Wednesday, 19 April 2006, 15:11 GMT 16:11 UK
Car protestors target footballers
Protesters have targeted Chelsea footballers over their use of large cars by staging a protest at the club's training ground.
Members of a group calling themselves the Alliance Against Urban 4x4s waved placards as footballers arrived at the ground in Cobham, Surrey.
The group believes Premiership footballers should drive small cars rather than SUVs.
An organiser said the protest aimed to raise issues of driving 4x4s in cities.
"When people are choosing a car they're going to take in to consideration the safety factors and the environmental factors, so we're just highlighting those by having a fun day," said Sarah Mitchell.
Chelsea Football Club declined to comment over the protest.
The alliance wants increased congestion charges and road taxes for 4x4 owners and a ban on advertising the vehicles in mainstream media.
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