Sheff Wed fans in fake shirts may be 'asked to leave'

Sheffield Wednesday have asked supporters not to buy counterfeit shirts

Sheffield Wednesday have warned that home fans wearing counterfeit shirts at Hillsborough could be ejected from the stadium.

The South Yorkshire club issued a statement on their website to "respectfully request" that supporters refrain from wearing fake shirts at home games.

Wednesday stated: “Anyone found to be wearing a fake shirt inside Hillsborough could be asked to leave, with information passed on to the relevant parties.”

They have also made it clear that staff at the official club shop will refuse requests to add numbers or letters to counterfeit shirts.

In a statement titled 'brand protection', the club said sales of fake shirts can "impact directly on club revenues" and official club merchandise could be bought from the Owls Megastore or online store.

"Although we cannot prevent supporters from wearing counterfeit shirts away from Hillsborough, we do respectfully request that such products are not displayed inside the stadium," the statement added.

The Owls begin their Championship campaign on Sunday at home to Plymouth (16:00 BST).