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Lens: "We must crack down at some point", supporters understand recent stand sanctions
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Lens supporters turned out in force at training despite travel bans and club sanctions following recent incidents.
RC Lens supporters gathered at the club's training ground on Wednesday morning despite facing travel restrictions and sanctions imposed by the club following recent disciplinary issues. The fans' continued backing comes ahead of Friday's derby against Lille. Despite the punitive measures, the supporters demonstrated their commitment to the team, with many understanding the need for the club to take firm action against misconduct in the stands.
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UK timesStrong8 reports from 5 outlets. First reported by The Independent, Tue 17:43.
- r/soccer
- RMC Sport
- The Athletic
- The Independent
- Mundo Deportivo
- Lens: "We must crack down at some point", supporters understand recent stand sanctionsRMC SportThis article
- Lens punishes fans for Lille derby after Bruges incidentsMundo Deportivo
- Lens ban its own fans from Lille derby game after 'dangerous behaviour crossed red line'The Athletic
- "At some point you have to respect certain laws": Lens supporters stand by their team before North derby despite travel bansRMC Sport
- RC Lens closes away section for Lille match after Brugge incidentsr/soccer
3 more reports
- Lens bans away supporters for Lille trip; Cahuzac wants to restore prideRMC Sport
- "A line has been crossed": Lens justifies sanction against its own supporters for North derby against LilleRMC Sport
- Lens fans banned from Anfield for Champions League clash with Liverpool after flares chaosThe Independent
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