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‘Poverty is not fair game’: Spurs fans’ trust disappointed with Anfield chant

Chants of ‘sign on’ could be heard at Anfield during the 1-1 draw between Liverpool and Tottenham.
Chants of ‘sign on’ could be heard at Anfield during the 1-1 draw between Liverpool and Tottenham. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust has told fans who chanted “sign on” at Anfield that using joblessness and poverty to wind up opposing supporters is not acceptable.

“Singing about the opposition has long been a feature of English football, and we are reluctant to tell fans how they should support the team. Nevertheless, we were disappointed to hear the ‘sign on’ chant at Saturday’s away match at Anfield,” read a THST statement.

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