English football fans could face criminal charges for using an offensive term . The Football Association is warned fans not to use the word ` ` yid '' ` The Y-word causes offense to many people , Jewish and non-Jewish , however it is intended , '' said Rich . The word has been used by Jews and to describe them throughout history . English Premier League club Arsenal also has a large Jewish fan base .
English football fans could face criminal charges for using an offensive term . The Football Association is warned fans not to use the word ` ` yid '' The word has been used by Jews and to describe them throughout history . English Premier League club Arsenal also has a large Jewish fan base .