Y-word

January 17, 2023, 3:39 pm

Spurs face demand for further action over vile Y-word chants by fans

During TV coverage of Spurs north London derby clash with Arsenal loud chants of "Yid army" and "Yids" were clearly audible throughout the the match.

By Lee Harpin

A packed Stamford Bridge saw Chelsea draw 2-2 with rivals Spurs

August 15, 2022, 5:28 pm

‘Battle of the Bridge’ illustrates Spurs dilemma over ‘Y-word’ chants

Spurs fans at Stamford Bridge for clash with Chelsea continued with chants using the "Y*d" word during a fiery 2-2 draw - while the home side's campaign against antisemitic abuse seemed to be working

By Lee Harpin

Chelsea put message in club programme and online about antisemitic chants ahead of game against Spurs

August 13, 2022, 11:37 am

Chelsea issue ‘keep support positive’ plea to fans ahead of Spurs clash

The west London club issues message ahead of London derby confirming 'much improvement in recent seasons' after campaign launched to stop fans engaging in antisemitic abuse.

By Lee Harpin

Tottenham Hotspur fans holding a sign with the term 'Yids' in the stands during the Capital One Cup Semi Final, Second Leg at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. (Photo credit: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.)

August 10, 2022, 4:30 pm

Spurs fans refuse to drop the ‘Y-word’ at first home game of season

An expert in antisemitism at European football, who attended Spurs first home fixture of new season, tells Jewish News he believes the club require ' a different, broader approach' to educating fans who continue using the Y-word

By Lee Harpin

August 8, 2022, 8:25 am

Over half of Jewish Spurs fans in survey disagree with club’s attempt to stop Y-word

Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Trust say 52 per cent of fans identifying as Jewish who completed their poll 'strongly disagreed or disagreed' with club's attempt to get their fans to 'move on' from using the Y-word

By Lee Harpin

February 25, 2022, 12:47 pm

Leap of faith: What would Esther say about the use of the Y-word?

A stimulating new series where our progressive rabbis consider how biblical figures might act when faced with 21st century issues

By Rabbi Rebecca Birk

Mounted police outside the ground prior to a Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

February 14, 2022, 9:28 am

‘We’ll sing what we want!’ – Tottenham’s ‘Yid Army’ takes defiant stand against club’s appeal

First home match on Sunday after Spurs said it was time to 'move on' from the Y-word, supporters chanted the slur in the opening moments of the game

February 11, 2022, 11:47 am

OPINION: Moving on from the Y-word is a welcome step in a never-ending process

Ivor Baddiel, who with his brother David has long campaigned against the use of the 'Y-word' in the stands, says Spurs' statement is welcome, but real change takes time

By Ivor Baddiel

February 10, 2022, 3:23 pm

‘Spurs take the knee to eradicate racism – then fans sing the Y-word’

Jewish News editor Richard Ferrer appeared on Sky Sports News to discuss the club's historic statement about the term 'yid', chanted by supporters

A Yid flag at the Champions League final.

February 10, 2022, 9:18 am

Tottenham Hotspur: ‘Time to move on from the Y-word’

'WhY Word Online’ platform goes live after 94 percent of 23,000 supporters surveyed recognised the word "Yid", which Spurs fans call themselves, “can be considered a racist term”.

By Lee Harpin

Spurs and West Ham fans during the London derby

August 12, 2019, 10:46 am

OPINION: Spurs fans chanting ‘yid’ normalises its use. The club must act

Adam Porte reflects on why he stopped going to see his beloved Spurs, and why Tottenham must put an end to 'racist' chanting

By Adam Porte

Should Spurs fans or their oppositions be stopped from using the term Yid?

August 7, 2019, 11:37 am

OPINION: Don’t blame Spurs fans for abuse over Y-word

As Tottenham Hotspur launches its consultation on the chanting 'Yid', Avi Grant says it has been used to repel racists and fans shouldn't be punished for using it

By Avi Grant

August 7, 2019, 11:17 am

Spurs finally launches consultation with fans on use of ‘Y-word’

With just days before the start of the Premier League season, the north London club emails its supporters to ask their views on the controversial chant

By Jewish News Reporter

Tottenham Hotspur hosting Chelsea at Wembley Stadium in the Premier League in August 2017

January 5, 2019, 11:29 am

‘Take a stand against use of Y-word’, UK and international Jewish leaders urge

World Jewish Congress and the Board of Deputies call on fans of Spurs and other London clubs to stop using the term

By Jewish News Reporter

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