Sheffield Wednesday issue ‘harsh’ list of offences which will see fans banned for a year

Sheffield Wednesday issue a ‘harsh’ list of offences which will see fans banned for a year as the club joins forces with the EFL.

The written warning includes how potential 1-YEAR BANS could be awarded for:

• Drinking alcohol in-view of the pitch
• Drunkenness in or around the stadium
• Smoking (including e-cigarettes) inside the stadium
• Non-discriminatory, abusive or aggressive behaviour
• Disorderly behaviour
• Foul and abusive language
• Breach of ticket regulations

 

The Owls are joining forces with the EFL and national authorities to reiterate the behaviour expected of fans whilst attending football matcheshttps://t.co/E2PKVk57OM

— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) February 25, 2022

CLUB STATEMENT:

Following an increasing number of disturbing incidents involving our supporters, both at Hillsborough and away from home, the Owls are joining forces with the EFL and national authorities to reiterate the behaviour expected of fans whilst attending football matches.

The UK Football Policing Unit published in-depth data in early 2022 covering the first half of the season, in which some extremely concerning trends were apparent.

Primarily, football-related arrests grew to record levels, alongside a similar number of reported incidents of disorder.

Sadly, a minority of Sheffield Wednesday supporters continue to undermine the family values central to the ethos of our club and together we must stamp it out.

Sanctions, as illustrated below, are in place for any individual/s proven to be in breach of EFL Ground Regulations, which will be applied when necessary.

Regulations must be adhered to both at Hillsborough and away from home – anyone breaking these rules, home or away, will be liable to the same sanctions.

The Owls are proud to report sell-out followings at almost every stadium we visit, alas the behaviour of a minority could lead to reduced allocations for the majority.

Without fans, football is nothing. But fans who bring Sheffield Wednesday and our good name into disrepute are simply not welcome at Hillsborough or beyond.

Thank you for your cooperation.

CLICK HERE for 2021/22 EFL Ground Regulations

CLICK HERE for the details of the SWFC sanction tariff as illustrated below:

Twitter users have since reacted as Sheffield Wednesday issue what some have described to be a ‘harsh’ list of offences which will see fans banned for a year…

@top7664: It’s actually watching SWFC that led me to do all these things 😂

@Ry4njames1: Might aswell ban us all with these rules 😂😂

@maccaowl: Swearing 😂😂😂 that’s us having having no fans 😂😂

@AndrewTeasdal13: I think they have forgotten what the 70’s and 80’s was like

@1867josh: Swearing or being drunk one season ban jesus christ 😂😂😂 is this the world we actually live in nowadays

@jimhadadream: End of the day, go out have 8 pints. Go to the match sing your heart out , limbs if we win, more singing, leave the match drink more pints 👌🏻👍🏻😂 just don’t be a twat running on the pitch, throwing smoke bombs at ppl and don’t go smashing up away grounds coz we lose 😂

@Barxthethird: good one. Love to see them try and evacuate half the north stand for swearing 😂😂😂😂😂

@madmidweeker: Rather puzzled about the “non-discriminatory behaviour” bit. Are you really saying people will get thrown out and banned for not being racist? Sounds like the club needs closing down with attitudes like this.

@OwlPricey: Give over. Being drunk watching the last few seasons has been a necessity 😂😂

@hay18643503: Invading pitches, throwing stuff onto the pitch and onto the players, racist and homophobic chants yeah I can understand the club banning supporters for that, but for swearing? That’s going OTT as far as I’m concerned.

@FTGBnutz: Swearing or being drunk? 90% of time that’s caused by what’s on pitch! 🧐

@B9Denaro: I’ll call the keeper a cunt from behind him all I like, thanks

@CoventryKing: Hope @Coventry_City never do this what a shit show 🤣 imagine not swearing at a football match Christ what next no larger or chanting? #PUSB

@TurnTh3Pag3: Swearing or being drunk one season ban hahah, they really don’t like working class people having a life do they

@top7664: They should have put numbers at the side of em so we can tick off how many we’ve done 😂

@mark42swfc: Football really is turning wank. Loved all away games I’ve been to the his season and seen 0 trouble. Fuck off yer boring twats

@neilbartrop: Can’t get drunk in the ground. Takes 30 mins to get a pint #swfc #nochance

@OwlsmediaCentre: No swearing is like getting put in detention at school. I agree with excessive behaviour like on pitch, throwing stuff, racism etc but swearing and enjoying a drink isn’t abit far fetched #swfc

@SwfcGurny: If you wasn’t so fucking shit we wouldn’t have to get blindo to watch you in the first place

@YorkshireTwed: It’s a sad state of affairs that adults have to be reminded of how to behave.

@albert_55: As a Wednesdayite of 55 years & 45 of them spent as a boozing adult if I get a ban for swearing or being to be perceived as drunk I’m done, I have no intention of being a pitch invader as some days my gout plays hell with my movement, pyrotechnics not as good as the 70’s either

@owlsy: Because of recent actions by our fans (and common decency) we are working with the EFL to ensure we don’t receive sanctions, if you read the rules they make perfect sense, and we all should be reporting anyone we see or hear breaking those rules UTO

@dannygeez23: The swearing is a bit harsh but totally agree with the throwing shit on the pitch.. no need for that and I’ve seen stuff thrown before and it just hits someone 5 rows down.. totally pointless

@CHARLIEUTF04: Song sheets will be provided along with clappers

@DDCopley: It’s impossible not to swear when watching Wednesday!