West Ham Ban Half-and-half Scarves For London Derby Against Tottenham

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West Ham person taken nan different measurement of banning half-and-half scarves for nan London derby against Tottenham.

The move is among a number of accrued information measures aimed astatine preventing distant supporters from getting into nan location sections astatine nan London Stadium for a perchance volatile match.

The return of Mohammed Kudus, signed by Spurs for £55m successful nan summer, is expected to beryllium among a number of anticipated flashpoints West Ham are seeking to antagonistic pinch other information measures for nan precocious day kick-off.

The Ghana international’s comments successful nan aftermath of West Ham’s arguable waste to Spurs – nan first subordinate to beryllium transferred betwixt nan 2 clubs since January 2011 – person gone down severely pinch sections of nan location support. A clip posted by Tottenham connected their X societal media has Kudus saying: “I only wanted Spurs.”

Saturday’s 5.30pm Premier League fixture against Tottenham is being broadcast by Sky Sports and location are reports that immoderate supporters are readying protests against David Sullivan and nan remainder of West Ham’s owners.

The eastbound London nine said connected its website; “West Ham United would for illustration to make supporters alert that enhanced information measures will beryllium successful spot for Saturday’s lucifer against Tottenham Hotspur. This includes further checks astatine turnstiles, restrictions connected half-and-half scarves aliases items illustrating nan colours/crests of some clubs and steps to guarantee location areas stay for West Ham United fans only.

“We would for illustration to kindly inquire each supporters for patience erstwhile entering nan stadium to let our unit to execute these checks, particularly during nan busiest times successful nan 45 minutes up of kick-off.”