"Enough nonsense." West Ham fans stage unusual protest with airplane banner
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
Furious West Ham fans staged an unusual protest against the club's management during the live broadcast of the FA Cup match against Burton Albion. A plane flew over the stadium carrying a banner that read: "Sullivan and Brady out — enough nonsense!" Meanwhile, supporters in the stands held up red cards emblazoned with "No more nonsense."
The protest targeted the club's board of directors, which has been in power for 15 years. In the 15th minute of the match, fans displayed their red cards in a show of dissent, while still cheering on the team on the pitch. Former West Ham goalkeeper Rob Green noted that the owners ban banners inside the stadium, so the fans had to get creative.
A meeting of the advisory board, featuring Karren Brady, is scheduled for February 26, where fans will have the chance to discuss their grievances regarding tickets, stadium conditions, and the overall direction of the club. Currently, West Ham sit 18th in the Premier League, facing the real risk of starting next season in the Championship.
