Manchester City has criticized the chanting that occurred at Etihad Stadium during the Premier League match against Brighton following the news of Sir Bobby Charlton’s passing.
Sir Bobby Charlton’s had passed away at the age of 86
Manchester City has expressed regret to Charlton’s family, Manchester United, and everyone else concerned for the offensive shouts that were spoken by a “small number of individuals.” The winners of the Premier League said in a statement, “Manchester City FC is extremely disappointed to hear reports of inappropriate chanting about Sir Bobby Charlton during some of the events at Etihad Stadium during the Premier League match against Brighton and Hove Albion tomorrow.”
Manchester City has expressed regret to Charlton’s family, Manchester United, and everyone else concerned for the offensive shouts that were spoken by a “small number of individuals.” The winners of the Premier League said in a statement, “Manchester City FC is extremely disappointed to hear reports of inappropriate chanting about Sir Bobby Charlton during some of the events at Etihad Stadium during the Premier League match against Brighton and Hove Albion tomorrow.”
“The Club condemns such chants in the strongest terms and unconditionally apologizes to Sir Bobby’s family and friends, as well as to all Manchester United supporters,” the statement said. Manchester City supporters should value and celebrate respect for our game on a day when we stood at the Etihad Stadium to honor our own legend, Francis Lee, as we do for anyone else every day.
Manchester City have promised to punish those responsible for the chants harshly. “The Premier League is surprised to hear reports of chanting about Sir Bobby Charlton during some of the events at Etihad Stadium tomorrow in connection with Manchester City FC,” the league added in a second statement. We appreciate Manchester City FC providing information on those responsible, and we will support any ensuing action.
The security crew is reviewing neighborhood CCTV footage. The club is appreciative to individuals who have previously reported this issue. They keep making a plea for any information that will help identify those who are implicated so they can take the necessary steps to impose bans.
These remarks illustrate the reverence for and importance of Sir Bobby Charlton in English football while also demonstrating the significant response against the offensive shouting.
