Man City to ban fans for offensive Sir Bobby Charlton chants،
Manchester City have announced they will ban any fans who sang offensively about the death of Sir Bobby Charlton during their Premier League match against Brighton.
The Manchester United legend died on Saturday. He was 86 years old. The news was announced at half-time of City’s 2-1 win over Brighton and City said “a small number” of supporters were heard chanting in the corridors of the Etihad Stadium.
A City statement read: “Manchester City FC is extremely disappointed to have learned of reports of offensive chanting by a small number of individuals about Sir Bobby Charlton in certain concourses at the Etihad Stadium during half-time of yesterday’s Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion.
“The club condemns these chants in the strongest possible terms and apologizes unreservedly to Sir Bobby’s family and friends, and to everyone at Manchester United. On this day of all days, when the stadium is raised to pay tribute to our own legend in Francis Lee, Manchester City fans should understand and appreciate as keenly as anyone the need for respect in our game.
“Our security team is reviewing CCTV footage from areas of the lobby. We thank those who have already come forward to report this matter and we continue to appeal for any information that may help us identify the individuals involved, so that we can take action. appropriate action to issue restraining orders.
United and City are set to face each other in the Manchester derby on Sunday. Ahead of the match, a number of City supporters paid tribute to Charlton by leaving scarves at Old Trafford this weekend.
Following City’s statement regarding its investigation into chanting at the Etihad, the Premier League said it would support any action taken by the club.
A statement released by the Premier League read: “The Premier League is dismayed to hear reports of chants relating to Sir Bobby Charlton during the match at the Etihad Stadium.
“We urge Manchester City to seek information on those responsible and we will support any further action.”
