SYDNEY (Reuters) - Western Sydney Wanderers have banned 14 fans for 18 months after a section of their 'Red and Black Bloc' supporters group displayed an "offensive" banner during their A-League clash with Sydney FC on Saturday. The banner, depicting a blue-faced man said to resemble Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold performing a sex act, was held aloft by Wanderers' fans during their 1-0 A-League victory at Sydney's Olympic Stadium. Wanderers Chief Executive John Tsatsimas said in a statement on Tuesday the supporters group had shown disdain for the club. "Following a thorough review of the incident on Saturday including review of CCTV footage at the venue and examination of those involved ... we have acted to remove them from our club," Tsatsimas said. Western Sydney have already been given a suspended points deduction until the end of the season after fans lit flares in a previous match.

Source: The Star February 22, 2017 03:29 UTC