Former EFL team ban their OWN FANS from matches for criticising the club and chairman on social media

YEOVIL Town have banned fans from attending matches who have criticised the club and the chairman on social media.

The Glovers are 15th in the National League and appear to have consolidated following promotion last season.

But the club has looked to clamp down on criticism after falling out of the play-off hunt, having been one point off the top seven at Christmas.

Fans have found themselves banned from the club, with Yeovil claiming “negative comments” from supporters on social media have “caused significant disruption”.

One Yeovil fan revealed he has been banned from Huish Park for two years and shared a letter he received from the club.

It read: “Following a thorough review of your recent conduct on social media platform X, we are writing to inform you that, as a result of your negative comments and remarks regarding the club and the chairman, the decision has been made to impose a banning order on you.

“This order prohibits you from attending any matches, events, or entering the premises associated with the club with immediate effect.

“Your comments have caused significant disruption and created an environment that is not conducive to the values and reputation of the club.

“As such, you are hereby prohibited from entering the club's stadium, training facilities and any other properties associated with Yeovil Town.

“This ban will remain in place for a period of two years from the date of this letter.

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“We ask that you consider this matter seriously. We trust you understand the severity of this issue and the necessity of maintaining a respectful environment at Yeovil Town.”

The post publishing the letter on X sparked backlash towards the club from fans.

One fan offered criticism, saying: “Embarrassing behaviour from the club is that. What a weak spineless bunch to send a letter like that. They didn't even have the nerve to put a name on it!”

Another added: “Absolutely shambles of a way to run a football club. Embarrassing themselves.”

And a third wrote: “Absolute ridiculous from a football club to do that.

“And as others have said, no name on it! What a cowardly thing to do.”

SunSport has contacted Yeovil Town for comment.