Tottenham fans refuse to be silenced as they continue to chant Y-word

By Paul Hirst, Press Association

PUBLISHED: 12:47 EST, 6 October 2013 | UPDATED: 13:05 EST, 6 October 2013

Tottenham fans sent a clear message of defiance to police today by chanting the Y-word during the London derby against West Ham.

Police had warned fans of both teams prior to kick-off that they could be arrested if they sang the word.

It is a term for Jew which is often considered derogatory, but fans of the north London club chant the word as an act of defiance against those who taunt them because of their links with the Jewish community.

Determined: Tottenham fans at the game chanted the Y-word on several occasions

Despite the police warning, home fans sang '(Y-word) army' and 'We'll sing what we want' before kick-off and the chants did not cease throughout the match, which ended in a surprise 3-0 to West Ham.

As is customary at all Spurs matches, home fans hailed their own star players by shouting the Y-word at them. 'Jermain Defoe, he's a (Y-word)' was often heard throughout the game.

On one occasion when Spurs fans sang the Y-word, West Ham supporters responded with loud shouts of 'Racists! Racists!'

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Tottenham fans refuse to be silenced as they continue to chant Y-word

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