Tottenham denounce alleged supporters who took part in anti-Black Lives Matter protests in Hertfordshire – ‘No fans of ours’
Tottenham Hotspur have denounced a group of alleged fans who are claimed to have protested against the Black Lives Matter movement in Hoddeston, Hertfordshire.
Declan McKenna, the musician who grew up just a few miles away in Cheshunt, said a large group of men, some of whom appeared to be Spurs supporters, were hurling vile abuse to a group of peaceful protesters in the area.
The north London club responded by insisting the group ‘are no fans of ours’ and launched an investigation into the matter.
A statement put out by the club on social media read: “This Club does not tolerate racist, discriminatory or hateful behaviour of any kind.
“We are looking into this and will take the necessary action against any so-called ‘fan’ involved.
The incident comes after a host of high-profile people in the world of sport have spoken out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement following the death of George Floyd, who was killed while in police custody in the United States last week.
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On Tuesday, England boss Gareth Southgate said he hoped the anti-racism protests around the world will ‘change society’.
“It has triggered a reaction around the world,” the Three Lions boss, who has had to deal with racism after his team were targeted in Montenegro and Bulgaria, said on Sky Sports’ Football Show.
“I have been here before, we have spoken about moments that might change society, we have to hope that this does, it certainly does feel different when I look at the broader reaction.
“I haven’t spoken to my players about the incident last week, because I know where they stand on it. I know the players very well, I have had enough conversations with them to know they would be emotional, frustrated, angry, passionate.
“I know Troy [Townsend, head of development at Kick It Out] and Raheem (Sterling) used the word tired and I have a lot of empathy on where they stand with everything.”
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