Lukaku tells fans to be respectful

ROMELU LUKAKU has told Manchester United fans to ‘respect each other’ after an anti-discrimination group complained about a lewd terrace chant. Kick It Out described a song, which makes reference to the size of Lukaku’s manhood, as ‘offensive and discriminatory’ with racist undertones in a letter to United earlier this week. United won’t tolerate racism and were seeking advice after the chant’s content came to light. The FA have asked United to keep them informed about how they are dealing with the issue. Lukaku broke his silence about the chant yesterday in a message on the club’s official Twitter account. ‘Great backing since I joined United,’ the striker tweeted. ‘Fans have meant well with their songs but let’s move on together. #respect each other.’ A small section of fans sang the song — to the tune of

Made of Stone by The Stone Roses — during the victory over Burton Albion in the League Cup on Wednesday. It had also been heard from one corner of Old Trafford in games against Basle and Everton. Before the match against Burton the club posted on social media that ‘action will be taken against any offensive behaviour’. Stewards were briefed on the matter before the match and prepared to act where necessary. No one was arrested nor did anyone complain to Greater Manchester Police.

latest annual figures show record profits, with the Old Trafford club making £80.8million on a £581.2m turnover. The wage bill, which excludes acquisitions after June 30, rose by £31.3m to £263.5m, which is the highest in the Premier League.