The Crown Prosecution Service has defined the 'Chelsea rent boy' sung by fans at multiple Premier League club this season as a 'hate crime' - and not 'harmless banter' among supporters.
A large number of fans have been heard singing the offensive chant this season, despite their own clubs and organisations such as 'Kick It Out' pleading with them not to direct it at players or supporters.
Liverpool condemned their fans for singing the homophobic chant on two separate occasions in August, while Leeds, Tottenham and Everton have been forced to come out with similar complaints this winter.