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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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