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Fans left ‘disgusted’ with letter sent by Oldham Athletic to supporter

Fans have been left ‘disgusted’ with a letter sent by Oldham Athletic to a supporter with the tweet going viral on social media.

A Latics fan has been banned from attending home and away matches for 3 years due to demonstrating his unhappiness towards the current regime.

He received a letter in the post and have since outed the League Two club with what was written causing backlash and even more unrest.

THE LETTER:

“Dear Mr. Knowles,

“I took the role of General Manager here at the Club recently and have been asked by the Board of Directors to review actions of individuals that we feel are deliberately geared to harm and cause distress to the Club, its fans and stakeholders.

“You have regularly displayed your desire to promote your dislike of Oldham Athletic Football Club, its management and its progression; and you are influencing others to do the same.

“You are taking deliberate steps to harm the Club and cause distress.

“In light of these circumstances, I am writing to inform you that you are officially banned from all First team and youth team games at Boundary Park and at any other ground where either team are playing for a minimum period of 3 years.

“This is imposed with immediate effect and expires on the 17th December 2024

“I will be forwarding this correspondence to GM Police and our Stadium Safety Officer for their records and action. Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the Club Safety Officer (Steve Clarke)”

“Regards, Steven Brown, general manager, Oldham Athletic.”

– LETTER ENDS –

As mentioned, fans were left ‘disgusted’ with the letter sent by Oldham Athletic to the supporter, see what they tweeted below…

@PaulEdinTurner: Can they actually do that? You haven’t committed an offense. 3 year ban for having an opinion.

@Handbags82: They can for their own property, but I’d like to see them try to enforce it at another ground. @FairCop_

@mrsyuskinson: Not referenced the clauses you have breached. Assuming you both have ST and reading the terms I can’t find one that says you can not be un happy and voice that unhappiness. #oafc

@jack_Adcock22: So sorry you have to deal with this shit mate. I can’t see that being legal at all, but I reckon we should all as fans be writing to the club

@LuisAdrianoUK: @WeAreTheFSA, are you able to help these Oldham fans here. This doesn’t sit right.

@RedsssSeaside: They can’t ban you from other grounds and it has nothing to do with the Police, but I expect you know that by now. solidarity.

@AM_OAFC: Not sure there’s any legal foundation for their actions here Brad. Get the FSA to have a look.

@uns_phil: Absolutely scandalous this, you are two of Latics most passionate and colourful fans and have done nothing to deserve this. Genuinely fear for the club under this regime, I really do

@salopcast: Sorry to read this Bradley. It will all be over one day. Hope you have a great Christmas with your son. Ollie – Shrewsbury Town

@_Dr_Phibes: Shocking decision by the club. I can only presume that even hardened ALMO supporters will think this is a step to far.

@MartinLucas_: Outrageous. Let us know what you were doing and let’s do more of it. It’s obviously got to them. Plus, this needs to be legally challenged. #oafc

@iiSteveJonesii: @KieranMaguire @mjshrimper A new low at Oldham Athletic?

@liamnorbs: Gents, the club is a shambles and this proves it. We need to stay away for good now until change of ownership or admin. Rotten to the core.

@nipoafc: Holy f*ck.

@GKMarshall: This is absolutely ridiculous. How people can back the owners at this point, is well and truly beyond me. 🤡

@TrueThaif: This is outrageous and really crap, but take this from it: You’ve been discussed at board level, and you have really got under their skin.

@aitchyrobinson: That’s a shocking letter, the worst bit being “your dislike of Oldham Athletic Football Club”. That’s disgusting – it’s clearly not the club you dislike… All the best, you’ll get your club back one day lads, hopefully sooner rather than later. Solidarity from a Crewe fan

@petrillog89: This stinks of furthering the agenda of implosion. They finally relegate us they can try and pin it on a minority of the fanbase actually trying to get our club back to what we used to know #oafc

@rphamer1984: I would check the legality of that. Home games, maybe…. but Away games?! I doubt that is legal. I am sure you’ll need an official banning order.

@Payne_Joe6: Appalling response from the club. I would run this by legal and see if they can do it without probable cause. Everyone is entitled to an opinion no matter what it is

@TheSandyLaner1: @POF_POD Have you seen this letter? Absolutely shocking way to treat fans that care about their club.

@fielding_tam: Looks like the battle lines are being drawn just like they were when the Oystons started suing Blackpool fans The fanbase must stand with you as this is outrageous – though as others have said it’s also ludicrous to suggest you can be banned from away games as well ! Good luck

@wroteforluck87: Get in touch with someone at @WeAreTheFSA

@DGKMcFarlane: That’s bloody shocking, what they should do is send one to all fans then because we all feel the same!

@oafc19: So the trust don’t have to meet with him, I’m telling you right now! #oafc

@andy171076: Just when you thought the club couldn’t stoop any lower. I had my first season ticket 1984-85 having paid on the gate before that. Can’t see me stepping in the ground ever again. Thanks @OfficialOAFC for destroying the club and alienating supporters.

@rodger59:
First they ignore you,
Then they laugh at you,
Then they might you,
Then you win
Good luck

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