Leeds United urge authorities to treat Jimmy Savile songs as tragedy chants
Songs referencing Savile, one of the UKβs most notorious sex offenders, have regularly been sung at Leeds matches since his death in 2011.
We join @leedsunited.com in condemning the vile Savile chants, and calling for them to fall under the definition of 'Tragedy Chanting'.
There will be survivors of abusers like him around you at games. It's *not* banter.
Whichever club you support.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...
11.03.2026 14:05
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Yep. I think itβs very unlikely, as you say, unless itβs recategorised as a tragedy chant β¦but if they did ban say 10 people a match, I think it would stop pretty soon. π
11.03.2026 17:09
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Or hopefully to some improved awareness and understanding and better behaviour. Fans hate the idea of being banned. β¦but thereβs a waiting list of 25000+ for season tickets if needed π
11.03.2026 10:39
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Thanks for responding. Clubs set their own ground rules associated with ticket sales. That could include a ban on the Savile chants I assume. I think away fans singing the chant is no more/less repulsive than our own fans responding to (and at times initiating) it. CCTV can identify offenders #lufc
11.03.2026 10:16
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Jimmy Savile chants: English footballβs unspoken shame
Songs referencing one of the UK's most notorious sex offenders provide a toxic soundtrack to Leeds United matches
My question for #lufc is: why canβt you announce that the chants breach ground rules and that anyone singing this vile chant will face a very long ban? Vast majority of fans would fully support this!
Jimmy Savile chants: English footballβs unspoken shame www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...
11.03.2026 08:46
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LUFC image of womens players celebrating, caption Blackburn 1 - 3 Leeds
LUFC image of players celebrating, caption LUFC 3-0 Norwich
Men: Cup QF & off to Wem-ber-lee...!
Women: 2nd only by GD AND a game in hand & promotion within reach.
If Tetley's did Sundays... ππ½ππ€π
Have a good week, everyone π
08.03.2026 19:22
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Perfect response at Elland Road as Muslim players opened fast this afternoon! Even some applause and no boos! #lufc #alaw
08.03.2026 22:05
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Just our Mark doing what he does. All day, every day.
Making #Leeds such a fabulous city and actively living the message that *all are welcome.* π€ππ¦
05.03.2026 21:26
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As a Christian season ticket holder (& a Vicar at that) I think itβs a good statement - any one who boos has no real excuse they donβt know what is going on-letβs show some respect for whatβs just a 1 min break
#RamadanMubarak to all #LUFC & #NCFC Muslim fans & hope Leeds win! π
06.03.2026 17:15
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Vicar supporting a #lufc post on tomorrowβs match Iβm attending leads to this. Realist about X but stay to try bring some hope/light/peace/love.
Homophobia/religious hate no place in footballπ³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈβοΈβͺοΈπ
@sportsmedialgbt.com
@marchingout.bsky.social
@footballvhomophobia.com
@kickitoutofficial.bsky.social
07.03.2026 09:31
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Leeds United call for respect to be shown on Sunday as players break their fast - Leeds United
Weβre proud of the club. We want to be proud of everyone in Elland Road too. Be respectful and remember ALL Leeds Arenβt We πͺπ»
#lufc π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
www.leedsunited.com/en/news/leed...
06.03.2026 19:00
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A photo of LUFCβs Twitter post about International Womenβs Day with a picture of the LUFC Womenβs team in a huddle
Happy International Womenβs Day #lufc #IWD
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08.03.2026 11:02
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Karl Bautista is a multi-talented gay athlete lifting up LGBTQ youth - Outsports
Karl Bautista is changing perceptions of LGBTQ athletes in Southeast Asia. He talks to Outsports about competing in HYROX and coming out.
π΅ππ³οΈβπ Really enjoyed chatting with Karl Bautista, an inspirational athlete with a big social media following whoβs providing impactful gay representation in the #Philippines
π£οΈ βIβm really proud to be who I am.β
Learn about Karl and read his story on @outsports.com
#LGBTQ #sports @sportsmedialgbt.com
06.03.2026 08:07
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We were really disappointed at the booing at ER last night. Its not just the players, it's the lack of respect for fellow-fans who may be observing Ramadan or fasting.
Think before you join in.
*All* Leeds, aren't we.
#RamadanMubarak
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01.03.2026 10:22
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Proud of my team. We were terrific against a team worth 10x more (at least). Equalled them all over the pitch but just didn't take our chances.
1 game down, less time for West Ham to gain points and West Ham had their GD hammered. Good stuff. #lufc
28.02.2026 19:39
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But we made them *really* work for their gazillionaire wages.
Now bring on the Mack'ems βπΎ
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
28.02.2026 20:11
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You're down to TWO days now folks... don't miss out!!!
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
26.02.2026 19:25
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Nothing to see here, just our Emma & @markumpleby.bsky.social joining Jade from @leedsunited.com equalities team, at the launch event for #LeedsPride 2026, looking all professional and....a bit less so π€£π₯³
See you in July π
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
26.02.2026 20:30
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Leeds United support Football v Homophobia - Leeds United
Club highlights initiative.
Our club, in full and active support of @footballvhomophobia.com βπΎ
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
www.leedsunited.com/en/news/leed...
26.02.2026 19:30
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One
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Day
#LUFC
27.02.2026 07:50
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Great evening at the #LeedsPride launch π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ₯³πΎ
26.02.2026 20:49
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LUFC Fans Foodbank graphic with 5 top items needed this week:-
Tinned fruit
Tinned veg
UHT milk
Cooking sauces
Tinned fish
Going to ER Saturday? See the @lufctrust.com Fans' Foodbank wishlist: goods, cash & card all welcome nr the Billy statue.
Donations can also be made online if you can't be at the game: donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/...
Pls help if you can, and share.
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½οΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
25.02.2026 16:15
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White home shirt with players' signatures
Just THREE days left to get your tickets in our raffle for this beauty, signed by the men's first-team squad. Just Β£2.00 a go, with a freebie for every 5 bought!
raffall.com/412961/enter...
#LUFC π³οΈβπβ½π³οΈβπ
25.02.2026 14:12
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Real Madrid star says gay slurs 'as serious' as racism - Outsports
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says gay slurs should be treated as seriously as racial slurs as Benfica match looms.
π£οΈ βIt seems as bad to me. Those are homophobic insults, and itβs as serious. I have also seen images of [racist gestures in] the stands at Benficaβ¦ I think itβs deplorableβ - Real Madridβs Thibaut Courtois on discrimination π
Read on @outsports.com
#UCL #FvH2026
24.02.2026 21:19
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Joanie Evans (right) with Meryem Hassan at the FvH Awards 2026
ππ It was a thrill to be able to surprise our great friend Joanie Evans with a special FvH Lifetime Achievement Award, at the recent #FvH2026 Awards gala.
β½οΈ Joanieβs passion and drive for promoting inclusive #LGBTQfootball and sports continues to inspire us.
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24.02.2026 14:37
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Leeds United and the nine-point 'what if?'
The Verdict on Aston Villa 1-1 Leeds United
#lufc
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...
22.02.2026 07:10
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Not acceptable! Awful :(
23.02.2026 00:22
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LUFC fan celebrating promotion last season outside ER
Optimism Alert π¨ I know reality is rarely what we expect as #lufc fans butβ¦
WHβs next 4 games: Liv A, Ful A, City H, Villa A β¦maybe 1pt? We couldπ€ get 7 from our next 4.
So we would be 12 points ahead - with 7 to go β¦and weβd still have Burnley & Wolves at home to play!
I know, but π€π€ β¦, #lufc
22.02.2026 20:25
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