Man City catch and ban young yobs who chanted vile Bobby Charlton abuse
Manchester City have banned two young supporters who were filmed chanting a sick song about the death of Sir Bobby Charlton.
The Manchester United and England legend passed away aged 86 in the early hours of Saturday morning. The sad news was announced at half-time of City’s game against Brighton in the Premier League.
It was followed by some vile chanting from a small group of supporters, with video footage then shared on social media. City were quick to condemn the actions of the minority and have since studied CCTV footage from the concourse at the Etihad Stadium to identify those responsible. They have now issued those young fans with bans and handed over their details to the police. Their identities have not been made public due to their age.
A club statement said: "Manchester City can confirm that two minors have been identified in connection with the vile chanting heard at the Etihad Stadium. The individuals in question have subsequently been suspended from attending all home or away fixtures and their details have been shared with Greater Manchester Police, who are investigating the matter.
"Following the conclusion of Greater Manchester Police's ongoing investigation, the individuals will be subject to the club's official sanctions and bans process.”
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Charlton was part of Matt Busby's legendary United side of the 1960s. He helped the club win three first division titles, as well as the European Cup in 1968. He was also one of the few players to survive the horrific Munich air disaster in 1958 which claimed the lives of 23 people.
City previously said: "The club condemns these chants in the strongest terms, and apologises unreservedly to the family and friends of Sir Bobby, and to all those at Manchester United.
Manchester City have acted quickly after the vile chants about Sir Bobby Charlton (Getty Images)“On this day of all days, when the stadium stood to pay tribute to our own legend in Francis Lee, Manchester City supporters should understand and appreciate as keenly as anyone the need for respect in our game.”
City will face United in the Manchester Derby at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday. Pep Guardiola ’s side come into the game on the back of a 3-1 win over Young Boys in the Champions League on Wednesday night, while United beat FC Copenhagen on Tuesday.
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