Leeds United issue stark 'zero tolerance' warning to travelling fans ahead of Brighton clash
Leeds United fans face lengthy stadium bans after club’s stark warning
Leeds United has issued a stark warning to its loyal away supporters: behave or face the consequences.
The club has issued a firm reminder to its travelling fans emphasising the club’s zero-tolerance stance on any discriminatory behaviour.
It has warned that discriminatory language, tragedy chanting, and inappropriate gestures are not acceptable, and said fans who engage in that behaviour could be breaking the law.
The club added that anyone identified in taking part in discrimination will face a lengthy stadium ban.
In a statement Leeds United said: “First of all, we would like to thank fans for their incredible support and look forward to seeing those who will be making trips around the country to follow the Whites.
“Whilst travelling, please remember that we are all representing not only Leeds United Football Club, but also the city of Leeds, and we ask that you always show respect to other fans, staff and players.
“Discriminatory language, tragedy chanting, and inappropriate gestures are not acceptable, and you could be breaking the law. The club condemns this behaviour and has a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of discrimination.
“Prior to Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion, Leeds United would like to remind supporters we have a zero-tolerance policy towards the use of any homophobic or discriminatory language, chanting, abuse or gestures and condemn this behaviour.
“Anyone identified in taking part in discrimination will face a lengthy stadium ban, so please think about your actions and the consequences both individually and for the club.
“Supporters are reminded to report any anti-social behaviour they witness when at the stadium. Leeds United and Brighton & Hove Albion do not tolerate any forms of discriminatory behaviour including, racist abuse, homophobic abuse, tragedy chanting, misogynistic and xenophobic language and foul and abusive language.”
Any incidents should be reported to Brighton's Text Abuse line on 07880 196442.