Gary Lineker has taken to Twitter to react after being informed of what the Leicester supporters were chanting during last night’s 1-0 win over Liverpool.
What’s the story?
Well, Lineker was questioned by a fan, who could hear cries of “feed the scousers” and other chants coming from inside the King Power Stadium.
At a time where many areas of the United Kingdom are using food banks – including Leicester – it is simply not an appropriate chant to bellow out.
In truth, there’s never been a good time to chant about food poverty – it is a grim stain on the beautiful game.
Strangely, Lineker admits he did not hear such chanting, despite the fact it seemed as if the entire stadium – bar the away section, of course – were singing it at one point.
However, the BBC Match of the Day host said he is “dead against” such offensive chants, and called those who sung the vile song “idiots”.
You can see what Lineker wrote in full below.
Some Leicester fans seem intent on winding Liverpool up
The Foxes already received a warning against such chants no less than seven days ago, when they lost at Anfield in the Carabao Cup.
During that entertaining 3-3 draw – which the Reds won on penalties – the Leicester fans could be heard singing “feed the scousers” from the away end.
It was met with outrage online, while those inside the stadium reacted by singing songs criticising the Conservative party.
Therefore, the Leicester fans had already been warned, but proceeded to continue with the chant in the Midlands last night.
In our view, it’s nothing to joke about – in fact, it’s arguably friendly fire, as some residents of Leicester depend on the Leicester South Food Bank.
It’s all well and good winding up the opposition with football-related chants, but bringing poverty into the equation is nothing short of sick.
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