Sheffield United fans held a funeral protest

• Fans held a funeral protest on the streets of Sheffield.
• The club is facing financial difficulties and wage delays.
• The match ended in a defeat of 0-3 for Sheffield United.

BBC

Sheffield United fans held a symbolic funeral in the form of a protest against the situation at the club, which they refer to as the "death of the club."

The protest took place in Hillsborough before the match against Stoke City. Fans carried a coffin, on which were dates marking the club's founding in 1867 and 2025, symbolizing the demise of the team.

The club owner, Dejphon Chansiri, is facing criticism due to financial problems that have led to wage delays for players and staff. This situation has sparked anger among fans, who are threatening to stop buying the club's merchandise.

The protest occurred after the local council announced a ban from the South Stand of Hillsborough Stadium, which had been closed due to structural safety issues.

In the match against Stoke City, which ended in a 0-3 defeat for Sheffield United, fans continued to protest, chanting gasps at the owner's address.

The club has serious problems, including issues with transfers and unpaid bills to tax authorities. Fans believe that the situation has reached a critical point.

The leader of the Sheffield United supporters' organization, Ian Bennett, expressed concern that the protest could lead to serious consequences for managing the club.

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