This behaviour needs to be called out for what it is - unadulterated bigotry.

Liverpool Football Club believes it is the responsibility of those in positions of authority, following proper process, to act urgently to identify and then punish anyone committing a hate crime.

There is no place for this behaviour in football, there is no place for it in society. A crime of this nature has more victims than any individual it is aimed at and, as such, collective and decisive action is needed to address it.

I find it hard to think this is said with any real sincerity. That's what I'm trying to point out because I think it is important.