Tyrese Campbell was the target of sickening chants from Stoke fans at Bramall Lane (Picture: Getty)

Stoke City have condemned the ‘sickening’ and ‘abhorrent’ chanting members of the club’s fanbase directed at Tyrese Campbell during the side’s clash with Sheffield United last weekend.

Campbell doubled Sheffield United’s advantage against his former team – after Kieffer Moore’s early opener – and the hosts held firm to secure a comfortable 2-0 victory at Bramall Lane.

But vile chanting heard amongst Stoke’s away support has somewhat overshadowed Saturday’s Championship contest, with fans targeting Campbell following the recent death of his father Kevin.

The popular ex-Arsenal, Everton and West Brom striker died from multiple organ failure aged just 54 in June and Stoke released a statement this afternoon outlining their ‘zero-tolerance approach’ to such chants.
‘The club has a zero-tolerance approach to tragedy chanting and strongly condemns the abhorrent actions of the individuals involved,’ a statement on Stoke’s official website read.

‘Any evidence brought to the attention of the club that implicates individuals in such behaviour will be acted upon without hesitation and the police will also be informed.

‘The club will continue to work with fellow clubs, police forces and all relevant authorities to identify perpetrators of illegal actions and to ensure ...