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ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson hit out at the behaviour of some England fans who chose to sing about the IRA during last night’s 3-1 victory over Scotland.
Supporters
could be heard singing “F*** the IRA” for several minutes at a time to
accompany a tune being played by the official England supporters band.
In the first half, an FA official contacted the band to ask them to stop playing the tune for the chant.
Hodgson told his post-match press conference: “I don’t condone any chanting, I’ve got to say.
“My
concentration was on the football match. I was aware the crowd were
tremendously supportive. I didn’t have a clue what they were chanting. I
heard a few about (Scotland manager) Gordon Strachan.
“But unfortunately, chanting and people singing songs which no-one in football condones goes on. I don’t condone it.
“If
anyone was offended, I’m sure the FA (Football Association) would
apologise to them. All we can do is play our football and hope our fans
behave themselves and enjoy our football.”
“I thought their support was excellent. I will leave any discussion about any words they have used.”
Police Scotland reported
no football-related disorder in the immediate aftermath of last night's
match and said they had not received any reports of offensive chants.