Leeds United threatens 'lengthy stadium ban' for homophobic chanting
It follows Sunday's game against Brighton & Hove Albion
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Leeds United is warning fans found to have taken part in homophobic chanting “face a lengthy stadium ban” after installing extra cameras for Sunday’s game against Brighton at Elland Road.
The club has reiterated that discriminatory chanting has no place in the game.
In anticipation, bosses say extra cameras were placed in the stands for this particular fixture.
A Whites statement read: “Leeds United Football Club are aware of homophobic chanting which took place during Sunday’s Premier League fixture with Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road.
“As was communicated before the fixture, any form of discriminatory chanting has no place in football.
“For this match, extra cameras were deployed in stands and anyone identified in taking part in homophobic chanting will face a lengthy stadium ban.
“The club are also aware of disappointing Jimmy Savile chants, however, this does not make other forms of discriminatory and homophobic chanting acceptable.”