FA Cup tie delayed as protest plane flown over stadium and goal malfunctions | Football | Sport
West Ham United’s FA Cup clash with Burton Albion was delayed for four minutes because of a malfunction with the net. It came amid a chaotic start to proceedings at the Pirelli Stadium, as the West Ham fans were protesting their current ownership group.
A plane with a banner reading: “[David] Sullivan and [Karen] Brady out” was seen flying over the stadium ahead of kick-off, while the travelling fans packed in behind one of the goals were making their voices heard. Some fans were also seen holding another banner that read: “Time 2 sell, name your price. BS out.”
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