew up together. We went to the same school and grew up on the same road.“I’m just happy we beat Forest home and away. Ola messaged me saying, ‘Alex, don’t even entertain or mention my name.’“I was like, ‘Bro, don’t worry, I’ll spare you, but I’ll let you know we won.'”Iwobi scored nine goals for Fulham last seasonGettyIwobi is heading into his third season at Fulham after signing from Everton in 2023.He has made 291 appearances in the Premier League across spells at Arsenal, Everton and Fulham, scoring 31 goals and assisting 38.The Cottagers travel to Brighton on the opening day of the 2025/26 season on August 16.Fulham then host Manchester United before fixtures against Chelsea, Leeds United and Brentford complete their five opening clashes.