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The stadium announcer at Anfield has come over the tannoy to issue a reminder that homophobic chants are a criminal offence after reports were made during Liverpool's clash with ChelseaThe Liverpool stadium announcer has been forced to issue a warning to fans that homophobic chanting is a criminal offence. The FA have recently made clubs aware that they will charge clubs if fans engage in homophobic chanting. Unsavoury terms and songs have been heard at several stadiums around the country with the term "rent boy" highlighted as an example that will not be tolerated. "This important step follows the recent successful prosecution of an individual by the Crown Prosecution Service for homophobic abuse, specifically relating to the term 'rent boy'. "The FA has now informed all clubs that it considers the 'rent boy' chant to be a breach of the FA rules.
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