Crystal Palace at war with supporters' group after 'insulting' decision

Crystal Palace has upset fans by removing a long-standing banner to make way for new LED advertising. The Holmesdale Fanatics supporters group is furious with the club, accusing them of 'sabotage'.

Their banner, which carries the group's name, was located in the upper tier of the Holmesdale Road End at Selhurst Park. However, the club's bosses have decided to take it down to add advertising to that part of their home ground.

The Fanatics are outraged by this move, calling it «beyond comprehension». They released a statement expressing their disappointment with the club's decision.

«After a strong start on Saturday, it's time to push on together for what we all hope will be a proud unified era. Our top-flight status has been built upon that very unity and galvanised by a unique fanbase and style of support which brings untold positives,» the statement read.

«So for the club to be sabotaging that very support is beyond comprehension. Removing the long-standing banner for more soulless LED advertising goes against every principle that the Palace identity has been built on and is flat out insulting to years of hard work and loyalty.», reports Mirror Online.

«This banner is symbolic and represents the unique Holmesdale support from all in the stand. Even corporate teams such as Chelsea and Manchester United have chosen to offer multiple upper-tier spaces for banners.»

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