Chelsea condemn ‘inappropriate and and hateful chanting’ heard at Stamford Bridge during Liverpool clash while the Premier League offer own response to ‘tragedy’ songs
- Chelsea released a statement shortly after the game condemning chants heard
- Chants referencing the Hillsborough disaster were heard at various intervals
Chelsea have condemned ‘inappropriate chants’ after songs related to the Hillsborough disaster were heard at Stamford Bridge.
The chants heard marred what had been a significant day at Chelsea, following the sacking of Graham Potter on Sunday, with interim Bruno Saltor taking charge of the team for the first time.
However, chants mocking the Hillsborough disaster could be audibly heard throughout the clash. A statement was released shortly after the final whistle castigating those sections of the ground from which the chants were heard.
‘Chelsea FC condemns the inappropriate chants heard from some home fans during this evening’s game,’ the statement read.
The Premier League meanwhile offered their own response, condemning ‘tragedy chanting’, insisting they continue to treat it as an ‘unacceptable’ issue.
Chelsea condemned the ‘hateful’ chants heard at Stamford Bridge during Liverpool clash
‘The Premier League condemns the tragedy chanting heard at tonight’s match between Chelsea and Liverpool,’ a tweet from the League’s official Twitter account read.
‘We continue to treat this as an unacceptable issue and are seeking to address it as a priority.’
The incident follows reports of similar chants heard during Manchester City’s clash with Liverpool on Saturday.
‘Manchester City FC are disappointed to have heard inappropriate chants from home fans during today’s game,’ their statement read.
‘We regret any offence these chants may have caused and will continue to work with supporters groups and officials from both clubs to eradicate hateful chanting from this fixture.’
‘We are very concerned about the rise of abhorrent chants in stadiums that are related to the Hillsborough disaster and other football-related tragedies,’ said an FA spokesperson in the aftermath of the weekend’s incident.
‘These chants are highly offensive and are deeply upsetting for the families, friends and communities who have been impacted by these devastating events, and we strongly condemn this behaviour.’
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