Nottingham Forest bans 'misogynistic' chant and warns of sanctions

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 18:19 · Archive

Nottingham Forest has banned supporters from singing a historic chant it deems misogynistic, warning of education sessions and club bans for offenders.

Nottingham Forest have banned supporters from singing a historic chant the club says is misogynistic. Released ahead of Sunday's match against Arsenal, the statement recognised that the song has been sung by a minority of supporters for a significant period but said its potential impact cannot be overlooked.

The club warned that those identified singing the chant may face education sessions or further action including club bans and acceptable behaviour contracts. Nottingham Forest itself may face sanctions if the chanting continues. The issue had been raised by Nottinghamshire Police and Kick It Out, and the club said it had discussed the matter with its Fan Advisory Board.

Forest stated it was committed to ensuring everybody feels welcome, respected and valued, and that it wants supporters, including women and girls, to feel safe and respected at the City Ground and when following the team away from home. However, the statement left some fans confused and frustrated, with several expressing their thoughts on social media.

How it is being reported

• Nottingham Forest demand fans stop 'misogynistic' chant and reveal sanctions if caughtNottingham Forest take on Arsenal at the City Ground on Sunday afternoon and the Midlands side have sent a strong message to supporters about their behaviour ahead of the gameMirror Sport · 18 Oct, 18:01
• Nottingham Forest fans accuse their own club of 'going woke' as they ban 'misogynistic' chant - and tell them they face 'education sessions' if they sing itOn Saturday afternoon, the club released a statement titled 'a message to supporters', where they insisted that this must no longer be the case.Daily Mail Sport · 18 Oct, 13:47

In this story: Nottingham Forest · Arsenal · Nottinghamshire Police · Kick It Out · City Ground

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