.... we will not tolerate offensive language

I recently had the good fortune to visit Wembley stadium. My team where playing in the FA cup semi-final. This was my first visit to the new Wembley and despite reports I had received from others I was genuinely impressed with the new national stadium.

Prior to kick off there was a rolling series of notices on the big screen. This included a clear statement that the use of foul and abusive language would not be tolerated and that offenders would be removed from the ground. This is entirely appropriate an FA Cup semi is a family occasion and abusive behavior has no place in football on or off the pitch (something many professional players would do well to remember).

In an attempt to keep the crowds entertained prior to kick of the clubs home ground announcers were invited onto the pitch to encourage supporters to make some noise. 

The Pompy announcer dutifully called for a chorus of the Pompy chimes and the crowd obliged...A harmless ditty.

Then the West Bromwich Albion announcer stepped up......  and encouraged the crowd to sing a long to " The liquidator". For those of you unfamiliar with this it basically involves repeatedly singing:

"F*%k off the Wolves......West Brom"

Genius! Well done thanks for making it a family occasion. Needless to say 33,000 Albion fans were not removed from the ground. And before any Albion fans start having a go let we make it clear I am an Albion fan. 

The West Brom/Wolves rivalry was recently voted the most bitter in the country. The games are often marked with violent outbreaks (granted from literally a handful of idiots...but it happens). This is often not helped by unnecessary media hype for the week prior to the game.

If the Albion do get to Wembley again (and I hope its not this season for a play off final!.....I want promotion done and dusted by then) someone at the FA could ensure everyone is singing from the same hymn sheet. 

"The Lords my Shepherd" would do nicely.