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ENGLAND supporters could be heard singing “F*** the IRA” for several minutes at a time during last night's Challenge Match against Scotland.
 
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England fans at Celtic Park for tlast night's challenge match against Scotla
 
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.


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.”
Hodgson also told BBC Radio 5 Live he hadn’t heard the chanting but added: “After a long career in football, I learnt long ago that the crowd are either signing or are silent in the background but when they chant or sing most of the time I don’t have a clue.

“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.
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