Hull fined £30k and three supporters banned over Chelsea chant

Hull City have been fined £30,000 for discriminatory chanting during their 4-0 FA Cup defeat by Chelsea in February, as reported by BBC Sport.

Ahead of Saturday’s Premier League trip to Stamford Bridge, the club is urging supporters not to repeat the same chant. It also revealed that three supporters have been banned for a minimum of three years following the February match at the MKM Stadium.

Punishment after FA Cup

According to BBC Sport, three people were arrested for allegedly taking part in homophobic chanting at the game. Throughout the match, fans were repeatedly warned to stop the chants via the PA system, and messages were displayed on screens.

Hull sends a clear message

The Football Association later charged Hull with failing to ensure its spectators and/or supporters didn’t use words or behave in an improper, offensive, abusive or insulting way, with reference to sexual orientation. BBC Sport adds that on Friday the FA announced Hull had accepted the charge and received the £30,000 fine.

Hull said it condemns the offensive language in the strongest terms and warned that the chant is recognised as a homophobic slur and could constitute a hate crime, adding that anyone using it could face arrest and criminal charges.