'Frankly...' - Stefan Borson tells Premier League how to deal with offensive Everton chants

Stefan Borson says the Premier League should appeal to fan groups to curb offensive chants, as bans would be unenforceable.

Stefan Borson, former Manchester City financial adviser, has told Football Insider that the Premier League faces little realistic hope of stopping offensive chants about Everton through formal provisions, calling such action "wholly unrealistic and an overreach."

The comments come after Liverpool MP Ian Byrne announced he would write to Premier League chief Richard Masters over poverty chants directed at Everton during Chelsea's recent win at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The chants were particularly audible during a stoppage caused by Emi Martinez's head injury.

Borson suggested that appealing to influential fan groups may be the best available approach, as some groups have significant sway over away fans and core singing sections. However, he acknowledged this method is unlikely to be fully effective. He warned that attempting to impose supporter bans would be counterproductive, opening the door to further complications. While Borson does not condone offensive chanting, he made clear that eliminating it entirely is an impossible task.