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West Ham Fans Banned From Rapid Game

November 15, 2021 at 9:06 pm Leave a comment

As if the uncertainty about new Covid rules in Vienna weren’t enough to give travelling fans headaches, now UEFA has ruled that West Ham’s supporters will be banned from attending their Europa League clash with Rapid Vienna next week.

Following the 2-2 draw with Genk earlier this month which was marred by crowd trouble the UEFA has ruled against West Ham:

Charge of West Ham for crowd disturbances, Art. 16(2)(h) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations (DR) and throwing of objects, Art. 16(2)(b) DR upheld. “Decision: The CEDB has decided: to fine West Ham United FC €30,000 and ban the sale of tickets to its away supporters for the next one (1) UEFA competition match, for crowd disturbances, (and) to fine West Ham United FC €4,500 for throwing of objects.”

With all tickets already sold (the West Ham end and the stadium as a whole are sold out), what does that mean? Will English fans who have already got their tickets will be turned away? What about flights already booked which can’t be cancelled?

If West Ham appeal the decision that could mean that the decision would be temporarily lifted and supporters be able to travel to Vienna but potentially not be able to go to the next game in the knockouts. However, when Rapid’s fans were also banned following crowd troubles in London, the appeal was decided before the Zagreb game and the ban was upheld.

Everybody’s hoping that a club statement will be out imminently.

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