Danny mentioned an article that he had read about Brighton & Hove Albion FC who regularly receive a lot of homophobic abuse. We managed to find the article and have a read of it again.
Here is the link:
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/brighton-fans-call-for-action-after-releasing-details-of-alleged-homophobic-abuse-8558621.html
Here is some of the important information from the article:
'Fans of the club have historically been the target of disparaging remarks and slurs that refer to the city's gay population, and now the Brighton and Hove Albion Supporters' Association are attempting to raise awareness in hope of putting an end to this sustained abuse.
The report offers several examples of the alleged chants Seagulls fans have been subjected to on a regular basis throughout the 2012/13 season so far, as well as documenting obscene gestures made by opposition players and threats aimed at supporters.
"It wouldn't be described as "banter" if the taunts and chants were about skin colour and something would have been done by now to stop it. Brighton & Hove Albion Supporters' Club has spent over 15 years trying to get the authorities to take this regular abuse of one club's fans seriously.'
Stay safe,
Helen
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