Chelsea issue warning statement to fans regarding anti-Semitic behaviour ahead of Tottenham Carabao Cup clash

Chelsea issue warning statement to fans regarding anti-Semitic behaviour ahead of Tottenham Carabao Cup clash
Chelsea have issued a strong warning to their supporters ahead of the teams Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at bitter rivals Tottenham on Tuesday.The Blues will send an allocation of almost 5,000 to Wembley and the club demand that previous ugly incidents dont resurface.4

Chelsea supporters have been warned

Sections of the Chelsea faithful have come in for scrutiny in recent months after the clubsuspended fourwhile an investigation into alleged racial abuse of Raheem Sterling at Stamford Bridge proceeds.They also issued astrong statementto condemn a minority chanting anti-Semitic messages during a Europa League fixture against MOL Vidi and one individual was banned for three years after homophobic singing at Brighton.You can read the full statement from Chelsea below. “We travel to Wembley tomorrow (Tuesday) for what promises to be an exciting first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur.“This fixture is always a passionate encounter both on the pitch and in the stands, but in light of recent events and after consultation between both clubs and the Metropolitan Police, we would like to remind supporters of their responsibilities in keeping support positive.4

Tottenham comfortably been Chelsea 3-1 at Wembley in November

“We have repeatedly made our stance on discriminatory or abusive chanting abundantly clear, and chairman Bruce Buck last month wrote anopen letter to supportersto further outline the strength of feeling within the club and of the vast majority of Chelsea supporters.“Historically, a small minority has used the Tottenham fixture as licence to use anti-Semitic chants, noises and gestures, including the Y-word, offering the justification of opposition fans using terms as a form of identity.“Our position is clear this is no excuse for abusive chanting or behaviour and it will not be tolerated.4

One of the more heated recent fixtures between the two sides came at Stamford Bridge in May 2016

“This stance was last week supported by the World Jewish Congress and the Board of Deputies of British Jews, who stated:The word yid has for years been re-appropriated from its original Yiddish to carry a distinctly pejorative and anti-Semitic message, and its use by fans in the stands, either as a self-designated nickname or as a slogan against rivals must not be tolerated in any way.“We hope everybody realises that use of such language can cause huge offence to those around them.“Please get behind the team, and show your support in the right way as we seek a positive result to take back to Stamford Bridge for the second leg.4

In May 2016, trouble broke out on the pitch as Chelsea came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 and secure Leicester City’s title victory

“Chelsea stewards will be at the match in a liaison capacity, and we urge our supporters to report any discriminatory or anti-social behaviour to Wembley stewards, or by texting 87474 and by typing in the relevant keyword that identifies the anti-social behaviour viewed:

• FOUL Bad language and bad behaviour
• RACISM Racist chant and shouting
• HPH Homophobic chanting
• DRINK Drinking in view of the pitch
• SMOKE Smoking within the stadium
• STAND Standing within the seating bowl
• PYROS Pyrotechnics

“Within your message please identify the location in which the bad behaviour is taking place (BLOCK, ROW, SEAT) in order for the safety officials to view the incident via the extensive cameras around the stadium.“You can also report discrimination to Kick It Out on0800 169 9414or via their smartphone app, which is free to download.“If evidence shows our supporters have engaged in any form of discriminatory behaviour, we will take the strongest possible action, which includes supporting criminal prosecution and issuing banning orders.”

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Chelsea have issued a strong warning to their supporters ahead of the team's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at bitter rivals Tottenham on Tuesday. The Blues will send an allocation of almost 5,000 to Wembley and the club demand that previous ugly incidents don't resurface.
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Chelsea issue warning statement to fans regarding anti-Semitic behaviour ahead of Tottenham Carabao Cup clash Written by: fpnews Posted on: January 7, 2019 Chelsea have issued a strong warning to their supporters ahead of the team's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at bitter rivals Tottenham on Tuesday.
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