{"id":296457,"date":"2023-11-06T17:26:20","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T17:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports-life-news.com\/?p=296457"},"modified":"2023-11-06T17:26:20","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T17:26:20","slug":"fa-investigating-tragedy-chanting-during-lutons-clash-with-liverpool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports-life-news.com\/soccer\/fa-investigating-tragedy-chanting-during-lutons-clash-with-liverpool\/","title":{"rendered":"FA investigating tragedy chanting during Luton&apos;s clash with Liverpool."},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Liverpool contact Luton to question their response to the tragedy chanting heard during their Premier League clash&#8230; with the FA launching an investigation and police holding discussions with the Hatters<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Luton fans were heard singing a tragedy chant directed at Liverpool fans<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span>The FA are investigating the chants and are seeking more details on the issue<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Liverpool&#8217;s Luis Diaz is extraordinary &#8211; Listen here to<\/span><span> It&#8217;s All Kicking Off<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Liverpool have contacted Luton questioning their response to the tragedy chanting that marred Sunday\u2019s draw between the two sides, Mail Sport understands.<\/p>\n<p>Bedfordshire Police confirmed this afternoon that they were in discussions with Luton about the issue while, not long after, the FA released a statement \u2018strongly condemning\u2019 the offensive songs.<\/p>\n<p>But, before that, correspondence was also been sent from the Anfield club regarding the lack of public response from Luton about the behaviour of a section of their fans.<\/p>\n<p>Luton have yet to publically address the matter since manager Rob Edwards said after the game: \u2018I\u2019ll find out what was said. I haven\u2019t heard a thing so I can\u2019t comment. I don\u2019t want to say the wrong thing right now. I don\u2019t condone, we don\u2019t condone that.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The issue was thrust into the spotlight once again ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/06\/16\/77463371-12716291-image-a-94_1699286604026.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Liverpool have contacted Luton to question their response to the tragedy chanting that marred Sunday&#8217;s 1-1 draw between the two clubs\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/06\/16\/77463411-12716291-image-a-95_1699286637461.jpg\" height=\"456\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Bedfordshire Police are in discussions with Luton while the FA are investigating the matter\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n<p>A \u2018crack down\u2019 on tragedy chanting was announced by the FA following discussions including a number of relevant parties.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Football authorities, supporter groups and law enforcement organisations, including the police and CPS, have united to crack down on fans who participate in this vile form of abuse,\u2019 the FA said.<\/p>\n<p>As part of \u2018tough new measures\u2019 introduced, anyone found guilty of tragedy chanting faced stadium bans and potential prosecution.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool are understood to be prepared to offer to help educate Luton and their fans on tragedy chanting and the hurt it causes.<\/p>\n<p>The two sides meet again in February and they are keen to avoid a repeat.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool and their fans have worked with supporters of other clubs including major rivals Manchester United and Manchester City on the issue.<\/p>\n<p>An FA spokesperson said: \u2018We are aware of the tragedy chanting during yesterday\u2019s Premier League fixture between Luton Town and Liverpool, and we are seeking observations from Luton Town and further detail from the Police.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;We strongly condemn chanting of this nature and will continue to work closely with our stakeholders across the game, including the clubs, leagues, fan groups and the relevant authorities to proactively address this issue.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The Premier League also announced in June \u2018a series of new measures to address the unacceptable rise in anti-social behaviour\u2019 including tragedy-related chanting had been agreed upon following their AGM.<\/p>\n<p>Stewards are understood to have been given new guidance to increase their awareness of the issue and greater power to deal with guilty fans.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/06\/16\/77464137-12716291-image-a-96_1699286831495.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Luton have yet to publically address the matter since manager Rob Edwards said he couldn&#8217;t hear the chanting following the match<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/06\/16\/77461461-12716291-image-a-97_1699286918715.jpg\" height=\"568\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Jamie Carragher hit out at the tragedy chanting on Sky Sports during the match on Sunday<\/p>\n<h3>IT&#8217;S ALL KICKING OFF!\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span><span>It&#8217;s All Kicking Off is an exciting new podcast from Mail Sport that promises a different take on Premier League football.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span>It is available on MailOnline, Mail+, YouTube, Apple Music and Spotify.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-12716291\/Liverpool-contact-Luton-question-response-tragedy-chanting-heard-Premier-League-clash-FA-launching-investigation-police-holding-discussions-Hatters.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool contact Luton to question their response to the tragedy chanting heard during their Premier League clash&#8230; 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