Spurs fans will face no action for 'Y-word' chants at Norwich clash despite FA row



The FA will not take action against Tottenham fans who persisted with their 'Yid' chants at White Hart Lane on Saturday.

Spurs supporters were warned by the FA that they could face criminal prosecution if the continued to use the term 'Yid' in their chants.

But that did not stop them using their traditional 'Yid army' chant during Tottenham's 2-0 win against Norwich at the weekend followed by ‘We’re Tottenham Hotspur, we’ll sing what we want’. They also yelled 'Yiddo' at Christian Eriksen when he was substituted.

Support: Tottenham fans will face no action for chanting the word 'Yid' last weekend Only five days ago the FA said that 'use of the term in a public setting could amount to a criminal offence and leave fans liable to prosecution' but they confirmed today no action would be taken. Chairman of the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust Darren Alexander said: 'There was a degree of defiance on Saturday and that was always going to happen with the way that the FA has gone about this.

'This is something I have been dealing with for seven years and all of a sudden the FA have gone out on a limb by issuing this statement without proper consultation with the club or the fans.

Debut: Fans chanted 'Yiddo' at Christian Eriksen (left), in action against Bradley Johnson

'There is always going to be the idea among the fans that they are picking on us and that is why that act of defiance happened.

'I know it is offensive to some Jewish people but our focus is the legality of what the FA have announced this week. As far as we are concerned and as far as the police are concerned, unless there is an intent to offend, then you cannot be prosecuted. We sincerely believe that no Spurs fan ever uses the Y-word or shouts Yid Army in an effort to offend anyone.'

Tottenham's large Jewish following began the 'Yid army' chant in response to anti-Semitic abuse from opponent's supporters.