United has privately recognized the inappropriateness of recent offensive chants but declined to comment publicly. Varney emphasized that clubs have the authority to address such issues through bans, fines, or educational initiatives to rebuild trust, highlighting that 85% of women who experienced sexism in football did not report it due to doubts about their concerns being taken seriously. In contrast, some, like former striker Troy Deeney, argue that such chants are ingrained in football culture, suggesting emotional reactions are part of the game.
