(Still) ain't misbehavin'

  • by Staff Writer
  • Thursday, 7th November 2013

West Ham United supporters are STILL the best behaved in the Premier League - according to the latest Premier League 'Fair Play' table.

Last month KUMB revealed how Hammers fans were topping the BPL 'Fair Play' table which issues marks based upon the 'behaviour of the public' - since when matches against Tottenham (a), Man City (h) and Swansea (a) have been taken into account.

And that remains the case this month with Hammers fans having increased their advantage over closest rivals, Sunderland - who rise from fourth to second in the table - to 0.32 of a point.

According to the Premier League's 'Fair Play' rules, each team begins a match with five points to which an additional five can be added for (acceptable) verbal support and recognition of good play by opposition players.

Conversely, a maximum of five points may be deducted for persistent foul and abusive language, persistent abuse of officials plus aggresive and threatening conduct towards opposition fans.

The 'Behaviour of the Public' is just one of six factors taken into account when deciding the overall Fair Play table. The other categories are 'Red/Yellow Cards', 'Positive Play', 'Respect Towards Opponents', 'Respect Towards the Referee' and 'Behaviour of Team Officials'.

West Ham are currently sixth in the overall Fair Play table with an average score of 8.42 - just 0.08 of a point behind current leaders Norwich City, who Sam Allardyce's men face at Carrow Road this weekend.


Barclays Premier League Fair Play Table
Includes matches up to and including Sunday, 27th October 2013



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