Liverpool condemn homophobic chanting as fans return at Norwich

Liverpool have condemned an “offensive and inappropriate” chant heard during their Premier League win over Norwich City on Saturday.

The homophobic chant, which could clearly be heard on television coverage of the match, appeared to be aimed at Norwich’s on-loan Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour.

Liverpool’s LGBTQ+ fan group, Kop Outs!, highlighted the issue on social media.

“Great result today marred by homophobic chanting by some of our fans targeting Chelsea loanee Billy Gilmour,” the group posted.

“If you can’t support without resorting to bigoted nonsense, you don’t understand YNWA [you’ll never walk alone].”

The club have previously criticised airings of the same chant and shared the post.

Liverpool added: “The chant is offensive and inappropriate – a message we have repeatedly communicated alongside Kop Outs. 

“We urge supporters to remember the inclusive values of the club and to refrain from using it in the future.”

Capacity crowds returned to Premier League stadiums this week for the first time since the 2019-20 campaign due to the coronavirus pandemic.