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Last Updated: Monday, 16 August, 2004, 15:12 GMT 16:12 UK
Football fans told to keep seated
Pride Park
Pride Park is an all-seater stadium and fans must sit down
Derby County football fans are being told they will be banned from home games if they do not remain seated.

The warning comes after two fans were ejected from Saturday's home game for repeatedly ignoring warnings to sit down in their seats.

Derby club officials said the pair will not be banned, adding they were the only ones being given a last chance.

Any other fans who refuse to sit down at the club's Pride Park ground will be banned, the club said.

Stadium manager Chris Parsons said the two thrown out on Saturday will have one more chance.

"I will let them back in the ground but I want them to ring me first.

"I will explain the situation to them. If they persist in standing when they come back in the ground - because I will keep an eye on them - then what will happen is they will not see any more games this season."




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