A Manchester United supporter has received an indefinite club ban for mocking the Hillsborough disaster.
James White, 33, pleaded guilty to displaying threatening or abusive writing likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress, as per The Mirror.
He was initially arrested at Wembley during the FA Cup final after photos of his shirt circulated on social media, sparking outrage across all fanbases.
When dealing with officers on June 3, he said: “You haven’t even asked me what the t-shirt means. My grandad died aged 97 and didn’t have enough kids.”
White reportedly smiled upon hearing he would be banned for four years from all football matches, as well as being fined £1,000 plus a further £400 and £85 in costs.
United issue indefinite ban
United have taken it upon themselves to extend that ban indefinitely and shared a statement on the verdict.
“Mockery of Hillsborough and other football tragedies is completely unacceptable and the club will continue to support firm action to eradicate it from the game.”
It was announced last week that the Premier League would be introducing new, stricter measures to clamp down on tragedy-related chanting, gesturing, online abuse and more, with criminal prosecution among the consequences for those found guilty.
