Sheffield Wednesday release statement as FA open investigation ahead of Leeds United clash
Sheffield Wednesday have addressed supporters ahead of Friday’s clash with Leeds United at Hillsborough
Sheffield Wednesday are the subject of another FA investigation following the poor conduct of some supporters during this week’s clash with Plymouth Argyle. The Owls won the game 1-0 to move to within touching distance of Championship safety, but unfortunately, the misbehaviour of some fans has been the questioned once more.
In statement released on the club website, Wednesday revealed a missile was thrown from the North Stand in the direction of a linesman on Tuesday night. The club have vowed to punish whoever launched the missile, but it’s not the first time Wednesday have been dragged over hot coals due to fan misconduct this season.
Sheffield Wednesday fan Dale Houghton was handed a 12-week suspended prison sentence for mocking the death of Bradley Lowery ahead of the club’s clash with Sunderland in September. Houghton was also banned from attended football matches for five years and ordered to complete 200 hours o
Sheffield Wednesday release statement as FA open investigation ahead of Leeds United clash
Sheffield Wednesday have addressed supporters ahead of Friday’s clash with Leeds U
Sheffield Wednesday are the subject of another FA investigation following the poor conduct of some supporters during this week’s clash with Plymouth Argyle. The Owls won the game 1-0 to move to within touching distance of Championship safety, but unfortunately, the misbehaviour of some fans has been the questioned once more.
In statement released on the club website, Wednesday revealed a missile was thrown from the North Stand in the direction of a linesman on Tuesday night. The club have vowed to punish whoever launched the missile, but it’s not the first time Wednesday have been dragged over hot coals due to fan misconduct this season.
The club are still awaiting the outcome of an investigation following the alleged racist abuse aimed at Coventry City’s Kasey Palmer in January, too.
As such, the Owls are imploring supporters to behave themselves this evening as Danny Rohl’s side take on Yorkshire rivals Leeds United at Hillsborough in a game that could have huge implications at both ends of the Championship table.
A statement released on the club’s official channels read: “Despite continued reminders on the conduct of our supporters whilst following the team, we regret to report that the club are again the subject of an FA investigation following our home game against Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday.
