Hull City accept £30,000 FA fine as three fans banned over homophobic Chelsea chant | OneFootball

The BBC reports that Hull City have accepted an FA charge and a £30,000 fine, and banned three supporters after discriminatory chanting during February's 4-0 FA Cup defeat by Chelsea.

The incidents occurred at the MKM Stadium, where spectators were repeatedly warned over the public address system and on screens. Three arrests were made on the day and the club has imposed minimum three-year bans on three individuals.

Following the FA investigation, the club was charged with failing to ensure supporters did not use improper, offensive or insulting language with a reference, whether express or implied, to sexual orientation. A supporters' group later described the chanting as a stain on the game.

Hull City condemned the language as offensive and inappropriate, noting the chant is recognised as a homophobic slur whose use may constitute a hate crime. Offenders were warned they could face arrest and criminal charges.

With a Premier League trip to Chelsea on Saturday, the club has urged travelling fans not to repeat the chant at Stamford Bridge. It reiterated that discrimination of any kind is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

Source: Goal.com

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