Brandon Pedryc, 23, waved a message mocking the death of former Sheffield United player George Baldock during a derby, receiving a football banning order.
District Judge Marcus Waite described Bedryc's actions as a 'moment of madness', emphasizing the significant upset caused to family and friends of the deceased.
Pedryc approached police soon after realizing his actions went viral, stating it was 'a sick joke, nothing more' and aimed to provoke United fans.
Despite claiming he was provoked, the judge noted that Pedryc 'raised the stakes' and accepted that distress followed from his actions.
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