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title: "West Ham United: Fans react to the announcement of free travel for rearranged fixture"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/hammers-official-statement-david-gold-sullivan-fans/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Kealan Hughes"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2020-02-10T13:20:49Z"
modified: "2020-02-10T13:20:49Z"
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# West Ham United: Fans react to the announcement of free travel for rearranged fixture

**Many West Ham fans were dealt a blow with the news on Sunday that the match against Manchester City was postponed due to bad weather conditions.**

However, it was not a disastrous day as relegation rivals Bournemouth lost at Sheffield United while the rearranged fixture could work in their favour due to City’s [hectic fixture schedule](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7984103/Manchester-City-face-huge-fixture-pile-West-Ham-postponement-worse.html). Indeed, perhaps fatigue may give the Hammers a greater chance of getting something from their visit to the Etihad, particularly if they are roared on with the same level of vocal away support as a weekend game would attract.

To ensure that happens the club has [announced](https://twitter.com/WestHam/status/1226492010200227843) it will lay on free coach travel for supporters wishing to attend, a nice gesture that may be an attempt by the board to win back some [disgruntled fans](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10923554/west-ham-gale-lomas-fan-protests-moyes/).

Some recognise the act as a generous offer and have praised the decision as a result, but others are focusing instead on the hardship of those who travelled only to see no match and want financial compensation for their travails.

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Here is some of the reaction to the news.

https://twitter.com/AndyHead1979/status/1226495403027259392

> Well done
>
> — Andrew Burns (@andrewb\_63) [February 9, 2020](https://twitter.com/andrewb_63/status/1226505075679514624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Nice Touch.
>
> — Lloyd blake (@Lloydblake57) [February 9, 2020](https://twitter.com/Lloydblake57/status/1226527941296820224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> How about refunding my travel up to Manchester today?
>
> — Adam (@adamwhu97) [February 9, 2020](https://twitter.com/adamwhu97/status/1226534096513458177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Fair play👏👏👏
>
> — Scholesy⚒ (@hammertime1976) [February 9, 2020](https://twitter.com/hammertime1976/status/1226502140459393026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> How about reimbursing us for making the trip today or give us an extra loyalty point ⚒
>
> — Mark Hexton ⚒⚒ (@Hammerhexy) [February 9, 2020](https://twitter.com/Hammerhexy/status/1226587720883081217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Reimburse the ones who’ve already paid for travel today
>
> — Dead eyed-Donny (@TomFrase10) [February 9, 2020](https://twitter.com/TomFrase10/status/1226492471573721088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> This is actually a good thing the club have done. Everyone still moaning tho. 😏
>
> — Lee Charles (@leecharlesmusic) [February 9, 2020](https://twitter.com/leecharlesmusic/status/1226494105158668294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***What do you make of the gesture from the board West Ham fans? Is it a nice idea or has the damage already been done…***