West Ham Fans Fly Banner Over Stadium Ahead Of FA Cup Match As Message Clear

West Ham supporters sent out a clear message to the board by flying a banner prior to the club's FA Cup fixture with Burton Albion.

The Hammers travelled to the Pirelli Stadium for a lunchtime kick-off in the fourth round but the clash with the League One outfit was overshadowed by a protest just before kick-off.

With broadcaster TNT Sports showing the game live, a plane flew over the ground calling for David Sullivan and Karren Brady to step down from the club's board. The message on the banner read, 'Sullivan and Brady out, 'No More BS'.

There was a delay to kick-off due to issues with one of the goals which needed to be fixed before the game could begin.

In the away section, some West Ham fans held up red cards with the same message 15 minutes into the game - to mark the amount of time the board has been in charge - as supporters made it clear that they want changes at the very top.

The East London outfit are currently 18th in the Premier League, three points behind 17th placed Nottingham Forest after 26 games.

Last time out, West Ham denied Michael Carrick and Manchester United a fifth win in a row - therefore preventing viral Red Devils fan Frank Ilett the opportunity to finally get his haircut.

Thomas Soucek put West Ham ahead just after half-time and Nuno Espirito Santo's side looked like they were heading for a much-needed win until Benjamin Sesko popped up with a smart finish to equalise in the 96th minute.

Journalist Henry Winter had reported that something “peaceful and special” was planned for the trip to Burton.

Laster this month, on the February 26, the club will hold a 'Fan Advisory Board meeting' with Brady. According to Winter, "ticketing, stadium, direction of club and ambition" will all be on the agenda as Hammers fans say their piece.