(Jewish Group) Spurs no longer want club linked to offensive term for Jews
Tottenham no longer wants the club to be associated with a term for Jews that is considered offensive and has asked its fans to stop using it.
Supporters of Tottenham, a north London club that has traditionally drawn a large fan base from Jewish communities, have long described themselves by using the word and pairing it with “Army.” The “Y-word” carries a “distinctly pejorative and antisemitic message,” according to the World Jewish Congress.
Following a review of the usage among some fans, Tottenham is calling on supporters to “move on” from it.
“As a club, we always strive to create a welcoming environment that embraces all our fans so that every one of our supporters can feel included in the matchday experience,” the club said. “It is clear the use of this term does not always make this possible, regardless of context and intention, and that there is a growing desire and acknowledgment from supporters that the Y-word should be used less or stop being used altogether.
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