FA plans on meeting with England supporters over controversial chanting

In an attempt to stamp out the "Fuck the IRA" chants that marred England's friendly against Scotland on Tuesday, the Football Association plans on meeting with supporters over the upcoming four-month international break.

The FA has issued an apology for any offense that may have been taken at Celtic Park. With England set to take on the Republic of Ireland next June, the meetings will be aimed at ensuring that similar incidents don't occur in Dublin.

"We apologize for any offense caused by a section of the England support at the match with Scotland," an FA spokesman said, according to the Guardian. "The FA does not condone inappropriate and offensive chanting and intends to meet with supporters' groups to discuss the wider issues. We have consistently urged supporters to show respect and not to chant songs that could be regarded as insulting to others – particularly from a religious or political perspective."

Many were upset at how the England band had appeared complicit with the "Fuck the IRA" chants on Tuesday. However, leader John Hemmingham insisted that he and his bandmates were unaware of what kind of song they were supporting.