The use of the word "Yid" in football chants by Tottenham fans has attracted comment from the FA, the police and even David Cameron, but should its use be stamped out? Most Spurs fans are not Jewish but the club has an historical association with London's Jewish community and adoption of the Y-word by Tottenham fans is an attempt to deflect anti-Semitic abuse by rival fans, according to the club. But what are the origins of the word and should its use be considered offensive? Continue reading the main story “Start Quote ...any Jewish person with any relative that experienced the Holocaust would not easily walk around anywhere shouting "Yid"” End Quote Dr Helen Beer...
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