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In the case of Tottenham Hotspur, rival fans chanted antisemitic abuse including 'Yids' against Tottenham fans. [16] In response some Jewish and non-Jewish fans of Tottenham Hotspur F.C. adopted "Yid" (or "Yiddo") as a nickname and "Yiddo, Yiddo!" as a battle cry and often identify themselves as "Yid Army".
Since 1976, some Ajax fans, largely non-Jewish, have dubbed themselves "Super Jews" in response to antisemitic chanting by rivals such as Feyenoord. [ 28 ] On 7 November 2024, supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv who were in Amsterdam to watch their team play Ajax in the Europa League , were attacked in the streets by people shouting pro- Palestine ...
The support for Tottenham Hotspur traditionally comes from the North London area and the nearby home counties such as Hertfordshire and parts of Essex.An analysis by the Oxford Internet Institute that maps the locations of football fans using tweets about Premier League clubs during the 2012–13 season showed Tottenham to be the most popular on Twitter in 11 London boroughs (mostly in the ...
Tottenham fans have long used the offensive chant while Chelsea fans currently have their club up against sanctions for using it. Tottenham defends 'Y-word' chant, Chelsea condemns it Skip to main ...
The move has been met with backlash, including from Tottenham Football Club. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to ...
We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Tottenham and Ipswich. Here are some of your comments: Tottenham fans Dan: Useless. Stubborn.
At Tottenham, Dyer met with Trevor Tanner, a member of the Spurs' "Yid Army". Tanner describes how "Yid" was (and continues to be) used as a derogatory term by opposition fans, referencing the Tottenham area's historical roots as a Jewish community. Over time, however, the firm adopted the term as its own.
Supporters of the English football club Tottenham Hotspur commonly refer to themselves as "Yids" and say they are strongly associated with Jewish symbolism and culture. "Hava Nagila" has been adopted as an anthem of sorts by the club, and was one of the most frequently sung songs at the team's former stadium at White Hart Lane .