Luton Town have ‘wholeheartedly apologised’ after a ‘small number of supporters’ sang tragedy chants during their Premier League draw with Liverpool.
The Hatters earned a remarkable point against the Reds on Sunday, but the game was marred after Hillsborough-related taunts could be heard at Kenilworth Road. Home fans reportedly sang: ‘Always the victim, never to blame,’ toward the away end.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and club legend Jamie Carragher were quick to condemn the chanting, as was Luton boss Rob Edwards.
The FA issued a statement saying they were in contact with the police to deal with the incident, though there was reportedly concern from Liverpool’s side that Luton had remained quiet on the matter. That changed on Monday evening, with the club releasing their own statement, where they revealed an internal investigation had begun promptly after the chants were first heard.
‘Luton Town Football Club is saddened by reports of inappropriate chanting towards Liverpool supporters during yesterday’s Premier League fixture at Kenilworth Road,’ the statement read.
Tragedy chants were heard at Kenilwo ‘While we do not wish to dampen the atmosphere at our home ground in any way, we are extremely disappointed that a small number of supporters soured the occasion with chants that may be interpreted as being in relation to tragedies that have affected Liverpool FC in the past.
‘The Club condemns any kind of chanting that knowingly seeks to divide, and our safety and security team launched an internal investigation at the earliest opportunity.
‘The atmosphere inside the stadium was electric for the most part of a pulsating game, in which Rob Edwards’ side came close to pulling off one of the results of the season.
