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Tottenham condemn their fans ‘hugely offensive’ homophobic chant during Man Utd game

Tottenham condemn their fans for singing a ‘hugely offensive’ homophobic chant during their game against Man Utd on Sunday afternoon.

The Athletic report that one chant was heard from the away end, as the end of the first half was coming to an end, with ex-Chelsea player Mason Mount being brought on for the injured Kobbie Mainoo.

The “Chelsea rent boy” chant is one that the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) considers to be homophobic slur and a hate crime that will see fans punished, with police taking action and clubs also getting fined.

Another chant sung by Spurs fans related to Dominic Solanke and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

“Dom Solanke is f****** class, Mik Arteta takes it up the a***, 60 million down the drain, Dom Solanke scores again.”

This has been heard a number of times at Tottenham matches, in the stands or in the concourse.

CLUB STATEMENT:

The Club is aware of abhorrent homophobic chanting from sections of our away support at Old Trafford today.

This is simply unacceptable, hugely offensive and no way to show support for the team.

The Club will be working closely with the Police and stewards to identify anyone instigating or joining in with the chanting – we shall take the strongest possible action in accordance with our Sanctions and Banning Policy.

Supporters in attendance today can report anything they’ve seen or heard in confidence to supporterservices@tottenhamhotspur.com

We shall be continuing our work with our LGBTQ+ supporters’ association, Proud Lilywhites, to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans on matchdays.

We are justly proud of our superb and loyal support, home and away. However, we all have a responsibility to act as ambassadors of Tottenham Hotspur and discrimination of any kind has no place at our Club.

The Premier League fixture itself saw Tottenham beat Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford thanks to goals from Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke.

Bruno Fernandes was sent off for Man Utd, who put in a woeful display throughout, being outplayed and booed off by the remaining fans inside Old Trafford.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag speaking in the press conference: “What I saw in the first 30 minutes is below the level that we can expect from a Manchester United team. Even when we concede the goal, stay calm and control the game, stick together, stick to the plan and we have a foothold in the game.”

Asked if the issues were psychological rather than tactical, he added: “Definitely. The players got very stressed after conceding so quickly and made very bad decisions on the ball when they had the chance to play over. They should have done better than this.”

On his future, questioned whether those above him will conclude that he is not the man to take the club forward: “No, I am not thinking about this. We all made together this decision to stay together, as an ownership, a leadership group in the summer, also we made the decision from a clear review what we have to improve and how we want to construct a squad.

“But we knew it will take some time, how the window went, some players late in like Ugarte. Also, we have to make some improvement in organisation, some injuries, we need some time.

“We are all on one page or in one boat together, the ownership, the staff and the players as well. I don’t have that concern.”

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes speaking to Sky Sports: “I take him with my ankle, it’s a clear foul but never a red card. Even Maddison when he gets up, he said it was a foul but never a red card.

“For me, it’s not a good decision.

“I let my team-mates down with one man down. I do appreciate everything they did on the pitch, it was tough for them.

“We didn’t start the game well. When it’s 11 vs 11, the result is on their side then we get the situation with the red card.

“They did very well, they tried. We conceded another two goals, but it was difficult to cover all the spaces.

“It’s many good things we can take from this. The resilience of the team was there and I’m proud of them.”

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou speaking to Sky Sports: “I thought it was an outstanding performance.

“We started the game well, scored a great goal and probably should have had two or three. The pressure then overwhelms them and they get the red card.

“After that, I thought we controlled the game well. Just an outstanding effort from all the lads.”

Here’s how Twitter users reacted as Tottenham condemn their fans for the ‘hugely offensive’ homophobic chant during the Man Utd game…

@GaffneyVLC: We’re better than this, folks.

@Toby_J_Benjamin: Dom Solanke deserves a better song that doesn’t embarrass the club.

@jonhotspur88: It’s not just an embarrassing chant, it’s proper shit as well. Some really good ones get dreamt up on here & in the pubs etc then it’s always the shit, repetitive ones that seem to make it into the stadium. Let’s try and be a bit more original shall we lads…?

@ChunkyTHFC: I hope whoever this is referring to are banned from all football stadium indefinitely. There is no place for any such abuse in football and I’m disappointed and ashamed that so-called supporters of my club have committed this offence.

@WelshSpur07: Good, we are better than this

@THFC_FOR_LIFE: Come on @SpursSongSheet… Help us out with some of your magic to get us out of the mud…. 🤞🤞🤞🙏🙏🙏

@c_ostas: I was there and the new chant is disgusting. Well done to those calling it out. Support your club, sing songs celebrating your players and club, but homophobic, sexist, racist language has no place in football.

@AshleySLawrence: Pleased to see the club put out a statement, but ultimately it’s lip service until they back it up with actions. Pathetic, embarrassing and widespread and it won’t stop until there are genuine consequences

@ChrisQuinnNCL: Well done to Tottenham for this, anything like this in football should include immediate band not only from their matches, but a banning prefer for all stadiums! Scum

@_andysmith: Strong words towards their own support – need more of clubs calling out their own fans

@delyob: Unforgivable if true. We’re better that that.

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