Romelu Lukaku on receiving end of weird Manchester United F.C. ‘racist’ chant

Romelu Lukaku, who has had a great start with Manchester United F.C., has been on the receiving end of a racist chant based on Stone Roses’ “Made of Stone” song and the anti-discriminatory group, Kick It Out, has called for the withdrawal of the chant.

British anti-discrimination group Kick It Out on Tuesday called on Manchester United fans to stop a “racist” chant about striker Romelu Lukaku.

Manchester United F.C. fans have been subjecting Romelu Lukaku to strange racist chants based on the song Stone Roses’ “Made of Stone”. (AFP)

The 24-year-old arrived from Everton in the summer for a fee that could reach GBP 90 million and has quickly become a popular figure among supporters, netting seven goals in as many games.

Lukaku already has a chant in his honour but the song, to the tune of the Stone Roses’ “Made of Stone”, refers to the size of his penis, using a stereotype about black men that has led Kick It Out to call for action.

“Kick It Out is aware of footage of alleged racist chanting by supporters of Manchester United that emerged on Wednesday,” said a spokesman for the group.

“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 (Football Association) to ensure that it is addressed swiftly.”

Scott Patterson, a season-ticket holder who runs the The Republik of Mancunia blog, called the chant “drivel that belongs in the 1980s”. “It’s a cheap and insulting stereotype that has no place in this day and age,” he posted.