Wolves are CHARGED by the FA over homophobic chanting from their supporters
Wolves are being charged by the FA over homophobic chanting by their supporters during their Premier League clash with Chelsea last month
- Wolves beat Chelsea 1-0 in the Premier League at Molineux last month
- However, the game was marred by homophobic chants from some of the home fans
- The FA subsequently officially charged the West Midlands club
Wolves have been charged by the FA after their supporters were found to have chanted homophobic chants during last month’s Premier League clash with Chelsea.
The match – which Wolves won 1–0 at Molineux – was marred by the behavior of some of the home side’s fans and an announcement was made telling them to stop singing.
However, some of the supporters responded by shouting the announcement and they began to sing the homophobic chants louder.
As a result, three arrests were made by West Midlands Police and the FA have now confirmed that the club has been officially charged.
A statement read: ‘Wolverhampton Wanderers have been charged with two breaches of FA rule E21 after their Premier League game against Chelsea on Saturday, April 8.
Wolves have been charged by the FA after their supporters were found to have chanted homophobic chants during their Premier League clash with Chelsea last month
The chant sung by Wolves fans has been heard at a number of Chelsea games this season
“It is alleged that during the 61st and 71st minutes of the game the club failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters, and anyone posing as its supporters or followers, behave in an orderly manner and do not use words or otherwise behave in a manner that is inappropriate, abusive, abusive, indecent or abusive, with explicit or implicit reference to sexual orientation.”
Wolves strongly criticized the actions of those responsible after the confrontation on April 8.
A club spokesman said: “We strongly condemn the discriminatory chants directed at Chelsea supporters during today’s game.
In response to the chants, supporters were reminded via a public address system that discriminatory behavior and such chants will not be tolerated at Molineux.
“Homophobia, like all other forms of discrimination, has no place in football or society, and anyone who engages in discriminatory behavior is committing a criminal offence.”
The club has been given until May 15 to respond to the charges.
The FA’s action on the chant – which has been heard at a number of Chelsea matches this season – comes after they added it to the list of infringements in January, meaning the governing body could take action against clubs whose supporters singing during competitions.
At the time, an FA spokesman said: ‘We strongly condemn all abusive, insulting and discriminatory chants in football stadiums and are committed to eradicating this behaviour.
The FA can now act against clubs whose supporters sing the homophobic chant
“These chants can have a lasting and damaging impact on people and communities within our game, and that must stop.
“We have formally written to all clubs in the Premier League, EFL, National League, Barclays Women’s Super League, Barclays Women’s Championship and Steps 2-4 to remind them that it may take formal disciplinary action against any club whose supporters are discriminatory. . behavior, now including the use of the term “Rent Boy”.’
Commenting after the game, Chelsea had said: ‘Chelsea Football Club finds all forms of discriminatory behavior completely unacceptable.
It condemns the homophobic chanting of some home fans this afternoon in Molineux. Chelsea will continue to work closely with Chelsea Pride and the wider football community to eliminate these vile chants from our game.”