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Bassey's Ajax ban signs asking players for shirts in their stadium

Ajax supporters gathered outside the Johan Cruyjff Arena as  their team clinched  the Dutch Eredivisie
Ajax supporters gathered outside the Johan Cruyjff Arena as their team clinched the Dutch Eredivisie
Fans carrying signs asking for players' shirts will no longer be allowed at the home of the Eredivisie champions.
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Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam has banned its supporters from bringing into their home ground signs asking players for their shirts.

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According to reports from the Netherlands, the club decided after an increasing number of signs were noticed at the Johan Cruyff Arena.

Ajax winger Antony has scored 12 goals and created 10 assists in all competitions for Ajax this season
Ajax winger Antony has scored 12 goals and created 10 assists in all competitions for Ajax this season

Most of the signs asking for players' shirts during matches at the Johan Arena are held by children.

Another reason for the ban is that the club believes players are no longer able to keep up with the demands from the fans.

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This has often led to criticisms and players assumed to be arrogant after walking past fans without giving out their shirts.

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The club also added that the cardboard used to make these signs are a fire risk and hazard.

Ajax collected several of these signs during the Super Cup defeat at the Arena against rivals PSV on Saturday. 

Calvin Bassey joins Ajax
Calvin Bassey joins Ajax

The Eredivisie champions went on to lose the Super Cup 5-3 with Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey, making his official debut for the club.

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Bassey, who swapped Rangers for Ajax in a record-breaking move this summer, was sent just 16 minutes into his debut for a reckless tackle.

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