Source: Daily_Mail
Racism, homophobia, no respect for refs and too much money - how the fans view football
Football fans have delivered a damning verdict on the state of the game in an explosive survey exposing the extent of racist and homophobic abuse, and anger over the way money dominates.[LNB]Supporters are also opposed to FA Cup semi-finals being played at Wembley, while fewer than half of those polled support the idea of a Team GB at the 2012 Olympics.[LNB]The first national survey by the Football Supporters' Federation, which represents fans in England and Wales, polled 6,400 supporters from the Premier League to non- League between July 1 and September 30.[LNB] Victim of race hate: Blackburn Rovers' midfielder El Hadji Diouf claimed he was abused by Everton fans[LNB]Its findings, to be published next week, reveal that: [LNB]One in three fans have been the victim of or witnessed racist abuse at games.One in four have been the victim of or witnessed homophobic abuse.80 per cent believe players show too little respect to officials.83 per cent say there is too much money in English football, with 90 per cent saying ticket prices are too high.90 per cent want stadiums to have safe standing areas.83 per cent are against FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley and only 49 per cent want a Team GB at the 2012 Olympics.FSF deputy chairman Jon Keen said: 'We talk to many fans and they all say money is ruining football. There's far too much money at the top and it's not shared just look at the number of Football League clubs who have been in administration. [LNB]'A few crumbs come through to the rest but more should be shared out.' [LNB] Diouf the target of internet death threats over Blackburn striker's 'racist abuse'I'm the victim! Blackburn star El Hadji Diouf claims that Everton fans threw bananas at himEverton hit back after 'outrageous' banana claim by El Hadji DioufPolice charge 11 with indecent chanting over Spurs fans' treatment of Sol CampbellEnglish debts ruining football: German chief demands clampdown on finances of Chelsea and Manchester United[LNB][LNB]
