Don’t you dare spoil this for us West Ham warn rebel fans vowing to defy a UEFA ban by travelling to Austria in search of neutral tickets.
West Ham fans were raging after it was announced UEFA have banned them from buying tickets for the trip to Rapid Wien next Thursday due to disturbances in previous games.
The problem is thousands of Hammers fans – myself included – already had match tickets, flights and accommodation booked.
Don’t you dare spoil this for us West Ham warn fans after rebels vow to defy UEFA ban
West Ham have today reluctantly accepted the UEFA ban.
Some West Ham fans are not of the same mindset, though, it would appear.
According to the likes of Hammers fan site KUMB, a number of West Ham supporters are set to defy the ban by travelling to Austria anyway.
And some fans have indicated they will go there in the hope of picking up tickets locally given there is a neutral section at Rapid Wien’s Allianz Stadion.
Well West Ham have warned those supporters in no uncertain terms that they should not dare ruin it for Moyes and other Hammers fans by potentially sparking more punishments from UEFA.
“Despite the Club’s robust processes around our own security and operations in support of our ticketed fans who travelled to Genk, evidence has been presented to confirm that a small number of ticketless individuals caused disturbances and illegally gained entrance to Genk’s stadium,” West Ham said in a statement on whufc.com.
“West Ham United condemn the behaviour of this group of individuals and we are working to identify them following their actions, which have now ultimately led to our supporters – the vast majority of whom behaved impeccably in Belgium – being punished and resulting in David Moyes’ team being forced to play in Austria without the backing of the Club’s fans, whose loyal and passionate support has spurred the Hammers on during an unbeaten opening four games of the Europa League adventure so far.
“Now that attendance at the match is no longer permitted, West Ham United strongly urges supporters NOT to travel to Vienna next week.
“Fans will not be granted access to the Allianz Stadion and any attempt to enter the stadium could lead to further sanctions for the individuals and the Club in the future.”
As pointed out by insiders Claret and Hugh, West Ham could face being forced to play behind closed doors if UEFA deem the club and its fans to have broken the rules again.
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