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Theo Squires

Shrewsbury Town ban fans after vile Hillsborough chants at Liverpool match

Shrewsbury Town have confirmed they have banned two fans following an investigation into incidents which take place on the day of the Shrews' FA Cup trip to Liverpool.

A video emerged on Twitter on the night after the game which appeared to show a group of Shrewsbury fans in Liverpool city centre chanting in reference to Hillsborough, making vile taunts about the 1989 disaster which caused the death of 97 fans.

Shrewsbury condemned those involved in the video in a club statement released following the game, with goalkeeper Harry Burgoyne one of many who took to social media to share his disgust, and confirmed they were in contact with the local police.

And now two supporters have been banned from attending future games for a total of eight years following an investigation.

In an official club statement, Shrewsbury Town said: "As part of the ongoing investigation into incidents at the Liverpool Emirates FA Cup tie, Shrewsbury Town has today banned two individuals from attending future games for a total of eight years.

"As a Club we do not condone and will not tolerate any behaviour that breaches our supporter code of conduct and brings our good name into disrepute."

Liverpool ran out 4-1 winners in the match at Anfield thanks to goals from Kaide Gordon, Roberto Firmino and a Fabinho brace, and will now face Cardiff City in the FA Cup fourth round on February 6.

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