Spurs to investigate alleged ‘homophobic’ chants at Old Trafford while condemning the activity at the same time.
Spurs have denounced the “abhorrent homophobic chanting” that some of their fans engaged in during Sunday’s 3-0 victory over Manchester United.
In a statement released on Sunday night, the Spurs promised to address the disrespectful chanting with “the strongest possible action.” Mason Mount, a former player for Chelsea, and Mikel Arteta were purportedly the targets of the chanting.
“The club is aware of abhorrent homophobic chanting from sections of our away support at Old Trafford today,” a Tottenham statement read. “This is simply unacceptable, hugely offensive and no way to show support for the team.
“The club will be working closely with the police 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 supporterservicestottenhamhotspur.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. Consequently, discrimination of any kind has no place at our club.”
Proud Lilywhites, Spurs’ LGBTQI+ supporters’ association, reposted the club’s statement on X along with the message. “Loved what happened on the pitch at Old Trafford; didn’t love the homophobic chanting off the pitch. We’re all Spurs fans just like you. When you sing these songs you’re telling us we don’t belong; and we do – as much as you do.”
Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic Solanke goals sealed a convincing victory away from home. Bruno Fernandes, the captain of United, was given a straight red card shortly before the break for a charge on James Maddison.