Tottenham criticizes anti-gay chants during Chelsea match | Tottenham Hotspur

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Tottenham blasted anti-gay chants by their Chelsea fans on Wednesday night. The club issued a statement saying “there is no room for discrimination” at Tottenham, this morning after their 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

“The club is deeply disappointed by the anti-gay chants from our support departments at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night,” they said. “We work closely with our LGBTQ+ fan group, Proud Lilywhites to create a welcoming and inclusive environment at our club and are proud to display the progress flag at our stadium on match days.

“No one should suffer discrimination because of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity and we urge supporters not to use this chant.”

Proud Lilywhites also called on Spurs supporters to “think before you cheer,” adding in a statement: “We know most fans are not singing this with any intent to discriminate, ostracize or degrade us but its impact should not be underestimated. Gay guys for years. Think before you cheer please. We’re spurs and we’re better than this.”

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