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At the time, the anti-discrimination group Kick It Out contacted the club telling United the chant's words were “offensive and discriminatory”. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The statement posted on Peterborough's official website read: "I want to thank the supporters for the way they have backed me since I arrived at the football club. Robbie Keane would be proud I’m sure ‍♂️, A post shared by Ivan Toney (@ivantoney1) on Oct 14, 2019 at 11:13am PDT. His goals have also made Peterborough the highest-scoring team in the division, with 36 goals scored in their 15 league games played to date. But he added that "it would be great to hear a new family version of the song so all of the young supporters in the stadium can join in too". Subscribe to RT newsletter to get stories the mainstream media won’t tell you, 'I don't feel there's any racism in it': Football ace Raheem Sterling defends teammate Bernardo Silva's controversial tweet, ‘You have to give him 10 bananas’: Italian TV pundit fired for racist Lukaku comments, Khabib in Turkey: UFC lightweight champion visits Istanbul ahead of Real Madrid Champions League tie (VIDEO), Rachel from Friends or Tinder logo? "Any subsequent action will be taken in keeping with our sanctions process.

© Autonomous Nonprofit Organization “TV-Novosti”, 2005–2020. "We acted swiftly to have the banner removed and are now working with local authorities and the stadium team in Genk to identify those responsible. This website uses cookies. In a statement on the Peterborough club website, Toney said "the song is not offensive to me".

It is great to feel loved by the fans. Ivan Toney has scored 34 goals in 72 appearances in all competitions for Peterborough. Read about our approach to external linking. LIVE updates: Could Trump still WIN after Biden took Michigan and Wisconsin? In a statement on the club’s website, the 23-year-old wrote: ‘I want to thank the supporters for the way they have backed me since I arrived at the football club. Anti-racism campaigners Kick It Out wrote to the club after footage emerged of a chant to the tune of Stone Roses hit Made of Stone. The 23-year-old striker has 11 goals in 17 appearances for Posh this season, who sit third in League One. He also thanked fans for their support since he joined from Newcastle in 2018. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. Peterborough striker Ivan Toney has asked fans to stop singing a controversial chant that perpetuates a racial stereotype. It is similar to one Manchester United fans sang at former striker Romelu Lukaku in 2017. All rights reserved. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Last updated on 29 October 201929 October 2019.From the section Peterborough. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. The offending chant has the following lyrics; “Ivan Toney, Ivan Toney, He hates the Cobblers, He hates the Cambridge, his c*** is f***** massive!” That’s led to accusations of racial stereotyping from some of the Peterborough support. 1.0k members in the Brentford community. The mocked-up poster again made reference to the size of the Anfield star's manhood. “Racist stereotypes are never acceptable, irrespective of any intention to show support for a player,” said the organization. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. How does it all work beyond the presidency? Just last week Liverpool and powerful supporters' group The Spirit of Shankly condemned their own fans for an obscene racist banner depicting Divock Origi. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Ivan Toney has begged fans not to repeat the controversial chant they sing about him, Liverpool condemn fans’ ‘highly offensive’ banner of Divock Origi before Genk clash, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy.

It is great to feel loved by the fans.". A Liverpool spokesperson said: "The club condemns the highly offensive banner displayed prior to kick-off. On that occasion, anti-discrimination group Kick It Out contacted the Red Devils to ask their fans to stop singing it, saying the words were. Now Toney hopes the fans will respect his wishes and tone down their chants for him to help include the club's younger fans. PETERBOROUGH striker Ivan Toney has issued a statement begging fans to stop singing a controversial chant about the size of his manhood. But he has pleaded with supporters to create a "family version" of it. Toney insists he is not personally offended by the song - which plays up to a racial stereotype. A subreddit dedicated to the mighty Bees. This … Ryan Giggs arrest 'sparked by girlfriend's fears he was cheating with 2 women', Dail suspended after another fiery row between Taoiseach and Michael Healy-Rae, Biden insists he WILL win after taking key states but Trump SUES to stop counts, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. - Why fans are 'swiping left' on the Paris 2024 Olympics emblem, Alexandra Soldatova - Russia's super-supple rhythmic gymnast set for big things at Tokyo 2020 (VIDEO), Big arms, big fail: Russian 'Bazooka Arms' falls flat on his MMA debut (VIDEO), 'Horrible': Gimnasia fans horrified as club unveils eerie Diego Maradona mascot (PHOTO), ‘Angel with body of a devil’: Former Chinese bodybuilder sends internet into frenzy with naked snaps (PHOTOS), ‘Can’t a woman show a nice, muscular bottom?’ Italian fitness club owner denies its body-praising banner is sexist, WATCH: Porn star gets pounded in TKO defeat on pro MMA debut at Bellator 231, ‘Utterly bizarre’: Croatian team celebrate ‘ghost goal’ – only for opposition to go up other end and score (VIDEO), Rock stars & Russian figure skaters: Muse frontman Bellamy congratulates teen sensation Trusova after Grand Prix win. Manchester United fans were told to stop singing a similar song about former striker Romelu Lukaku. Read RT Privacy policy to find out more. "Whilst the song is not offensive to me, it would be great to hear a new family version of the song so all of the young supporters in the stadium can join in too.". Toney has become a huge hit with the fans at London Road, who serenade him with a chant that, among other things, revels in the size of his manhood.