Supporters of Forest thank Liverpool fans for their banner

• In recent months, tragedy chanting has gained popularity in football.
• A flag was unveiled by Nottingham Forest supporters during their match versus Liverpool.
• After recent events, they demanded that “tragedy chanting” halt.
• In sympathy of the Hillsborough victims, Nottingham Forest supporters unveiled a banner on which they demanded a stop to “tragedy chanting.”

The behaviour of “tragedy chanting,” in which fans make fun of their opponents’ opponents for previous tragedies in which supporters have died, has gained attention in recent months.

Following Liverpool’s visit to both clubs, Chelsea and Manchester City both released statements denouncing the behaviour of their fans.

The Hillsborough disaster occurred in 1989 during an FA Cup semifinal between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest; as a result of the events of that day, 97 Liverpool fans from the Merseyside club died.

Forest supporters unveiled a 30 foot banner honouring the Hillsborough deaths and calling for an end to “tragedy chanting” before today’s game at Anfield.

Following the banner’s unveiling, Liverpool supporters applauded the Nottingham Forest supporters.

A group of City Ground supporters who run the @NoHateChants Twitter account came up with the concept.

In remembrance of those who tragically lost their lives 34 years ago, a wreath was also laid at Anfield prior to the game, as noted in the following tweet from the Forest Twitter account: “Ahead of this afternoon’s fixture at Anfield, Steve Hodge laid a wreath at the Hillsborough Memorial on behalf of the players, staff, and supporters of Nottingham Forest.” Never will we forget the 97.”

After receiving a thank-you message, Liverpool’s official account added another after the banner was revealed.

In recent months, “tragedy chanting” has gained popularity in football.
A flag was unveiled by Nottingham Forest supporters during their match versus Liverpool.
After recent events, they demanded that “tragedy chanting” halt.
In sympathy of the Hillsborough victims, Nottingham Forest supporters unveiled a banner on which they demanded a stop to “tragedy chanting.”

The behaviour of “tragedy chanting,” in which fans make fun of their opponents’ opponents for previous tragedies in which supporters have died, has gained attention in recent months.

Following Liverpool’s visit to both clubs, Chelsea and Manchester City both released statements denouncing the behaviour of their fans.

The Hillsborough disaster occurred in 1989 during an FA Cup semifinal between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest; as a result of the events of that day, 97 Liverpool fans from the Merseyside club died.

Forest supporters unveiled a 30 foot banner honouring the Hillsborough deaths and calling for an end to “tragedy chanting” before today’s game at Anfield.

Before their match at Anfield, Nottingham Forest fans raised a banner demanding for an end to “tragedy chanting.”
Before their match at Anfield, Nottingham Forest fans raised a banner demanding for a halt to “tragedy chanting.”
The visiting supporters’ flag, which also expressed sympathy to those affected by the Hillsborough disaster, was lauded by Liverpool fans.
The visiting fans’ banner, which also expressed solidarity for those affected by the Hillsborough disaster, was met with cheers by Liverpool fans.
Respect the 97. Stand in solidarity with survivors, read the banner. Chanting “No to tragedy”

In remembrance of those who tragically lost their lives 34 years ago, a wreath was also laid at Anfield prior to the game, as noted in the following tweet from the Forest Twitter account: “Ahead of this afternoon’s fixture at Anfield, Steve Hodge laid a wreath at the Hillsborough Memorial on behalf of the players, staff, and supporters of Nottingham Forest.” Never will we forget the 97.”

After receiving a thank-you message, Liverpool’s official account added another after the banner was revealed.

Thank you for your ongoing support, @NFFC, they wrote. As always, all people impacted by the Hillsborough tragedy are in our thoughts. To stop the chanting of tragedies, we must all continue to collaborate.
‘Tragedy chants’ have been heard this season at games other than Liverpool.

Following the singing of chants that alluded to the Munich air tragedy and the murder of two Leeds supporters in Istanbul, supporters of Manchester United and Leeds released comments.

Following a surge in cases, The Guardian claimed that the Premier League has intensified its efforts to tighten down on tragedy chanting.

It is believed that the police and the Crown Prosecution Service were consulted by a Premier League working group established this year to address the issue, which also included clubs, the Football Association, and the English and Football Supporters’ Association, to discuss what laws could be used to pursue convictions against alleged perpetrators.