Manchester City apologise to Bobby Charlton’s family after fans disrespectful chants

Manchester City released a statement saying it will take action after a “small number of people” were heard chanting offensive comments about Sir Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United and England legend who died on Saturday, aged 86.

Man City condemned the chants heard at the Etihad Stadium during their Premier League match against Brighton which they eventually won 2-1.

The Premier League acknowledged it was “appalled” by offensive chants from City fans over the death of Bobby Charlton:

Fans were heard shouting “Bobby’s in a box!” repeatedly.

Manchester United‘s next home game in the Premier League is against Manchester City on October 29.

Man City are ‘extremely disappointed’ with fans who disrespected Bobby Charlton

In their statement, Manchester City says they are “extremely disappointed” at “reports of offensive chanting against Sir Bobby Charlton by a small number of people on some of the concourses at the Etihad Stadium during half-time of the Premier League match against Brighton.

“The club condemns these chants in the strongest terms and apologises unreservedly to Sir Bobby‘s family and friends, and to all Manchester United supporters.”

City are trying to trace fans who disrespected Bobby Charlton in order to “issue banning orders”.

Guardiola’s tribute to Bobby Charlton: He symbolised Manchester United and England football like very few others have done

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola paid his own tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton.

“When Bobby Charlton hung up his boots, I was barely born, but I was able to see his highlights. My heart goes out to the Manchester United family, to his family and to the whole of England,” said the Spanish coach.

“Players and personalities of Sir Bobby‘s calibre embody the spirit of English football in a way that few can match. Bobby Charlton symbolised Manchester United and England football in a way that few others have done.

“From City, we send our deepest condolences to his family. Next week, when we visit Old Trafford, we will join in the tribute in his honour.”

The City boss noted that “one of the reasons I admire this country so much is the way it honours and cares for its legends. These figures are not just part of a club; they are part of its history and tradition.”