Fans go viral this week by singing X-rated chants about Russians and Vladimir Putin as the war sadly continues out in Ukraine.
English football paid tribute and showed solidarity to Ukrainians by holding up the country’s flag, having messages of support emblazoned on screens and advertising boards, while others applauded in more sentimental moments with players of that nationality playing in matches or placed on the bench.
Also within the last week, supporters attending matches aimed chants at those causing death and destruction in war-ridden Ukraine, and videos of it has gone viral. Swansea fans in the away end at West Brom sang “du du du du, fuck the Russians” while the Southampton faithful were heard singing “Putin, you’re a cunt, Putin, Putin you’re a cunt.”
Swansea fans tonight 🇺🇦
pic.twitter.com/Oqj4NwL7FF— Second Tier podcast (@SecondTierShow) February 28, 2022
#SaintsFC on Friday. pic.twitter.com/5ydhNtRn0S
— George Mutter (@GthesaintMutter) February 28, 2022
Those are not the only song sung, on Sunday, Liverpool supporters sang ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ as they and Chelsea fans rose to their feet to applaud in tribute to those suffering.
Moments before kick-off, both sets of players came together as well, with blue and yellow wreaths next to them, again with the stands and screens bearing the Ukraine flag.
In moving scenes, everyone inside Wembley Stadium stood up and clapped to show solidarity, with much of the pre-match talk on Roman Abramovich and Chelsea’s statement on the war itself.
Everton played the ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’ song as Zinchenko and Mykolenko came together for a pre-match hug. Tears were shared.
In solidarity with Ukraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/L1mM2G8GN4
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 27, 2022
🇺🇦 🙏
Wembley shows it’s support to the people of Ukraine pic.twitter.com/jjm5Oy2Dqv
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) February 27, 2022
Talking of Abramovich, Luton Town fans ruthlessly taunted their Chelsea rivals for backing their departing owner, with confirmation that he is selling the club coming hours before kick off in the two sides’ FA Cup meeting on Wednesday.
Blues’ supporters chanting their club owner’s name as the players were coming out, that however was met with a wave of: “Sold in the morning, you’re getting sold in the morning.”
Abramovich has denied supporting Russian leader Vladimir Putin, but the British Government is being urged to penalise more Russian oligarchs – such as the 55-year-old himself.
Abramovich released a statement to insist he will sell-up for the good of Chelsea and NOT ask them to repay him £1.5billion.
He said: “In the current situation, I have taken the decision to sell the Club as I believe this is in the best interest of the Club, the fans, the employees, as well as the Club’s sponsors and partners.
“The sale will not be fast-tracked but will follow due process.
“I will not be asking for any loans to be repaid. This has never been about business nor money for me, but about pure passion for the game and Club.
“Moreover, I have instructed my team to set up a charitable foundation where all net proceeds from the sale will be donated. The foundation will be for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine.
“This includes providing critical funds towards the urgent and immediate needs of victims, as well as supporting the long-term work of recovery.
“I hope that I will be able to visit Stamford Bridge one last time to say goodbye to all of you in person. It has been a privilege of a lifetime to be part of Chelsea FC and I am proud of all our joint achievements. Chelsea Football Club and its supporters will always be in my heart.”
This weekend’s Premier League, EFL and non league matches will see more tributes and messages of solidarity towards Ukraine.
PREMIER LEAGUE STATEMENT
The Premier League and our clubs wholeheartedly reject Russia’s actions and will be showing support for the people of Ukraine at all matches this weekend.
We call for peace and our thoughts are with all those who have been impacted.
A show of solidarity for Ukraine will be visible at all Premier League matches from Saturday 5 to Monday 7 March. This follows the numerous ways in which clubs have already demonstrated their support.
The 20 club captains will wear special armbands in Ukrainian colours and fans are encouraged to join players, managers, match officials and club staff in a moment of reflection and solidarity before kick-off at each game.
Big screens at stadiums will display “Football Stands Together” against the backdrop of the blue and yellow colours of the Ukrainian flag. These words will also be shown on LED perimeter boards during matches.
This message of solidarity will also be visible to fans around the world across Premier League digital channels. Logos and profiles on those platforms will change to represent the colours of the Ukrainian flag, which will also be displayed across match broadcasts both in the UK and overseas.
– STATEMENT ENDS –
There was plenty of reaction as fans go viral singing X-rated chants about Russians and Vladimir Putin…
Putin seeing this pic.twitter.com/Dn2ZKxMKwe
— Adam Jones (@AdamJon06603113) February 28, 2022
https://t.co/7bRplZIA8O pic.twitter.com/thCGAwzcgs
— H (@harrison__1927) February 28, 2022
@roblew1976: Class fair play
@DwarfPen: The Welsh voices make every chant sound beautiful.
@JJJack40: Proud of these fans after this! 😅
@ccfcjac1927: well done lads that will really show him 👏
@wobblybumkid: How very Swansea 😂
@ChloeChantelle1: My club 🦢
@R_A289: Putin will be absolutely shitting himself hearing this
@superGEESUS1: Fucking hell boys
@JoeyIsSwansea: Immense
@BarnBcfc: Stunning (and brave)
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