Hull fined £30k & bans issued over Chelsea chant
Summary
Hull City was fined £30,000 by the Football Association for discriminatory chanting during their FA Cup game against Chelsea. The club banned three fans for at least three years and is asking supporters not to repeat the offensive chants in upcoming matches.Key Facts
- Hull City lost 4-0 to Chelsea in an FA Cup match in February.
- Discriminatory chanting, including homophobic slurs, was heard from some Hull City supporters during the game.
- The Football Association charged Hull City for not preventing offensive behavior linked to sexual orientation.
- Hull City accepted the charge and was fined £30,000.
- Three fans were banned from attending matches for a minimum of three years because of their actions.
- Three people were also arrested for allegedly taking part in the homophobic chants.
- The club strongly condemned the use of such language and warned that it could lead to hate crime charges.
- Hull City urges all fans to avoid any form of discrimination in future games.
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