Tottenham will face West Ham in their first London derby of the season this Saturday.
Tottenham are marginal favourites for the clash with West Ham in the Premier League, despite enjoying a better start to the season.
Mohammed Kudus could come back to torment West Ham after switching East London for North London this summer.
Now, the Hammers have taken a bold decision, which has been questioned ahead of the encounter.
West Ham to confiscate half-and-half scarves for Tottenham clash
Spurs and West Ham are set for blustery conditions, with strong winds expected for the Premier League battle.
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After two games, many would have expected the Lilywhites to walk the encounter, but the Hammers’ unexpected win over Nottingham Forest will have given them confidence.
The East London club are also preparing for breezy conditions off the pitch by banning half-and-half scarves as part of enhanced security measures.
However, that decision has been questioned by Alan Brazil on talkSPORT as he hosted alongside Gabby Agbonlahor on 12 September (06:06am).
Brazil said: “I’m reading today that they’ll confiscate them, but I don’t think that’s allowed.”
Agbonlahor replied: “You’re asking for trouble if you sell those outside West Ham’s stadium. West Ham have said they’re banning them.”
Brazil then added: “You can’t do that; you can’t confiscate them. It’s your property. How can they do that? I don’t think you can do that, legally.”
Why have West Ham banned half-and-half scarves?
The Irons have made this decision because half-and-half scarves blur the lines and make it difficult to know which club a person supports.
While that might not be a problem for most games, a volatile atmosphere could develop between the two teams.
One of the main concerns is that away supporters could get into the home end, which could lead to friction between supporters.
Given that the two clubs have become popular with tourists, there will likely be a significant number of neutrals in attendance.
Furthermore, the meaning of the match might get lost on them, and that could lead to unintentional trouble.
As the London Stadium is private property, it seems that West Ham are within their rights to make such decisions.