Disgruntled RBB explains protest

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WESTERN Sydney Wanderers' active support group, the Red and Black Bloc, have released a strongly worded statement explaining their silent protest in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Newcastle.

The RBB claims that despite media reports, the protest - in which fans in the active bays refused to chant during the match - was not linked to the repercussions of flare use during Wednesday's Asian Champions League match against Ulsan Hyundai at Pirtek Stadium.

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The RBB says an email sent by the club to members over the incident was "divisive, and generalising in its condemnation of the RBB as a whole".

The email from the club outlined the banning of musical instruments, banners and fence posters for fans in the active support areas.

"The club is intentionally trying to divide us, the fans, by pitting the active and non-active supporters against each other. This is a cheap publicity stunt to show that the club is doing something, and to satisfy the media and FFA alike," the statement continued.

A flare is ignited amongst the Wanderers fans during the AFC match. Source: Getty Images

The 1400-word statement also criticised the treatment of fans by security and the club's decision to ban a pre-approved banner that read: "Stand United, Never Divided".

"Countless hours and money has been spent by the RBB to make this the best active supporter group in Australia," the RBB's statement read.

"Unlike the club, the team and supporters are our interest, not the bottom line.

"The unity of our fans, the passionate support and the success of our team are our priority."

Read the Red and Black Bloc's full statement on their Facebook page.

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