'Sickening' Kevin Campbell chants condemned after Arsenal legend's son targeted

Stoke City have condemned 'sickening' chants targeting Sheffield United star Tyrese Campbell over during a recent game.

The Potters travelled to Bramall Lane on Saturday, with Campbell helping the Blades to a 2-0 win. He scored his side's second goal after Kieffer Moore had put the hosts ahead 14 minutes in.

Campbell's strike was his first for Chris Wilder's men since arriving from Stoke in the summer transfer window. He , graduating from their academy and scoring 36 goals for the club.

But vile chanting was heard amongst Stoke’s away support on Saturday, with fans targeting Campbell following the recent death of his father Kevin. The popular former star aged just 54 in June.

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Stoke have released a strong statement condemning their fans for the chanting. And they have pledged to take a zero-tolerance approach to anyone who is proven to have sung it.

" Club is appalled to have received reports of sickening and unacceptable chanting by a small minority of supporters at Saturday’s fixture at Bramall Lane," a club statement read.

"The Club has a zero-tolerance approach to tragedy chanting and strongly condemns the abhorrent actions of the individuals involved. Any evidence brought to the attention of the Club that implicates individuals in such behaviour will be acted upon without hesitation.

"The police will also be informed. Supporters who see or hear any incidents of criminal, discriminatory, unacceptable or anti-social behaviour are implored to report it.

"The Club will continue to work with fellow clubs, police forces and all relevant authorities to identify perpetrators of illegal actions and to ensure that matchdays are safe, welcoming and enjoyable for all."

Following the death of his father, Tyrese Campbell posted an emotional tribute to him. The 24-year-old spoke of how the love and support of fans from around the had brought the family great ‘comfort’ at such a painful time.

"I appreciate my dad was admired by many and the outpouring of love has been some comfort for us as a family, so thank you for that at such a difficult time. The pain of this is indescribable and as a son you look at your dad as invincible," Campbell said.

"He is my idol, the one who I wanted to be when I grew up. He was the life and soul of every party and room he blessed, a one in a million person that was loved by everyone. A special, special person. I’ll miss you Dad.

"I would now ask that the privacy of our family is respected as we mourn the loss of an irreplaceable father, brother, uncle and all-round amazing human being. Love you always Dad."

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