After being witness to eight straight defeats, those supporters who's patience is already being severely tested, were told that because of persistent standing their club cards have been disabled.
West Ham's boss Alan Pardew last night publicly pleaded with the Hammers faithful to be patient and to support the team 100% on Sunday against Blackburn Rovers in a must-win game however a move such as this will only go further to alienate the loyal fans that the club so desperately needs right now.