Romelu Lukaku song lyrics: What are the words to controversial Manchester United chant?

MANCHESTER UNITED have sought specialist advice over whether the Romelu Lukaku song heard at Old Trafford is racist - but what are the words?

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Romelu Lukaku song: What are the lyrics to the chant?

The chant has not been used by fans in a derogatory way towards the Belgian striker but Kick It Out have suggested called for the club to punish supporters who sing it.

What are the words to the Romelu Lukaku song?

(To the tune of Stone Roses' Made of Stone)

"Romelu Lukaku,

"He's our Belgium scoring genius,

"He's got a 24 inch penis,

"Scoring all the goals,

"B*****d to his toes."

Fans chant explicit song about Romelu Lukaku

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Romelu Lukaku celebrates after netting for Manchester United

Former United star Paul Ince has disputed the fact it’s offensive and told Paddy Power: “Personally, I don’t think the chant is racist.

“I honestly think it’s a group of fans that have got carried away and did not expect the backlash they have got. I’d say it’s just a bit of fun, that’s got out of control now.

“For a player to hear that sung about themselves, I do think they’d think it was amusing, a bit of a laugh. If this chant was being sang at me when I was playing, I would just laugh it off and that would be it.

“Fans have sung chants for years and far worse than that in my time, though I suppose a lot of them would have never been heard because of social media.

“I don’t think Romelu Lukaku would say it was racist.”

Lukaku, meanwhile, has urged fans to move on from the song. The official United Twitter account tweeted yesterrday: "United’s official Twitter account posted his quotes which read: “Great backing since I joined #MUFC. Fans have meant well with their songs but let’s move on together. #RespectEachOther”."

Lukaku, 24, arrived from Everton in the summer in a deal that could reach £90million and has quickly become a popular figure among supporters, netting seven goals in as many games.

A spokesperson from anti-discrimination body Kick It Out said: "Kick It Out is aware of footage of alleged racist chanting by supporters of Manchester United that emerged on Wednesday evening (13 September).

"The lyrics used in the chant are offensive and discriminatory. Racist stereotypes are never acceptable in football or wider society, irrespective of any intention to show support for a player.

"We have contacted Manchester United regarding the issue and will be working closely with them and The FA to ensure that it is addressed swiftly.

"If we receive any reports relating to the discriminatory chant, those will be passed on to the governing body and the perpetrators can expect to face punishment."

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed they are not currently looking into the matter. There have not been any complaints to GMP as things stand.

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