Tottenham fans told poverty "not fair game for banter" after "Sign on" chant at Liverpool

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The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust have criticised the fans who sang the "Sign on" chant during Saturday night's 1-1 draw away to Liverpool, pointing to their own club being situated in one of the capital's poorest areas as a reason why mocking poverty and joblessness is not "fair game for banter".

The chant, which has been sung by a host of clubs when visiting Anfield despite repeated calls not to, was audible during a match that significantly weakened the title hopes of Jurgen Klopp's team. Son Heung-min had put Spurs in front before Luis Diaz equalised for the Reds.

And THST has now hit out at those who took part, saying that their fanbase should be "better than that". According to the most recent figures from Trust for London, Haringey, the borough Tottenham is situated in, has 19.9% of the working-age population on out-of-work benefits in Haringey, the highest in London, with 40% of children living in poverty.

"Singing about the opposition has long been a feature of English football, and we are reluctant to tell fans how they should support the team. Nevertheless, we were disappointed to hear the “Sign on” chant at Saturday's away match at Anfield," a statement read.

"Poverty and joblessness are not fair game for banter. There is a cost of living crisis throughout England, including in