Hull City has been fined £30,000 by the Football Association due to discriminatory chanting during their FA Cup match against Chelsea earlier this year. The charge specifically pertains to homophobic chanting that occurred during their 4-0 defeat in February.

In addition to the fine, Hull City has been issued an action plan by the independent regulatory commission. The club has cautioned fans against engaging in further discriminatory behavior during their upcoming Premier League match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

The club released a statement condemning the offensive language used by some supporters, particularly referencing the ‘rent boy’ chant, which is recognized as a homophobic slur and may qualify as a hate crime. Key points from the statement include:

• Three supporters identified for their involvement in the chanting have received bans from the club for a minimum of three years.
• Individuals using this chant may face arrest and criminal charges.
• Hull City emphasized that discrimination of any kind is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

In a separate incident, Hull confirmed that winger Sorba Thomas was unharmed after flipping his vehicle near the club’s training ground. The incident occurred around 9 am, with emergency services responding to the scene. Eyewitnesses reported that Thomas’s Land Rover Defender was found overturned, but the club reassured fans that he sustained no injuries and will join the squad for the match against Chelsea.