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Confronting the 'tragedy chanting' football fans

A football fan who was at Hillsborough the day 97 people died is helping to educate people about so-called "tragedy chanting".

It involves supporters singing songs about disasters - like the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest - to taunt rival fans.

Amanda Stanger uses her own experience of the event to speak to fellow Forest supporters arrested for tragedy-related abuse.

She said they can have their season ticket confiscated - and even be prosecuted - if they fail to complete an education programme.

Reuters Nottingham Forest fans display a banner which says 'Respect the 97'
Reuters Nottingham Forest fans display a banner which says 'Respect the 97'

Speaking to BBC Radio Nottingham, Ms Stanger said: "Chanting is part of football - it's how you show your support and encourage the team.