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- A group of fans were heard singing about Saints fan Sunak in King’s Cross
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A group of Leeds United supporters have been branded ‘sick’ after being heard singing a vile song about Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of the Championship play-off final.
Supporters were filmed singing as they traveled to Wembley for the crucial clash between Leeds and Southampton.
Some Leeds fans could be seen singing about Sunak, a Southampton supporter, on the way to the stadium.
Fans at King’s Cross station were heard chanting: ‘We are Leeds, we are mean, Rishi Sunak is a paedophile.’
While some social media users found the clip funny, others condemned the supporters for the “sick” chant.
Leeds fans head to Wembley ahead of the play-off final with Southampton
Sunak is a Southampton fan and was present for their play-off semi-final win over West Brom
‘I can’t stand the Tories and Rishi Sunak, but this is not OK. Saying someone is so disgustingly dirty when they are not is not only dangerous but sick,” one person responded.
‘Some words should never be thrown around so easily, joke or not. This word is one. Shameful.’
Another replied: ‘I hate the Tories with a passion but this is not acceptable. He has a family and should not be subjected to this.”
Sunak was in the stands last week as Southampton booked their place in the play-off final.
The Saints beat West Brom 3–1 in the second leg at St Mary’s, setting up the showdown with Leeds.
Southampton and Leeds are aiming for an immediate return to the Premier League after both clubs were relegated last season.
Sunak had laughed off a question earlier this week about whether he would rather see Southampton promoted or win the general election.
The Prime Minister expressed hope that Che Adams will be fit to line up at Wembley.
The Prime Minister said he was ‘buzzing’ after the play-off semi-final win over West Brom
Leeds and Southampton will look to secure an immediate return to the Premier League
“Well it was great to be at St Mary’s with my family on Friday evening,” Sunak told GB News.
‘I have never experienced such an atmosphere at St Mary’s, at least for years. It was really great, I’m very happy for everyone.
‘I’m looking forward to Sunday, hoping that Che Adams is fit and we can march back to the Premier League. Here we come.’
Sunak’s comments came ahead of his announcement on Wednesday that the general election will take place on July 4.
The Prime Minister made a blunder on Thursday after asking brewery staff in Wales if they were looking forward to football despite their team failing to qualify for Euro 24.
