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Sheffield Wednesday hand lifetime ban to fan after ‘abhorrent’ social media post
General view of Hillsborough during the Championship match at Hillsborough, Sheffield, September 14, 2024

SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY have issued a lifetime ban to an individual responsible for an “abhorrent” social media post after a West Brom supporter died following a medical emergency at Hillsborough on Saturday.

West Brom confirmed the death of fan Mark Townsend during the match, which ended in a 3-2 win to the Owls.

In a statement, Wednesday said: “Sheffield Wednesday can confirm a lifetime ban from all club activities and premises for the individual responsible for an abhorrent social media post.

 

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