Leeds ‘to urge fans to change Wilfried Gnonto’s lyrics’ after criticism for playing on racist stereotypes

LEEDS will ask followers to alter their Wilfried Gnonto tune regardless of their condemnation of utilizing a racist stereotype.

The Italian participant just lately made his debut for Jesse Marsch’s crew after beginning the season taking part in for reserves.

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The 19-year-old Azzurri worldwide shortly grew to become standard on Elland Highway, Gnonto, however Leeds will encourage followers to indicate their assist in a extra respectful method.

Based on MailA change of cheer will probably be on the prime of the membership’s agenda, the place they may meet with the Fan Advisory Board subsequent week.

The hymn, sung to the melody of La Bamba, alludes to the dimension of Gnonto’s masculinity.

He first appeared on the terraces in November, when Gnonto made his debut for the membership.

Leeds tried to alter the lyrics by posting a extra respectful model on social media.

However the authentic strains have continued since and had been sung throughout. Leeds drew 2-2 with West Hamthis week that Gnonto scored.

A Kick It Out assertion stated: “Whereas we consider the vast majority of followers who sing this hymn should not doing it with racist intent, we stress that racist stereotypes are dangerous and offensive whatever the intent to indicate assist for a participant.

“We urge followers to indicate assist in family-friendly language. We’ll work carefully with Leeds to make sure motion is taken.”

An FA spokesperson added: “We strongly condemn any type of offensive, harassing and discriminatory chanting in stadiums and we’re decided to finish this conduct.

We should cease and assist all of the golf equipment and their followers who’re making an attempt to erase this from the terraces.”

of Sunderland Manchester United borrower Amad Diallo similar song this season.

In a video shared on Black Cats’ social media final month, the 20-year-old stated: “Sunderland followers, I like your vitality. It is unimaginable to listen to you say my identify, however now we have to be respectful.

“Let’s change the tune, preserve the noise, and transfer ahead collectively.”

Former Pink Satan Romelu Lukaku stated of a controversial 2017 cheer from Man United followers: “The followers are well-meaning with their tune however let’s preserve going collectively.”

Length Request from Ivan Toney Peterborough followers cheered about him throughout his time on London Highway, saying, “It is nice to really feel liked by the followers.

“Whereas the tune wasn’t offensive to me, it will be nice to listen to a brand new household model of the tune so all of the younger followers within the stadium can take part.”