"The Hammers say the unusual move is part of "increased security activity" that will take place at the London derby, which kicks off at 17:30 BST. It is one of a number of measures the club have taken "for the safety of all supporters and to prevent any fans of the away club from gaining access to home sections of the stadium"."
"West Ham said their increased security presence will include "additional checks at turnstiles, restrictions on half-and-half scarves or items illustrating the colours/crests of both clubs and steps to ensure home areas remain for West Ham United fans only". "Supporters who have purchased half-and-half scarves from unofficial sellers will be required to hand them over to security staff at the security checkpoints and these scarves will not be returned.""
"West Ham have lost three of their opening four games of the season and their official fan advisory board has issued a vote of no confidence in the club's board. Another fan group has called for a protest, external before the home game against Crystal Palace on 20 September and a boycott of Brentford's visit on 20 October."
West Ham will implement increased security measures for the London derby against Tottenham, kicking off at 17:30 BST. Security staff will confiscate half-and-half scarves and any other items featuring both clubs' colours or crests before fans enter London Stadium, and confiscated unofficial scarves will not be returned. Additional checks at turnstiles and steps to ensure home areas remain for West Ham fans only will be enforced. The club aims to keep away supporters out of home sections for safety. The team has had a poor start to the season and faces fan unrest, including a vote of no confidence and planned protests.
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