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Wrexham Warns Fans Over Anti-Gay Chants vs Chelsea

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Wrexham have issued a stern warning to supporters ahead of Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round clash with Chelsea, threatening serious consequences for anyone using anti-gay slurs. The Welsh club specifically addressed the offensive 'rent boys' chant that has been heard at Chelsea fixtures in recent years.

The club statement emphasized their zero-tolerance approach to discriminatory behavior, warning fans they could face ejection from the stadium, banning orders, and potential criminal charges. North Wales Police have confirmed they will seek arrests and prosecution for anyone caught using the homophobic term.

This warning follows similar incidents, including multiple arrests for discriminatory chanting after Hull City's FA Cup defeat to Chelsea. The Crown Prosecution Service officially classified the chant as an anti-gay slur and hate crime in January 2022, making users liable for prosecution under hate crime laws.