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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dave Higgens

Man who mocked dead player at derby match banned from football

The incident happened at Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane Stadium (Alamy/PA) -

A Sheffield Wednesday fan who held up a message at the Steel City derby mocking the recent death of a former Sheffield United player has been fined £300 and given a football banning order.

A district judge described Brandon Pedryc’s actions as a “moment of madness” after hearing how the 23-year-old typed out “Where’s Baldock” in large letters on his phone and waved it at rival fans during the Championship match at United’s Bramall Lane ground on November 11.

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