MikeyT Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11712/7422431/ Police are investigating chants aimed in the direction of Leicester City supporters by their East Midlands rivals Nottingham Forest. They are treating the chants as a potential hate crime. Nottinghamshire Police said it was investigating the "racist" chanting after a video-clip filmed during the club's FA Cup tie againstLeicester was posted online. The footage, thought to be from the early stages of last Saturday's 0-0 draw at The City Ground, shows Forest fans singing: "You used to be English, you're not any more." In a statement released by Nottinghamshire Police, Superintendent Mark Holland said: "The incident is being treated as a hate crime and we are reviewing CCTV footage and following up on a number of lines of inquiry. "We take all reports of racism very seriously and work extremely closely with the football clubs in Nottinghamshire in a bid to kick racism out of the game." Action Commenting on the police inquiry on Twitter, some fans claimed the chant was a reference to Leicester's high ethnic minority population, while others suggested that it alluded to the Thai-led consortium which owns Leicester City. A total of 11 arrests were made in connection with Saturday's FA Cup tie, none of which related to racist behaviour. A Nottingham Forest spokesman said the club had a zero tolerance attitude towards any inappropriate language at The City Ground. "Any incidents of racial or abusive language reported to us during the game against Leicester City were dealt with immediately and appropriate action was taken," the spokesman said. "The club are continuing to assist the police with their investigation into this matter".
Jagdinho Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 About bleddy time!!!! They've always been racist the times ive been (3 times) but even still! Usually they sing 'Small town in Asia' and now this, silly fans.
THEFATBASTARD Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 Its about time these one eyebrowed, knuckle dragging, hillbilly, donkey molesting, nottinhghamshire inbred scum were brought to book ..they are grotesque,and thats just the women. who have assholes like clowns pockets...
MikeyT Posted 10 January 2012 Author Posted 10 January 2012 Its about time these one eyebrowed, knuckle dragging, hillbilly, donkey molesting, nottinhghamshire inbred scum were brought to book ..they are grotesque,and thats just the women. who have assholes like clowns pockets...
Guest MattP Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 This season is devoted to raicsm. Is it isn't it? I need to get back to Germany to watch my football and leave the English stuff to the guardian readers in mustard trousers. Not condoning the behaviour of either fans outside the ground but im convinced some people won't stop until everyone is sat down with a coffee and a programme for 90 mins.
MrFox781 Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 I bet theres some forest fans shitting it right now. its gone for far too long. wankers.
davieG Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 Is it isn't it? I need to get back to Germany to watch my football and leave the English stuff to the guardian readers in mustard trousers. Not condoning the behaviour of either fans outside the ground but im convinced some people won't stop until everyone is sat down with a coffee and a programme for 90 mins. As long as they're included in the price of the ticket
Guest MattP Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 I bet theres some forest fans shitting it right now. its gone for far too long. wankers. Yeah I bet, "you used to be English, not anymore" Think they will get 2 or 3 years?
Jagdinho Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 I bet theres some forest fans shitting it right now. its gone for far too long. wankers. They probably wouldn't have a clue! Also, unless they see specific people, won't the police either drop it or just fine the club?
Cecchini1976 Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 Is it isn't it? I need to get back to Germany to watch my football and leave the English stuff to the guardian readers in mustard trousers. Not condoning the behaviour of either fans outside the ground but im convinced some people won't stop until everyone is sat down with a coffee and a programme for 90 mins. Completly agree, but the coffee and programme could cause a health and safety issue :-)
Cecchini1976 Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 I bet theres some forest fans shitting it right now. its gone for far too long. wankers. And what will the police charge them with????
THEFATBASTARD Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 And what will the police charge them with???? being ugly ignorant morons .in a built up area...
MrFox781 Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 And what will the police charge them with???? Honestly i haven't got a clue. but some action MUST be taken.
Ilkeston_Fox Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 Completly agree, but the coffee and programme could cause a health and safety issue :-) Make sure there are gloves provided to prevent paper cuts, and always provide the coffee with a lid. Bloody H&S
Cecchini1976 Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 One of the things I loved about the match day atmosphere was taking the piss out of the opposition fans, players or city. Was never personal just a laugh& the opposition would do the same. It seems in today's football, you can only chant for your own team, preferably without swearing, clap everyone an go home, my my how the games changed.
Mack Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 Completly agree, but the coffee and programme could cause a health and safety issue :-) And please... dont be bringing that flag without a valid fire certificate.....
Guest MattP Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 Honestly i haven't got a clue. but some action MUST be taken. We have a nut to crack and we trying to find a sledgehammer.
Guest MattP Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 Cardiff fans just started chanting "Same old English, always cheating" I'm tweeting the police now.
Guest Bilo Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 Cardiff fans just started chanting "Same old English, always cheating" I'm tweeting the police now. You seem more put out by the complaints than the Forest fans. You don't believe that the 'Used to be English' chants were about anything other than the ethnicity of Leicester do you? If it was cos of foreign ownership, they'd be singing it every other week.
Leicester Lass Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 Cardiff fans just started chanting "Same old English, always cheating" I'm tweeting the police now. Are you continually ignoring the fact that there were other chants as well as the English based ones on purpose? Either way, it's getting really, really boring.
Guest MattP Posted 10 January 2012 Posted 10 January 2012 Are you continually ignoring the fact that there were other chants as well as the English based ones on purpose? Either way, it's getting really, really boring. Nope. I've said those chants should be reported. The video we have asked them to investigate is embarrassing and makes us look a joke, god knows what we'll get from them next time after this.
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