Nottingham Forest have told fans that homophobic chants and abuse will not be tolerated during the Premier League clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, in a message to fans making the journey.
Some incidents this season have seen action taken on clubs and individuals. It was confirmed this week that Wolves have been charged by the FA after a small minority of fans were found to be singing homophobic chants during a game last month.
Three arrests were made by West Midlands Police. Wolves strongly condemned the behaviour, with supporters reminded with a public address over the tannoy system.
An Everton fan was also charged by police with threatening or abusive words or behaviour as well as alleged indecent chanting during the meeting between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge back in March.
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Ahead of Forest’s trip to the capital, the club’s official social media account has sent a reminder to fans making the journey over their behaviour. “#NFFC wishes to remind supporters that homophobic abuse will not be tolerated at tomorrow’s Premier League fixture against Chelsea,” they wrote.
“As a football club, we stand against all forms of discrimination. We wish all supporters a safe journey to Stamford Bridge.”
The FA added the chant to its list of rule breaches back in January, meaning that action can now be taken against clubs should supporters be heard chanting it at matches.
Upon the announcement an FA spokesperson said: 'We strongly condemn all offensive, abusive and discriminatory chanting in football stadiums, and are determined to stamp this behaviour out.
“These chants can have a lasting and damaging impact on people and communities within our game, and it must stop.
“We have formally written to all clubs across the Premier League, EFL, National League, Barclays Women’s Super League, Barclays Women’s Championship and Steps 2-4, to remind them that it can pursue formal disciplinary action against any club whose supporters engage in discriminatory behaviour, now including the use of the term "Rent Boy".”
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