A group of Sunderland supporters have launched a petition against their club’s decision to ban them from the Stadium of Light. This petition has been created following an approach to the Football Supporters' Federation by a group of Sunderland fans arrested, but not charged, for their involvement at an incident that took place at Newcastle Central Station on 8th August between supporters returning from the Hearts pre-season friendly and Northumbria Police.
These supporters have continually maintained that they are innocent of any crime and were shocked and outraged to receive notice that they have been banned from attending games at the Stadium of Light around 28th November, nearly three months after the event.
Unfortunately, the FSF has noticed more and more clubs banning supporters first and asking questions later and they urge all football fans to stand together against this decision. Why are fans treated differently to the rest of society? Why are we guilty until proven innocent?
Please follow this link to sign the petition and pledge your support.
Thank you.
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