West Ham fans staged a plane protest against their owners during live coverage of their FA Cup clash with Burton Albion.
The game, televised live on TNT Sports, was used as an opportunity for the beleaguered Hammers supporters to air their grievances, with the club currently locked in a relegation battle.
Early in the game, a plane with a banner reading ‘Sullivan & Brady out – no more BS!’ was seen above Pirelli Stadium.
And fans inside the ground played their part too, holding up red cards with ‘No more BS’, written on them.
On the live coverage, the commentator said: ‘Now were were told to expect there would be a plane going over the stadium, a peaceful and special protest had been promised by West Ham supporters.’
On BBC Radio Five Live, former West Ham goalkeeper Rob Green said: ”The [West Ham] owners have banned banners inside the London Stadium so you are not allowed to voice your protests in terms of signage or anything like that at the ground. The fans have been innovative.
A banner protesting the West Ham ownership was seen flying above the ground
‘Their concerns are still going on but what they can do is support the team on the pitch and they have good reason at the minute because they have good momentum.’
West Ham’s vice-chair Karen Brady is to meet the Fan Advisory Board on February 26 to discuss the ongoing fan concerns over ticketing, the stadium, and the overall direction of the club.
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