Sheffield Wednesday have revealed the reason as to why they banned well known fan ‘Tango’ from Hillsborough for two years.
The supporters, whose real name is Paul Gregory, was kicked out along with his wife from the Owl’s game at Rotherham United during the Carabao Cup Second Round clash last month.
Sheffield Wednesday superfan Tango reveals why he was kicked out of Rotherham United clash #swfc https://t.co/56zK2MJ11v
— The Star, Sheffield (@SheffieldStar) August 29, 2019
Tango – Golf Oscar November Echo RUFC Swfc @paulm_davis pic.twitter.com/uHxekZdD6g
— Chris,,,, (@pidgpie) August 29, 2019
He was then banned for the second game in a row, this time at Hillsborough when his side lost 2-1 to Queens Park Rangers.
Tango Man getting kicked out of Hillsborough yesterday? #SWFC pic.twitter.com/KTs2yrEe8y
— Casual Mind (@CasualMind_) September 1, 2019
A Sheffield Wednesday spokesperson said: “We can confirm Mr Gregory has been excluded from all Sheffield Wednesday fixtures and official club events for a period of two years.
“Mr Gregory used foul and abusive language in an extremely aggressive manner to female stewards during our home fixture against QPR this month, leaving both deeply upset.
“Three days prior, Mr Gregory was ejected from the Carabao Cup-tie at Rotherham for offences which were in clear breach of EFL ground regulations and wholly unbefitting of the conduct we expect from our supporters.
“Mr Gregory, who has been warned over his conduct on numerous occasions historically, agreed that his actions were unacceptable in a recent meeting with the club’s safety officer, at which he was informed of the banning order. This has since been confirmed in writing and he now has the right to appeal this decision.”
Tango wrote on his profile: “Well it’s been confirmed, thank you for all your support over the past 40 years, it’s been a pleasure. Two year ban arrived in the post WAWAW.”
After finding out that Tango was banned by Sheffield Wednesday for two years, fans took to give their thoughts some were pleased, others weren’t – see those tweets on the next page.
Gary
10th December 2019 at 7:33 pm
typical. SWFC have always rewarded loyalty with a kick in the bollocks. Derek Dooley, DiCannio etc. I wont go on. Tangos probably put more money into the club over the years than most of the wankers on the board