Tottenham ask fans to ‘move on’ from use of Y-word after review

Tottenham Hotspur have asked their fans to “move on” from the use of the Y-word after a review, as first reported by The Athletic in November. The word, though not meant to cause offence when used by Tottenham fans, is described by Jewish charity The Community Security Trust as an “antisemitic insult”. “We recognise how these members of our fanbase feel and we also believe it is time to move on from associating this term with our club.” Kick It Out's antisemitism ambassador John Mann said: “From the analysis I have done, those who use the Y-word as a Spurs linked identifier on social media are overwhelmingly not Jewish, nor ever advocate any positives about Jewish life. “I congratulate Tottenham Hotspur on their announcement to address the Y-word and trust that other clubs will play their part in eradicating its use throughout football.” What else do I need to know?