Leeds United and Millwall have released statements condemning tragedy chanting during their FA Cup fourth round tie.
Millwall won 2-0 against their Championship rivals at Elland Road on Saturday in a match that was marred by sickening chants.
Away fans sang about the fatal stabbings of Leeds fans Kevin Speight and Christopher Loftus before the 2000 UEFA Cup semi-final against Galatasaray.
Leeds released a statement after full-time and revealed they are working with Millwall and authorities.
“During today’s FA Cup fourth round tie with Millwall, we were extremely disappointed to hear vile chants relating to football tragedies from the away section at Elland Road.
“We know the impact this has on the families of Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight, along with the whole fan base of Leeds United.
“We will work with the police and Millwall Football Club to identify those involved, whilst we will also continue our efforts with the football authorities to help eradicate these chants from the game.”
Millwall released their own statement to say: “We all have a duty to ensure Millwall Football Club is represented proudly and responsibly at all times.
“The club strongly condemns all forms of football tragedy abuse and is appalled to receive reports of such chanting from a minority at today’s Emirates FA Cup fixture against Leeds United.
“Both clubs have suffered tragic losses to their respective families in recent history.
“Chanting about this is entirely unacceptable and will not be tolerated by the club or the governing bodies.
“It has no place in football and the club will work closely with Leeds United and authorities to identify those responsible.”
Leeds boss Daniel Farke was asked about the chanting afterwards and said: “During the game, I was so focused that I didn’t hear [the chants].
“But in general, you know my attitude and there’s nothing more stupid than the old quote, ‘Football is not about life or death, it’s much more serious’.
“I think it’s a stupid quote and has nothing to do with the values of the whole football world. The health of human beings is always much more important than just a football game.
“When something really sad happens with a tragedy, normally the whole football world stands together.
“If someone didn’t reach those standards today, and again, I haven’t heard it, it’s important to look into this situation.”