Luton vs Liverpool: FA release statement on tragedy chanting

The FA have released a statement after tragedy chanting from Luton Town supporters against Liverpool on Sunday.

The FA say they are 'aware' of tragedy chanting by Luton Town fans aimed at Liverpool. It occurred during the fixture between the two clubs, with home fans signing about the Hillsborough disaster.

"We are aware of the tragedy chanting in yesterday's Premier League fixture between Luton Town and Liverpool," they said in a statement. "We are seek observations from Luton Town and further details from the police.

"We strongly condemn chanting of this nature and will continue to work closely with our stakeholders across the game, including the clubs, leagues, fan groups and relevant authorities to proactively address this issue."

It comes after Jamie Carragher called out the chanting on commentary during the match. The former Liverpool defender heard it a few times and felt the need to say something.

“At the start of the season, I was involved in something about tragedy chanting and supporters coming together," he said.

"I have just heard something a couple of times in this game. Supporters have got to have rivalry but we are better than that. A lot of clubs have been guilty of that over the years but football fans are better than that."

This is, unfortunately, something Liverpool have had to deal with for decades. Not even the truth about the disaster entirely stopped chanting of this nature - it's difficult to believe it ever will cease at this stage.

Yes, it was a minority of Luton fans but still enough that it was heard. To come in a fixture without any rivalry at all just highlights how pervasive it is, too.

We'll see what the FA decide to do about it, then. Any tragedy chanting is abhorrent and this is merely the latest example of a stain on fan culture.