Liverpool have issued a statement condemning the “abhorrent” chants referencing the Hillsborough disaster in recent matches.
During the Reds’ recent 4-0 win over Manchester United, a chant could be heard from United fans in the away end making reference to the S*n newspaper, along with other Hillsborough-baiting slurs. A day after the match, Man United issued a statement themselves condemning the chants from their own supporters.
In a club statement released on Wednesday night, United said: "Manchester United stands in solidarity with Liverpool and its fans in remembering victims of the Hillsborough disaster.
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“Offensive chants about the tragedy are completely unacceptable and we will work with supporters’ groups to educate fans on the issue.”
The chants from Man United fans came a few days after the minute’s silence before Liverpool’s FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium was disrupted. A group of City fans chanted throughout the minute's silence in memory of the 97 victims of the tragedy.
The Liverpool end - and many City supporters - were outraged, with referee Michael Oliver being forced to cut short the period of remembrance.
Now, in a fresh statement released on Thursday afternoon, Liverpool have condemned the recent chants made in reference to the 1989 disaster, and say they are working with the relevant authorities to stop further chants being made.
“Liverpool FC is saddened by the recent rise in vile chants about the Hillsborough disaster,” a club statement from Liverpool read.
“We know the impact these abhorrent slurs have on the families of the 97, those who survived, and all associated with this club.
“We are working with the relevant authorities to do our utmost to ensure these chants are eradicated from football altogether and, where appropriate, bring the full force of the law and the game’s sanction process down on those who continue to sing them."
