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Seven Face ‘Hate Crime’ Charges Over Chants at St Mirren Fan
Ah, football. The beautiful game. The sport that brings us together, only to tear us apart with chants that would make even a pirate blush. In the latest episode of “What Were They Thinking?”, seven individuals have been charged with hate crimes for their less-than-eloquent chants directed at a St Mirren fan during a match in May. Aberdeen, in a move that surprised absolutely no one, had already issued an apology to the targeted supporter. But let’s be honest, an apology in football is about as common as a referee admitting they got it wrong.
Now, I love a good chant as much as the next fan. Who doesn’t enjoy a bit of banter? But there’s a fine line between witty and downright offensive, and these seven have clearly crossed it. It’s like they took a crash course in “How to Lose Friends and Alienate People” and passed with flying colors. I mean, come on, folks! If you’re going to chant, at least make it clever. Shakespeare didn’t write “To be or not to be” for you to come up with “To hate or not to hate”.
Aberdeen’s apology was a step in the right direction, but let’s not kid ourselves. This isn’t the first time fans have let their mouths run faster than their brains. It’s like watching a soap opera where the plot never changes. The same old drama, just with different characters. And while we’re on the subject, can we talk about the irony of a team named after a city known for its granite being so soft on discipline? It’s like a rock that crumbles under pressure.
In the end, football is about passion, not poison. It’s about cheering for your team, not jeering at others. So, to the seven individuals who thought they were auditioning for a role in “Mean Fans”, here’s a tip: next time, try chanting something that won’t land you in court. Maybe something like “We love our team, and yours is okay too!” It might not have the same ring to it, but at least you won’t need a lawyer.
As we move forward, let’s remember that football is a game meant to unite us, not divide us. So, let’s keep the chants clever, the banter friendly, and the hate out of the stadium. After all, there’s enough drama on the pitch without adding more off it.