Police warn Tottenham and Chelsea fans over use of Y-word

Spurs have asked their supporters to be
mindful of their use of the term, while visiting
fans have been told by the Stamford Bridge
club to refrain from anti-Semitic abuse
Tottenham and Chelsea fans have been warned
by the Metropolitan Police over the use of the
Y-word at White Hart Lane on Saturday.
The term, which originated as a derogatory
word to describe a person of Jewish faith, has
been used to abuse Spurs supporters due to
the origins of a section of the club's fanbase.
Tottenham fans have since adopted the term,
however, and the police have indicated use of
the word "under certain circumstances" will
result in supporters being removed from the
stadium.
"In particular they [the Metropolitan Police]
will be monitoring for anti-Semitic abuse and
offenders will be ejected," a statement on the
club's official website reads.
The statement continues: "They have made it
clear that this includes the use of the Y-word
under certain circumstances - we should,
therefore, like to ask all fans to be mindful of
their use of this term."
Chelsea have also issued a statement warning
fans over the use of anti-semitic chants
towards Spurs fans.
"Tottenham supporters using the Y-word as a
form of identity is not an excuse for abusive
chanting," the club said.
"All forms of discriminatory behaviour and
language are abhorrent and this includes the
'Y' word."