A Manchester United fan - who chuckled in court as he was banned from football games for four years - told police a message on the back of his shirt which mocked Hillsborough victims was made to commemorate his grandfather.
On Monday, James White pleaded guilty to displaying threatening or abusive writing likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress at Willesden Magistrates’ Court. The 33-year-old smiled when he was given a four-year ban from attending football matches, fined £1,000 and ordered to pay a surcharge of £400 and £85 in costs.
He has also been banned 'indefinitely' by Manchester United. A United statement read: "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."
