The Premier League will introduce tougher measures to clamp down on anti-social behaviour next season.
This includes tragedy-related chanting, gesturing, graffiti, online abuse and more.
It was agreed today during a meeting between clubs across the top division due to the impact such actions have instigated on victims’ families, survivors and supporters, as well as bringing clubs into disrepute.
Repercussions may include criminal prosecution and full details will be released to fans before the beginning of the 2023/2024 campaign on August 12. Read the full statement here.
A welcome update from the Premier League
Unfortunately, it’s an ever-present issue in football that affects so many teams across Europe.
It was confirmed yesterday that a Tottenham Hotspur fan received a three-year ban and was fined for mocking the Hillsborough disaster during an away trip to Anfield in April.
At the FA Cup final last week, pictures of one attendee at Wembley quickly circulated on social media for wearing a Manchester United shirt with “97 Not Enough” on the back, referencing the aforementioned tragedy. He was quickly arrested.
Of course, such regulations will involve United. Away support at Old Trafford, especially in rival matches, can often be seen making references to the Munich air disaster.
The league promising to be stricter on these actions will only benefit clubs and make the game we all love a less toxic environment for everybody.