West Ham United co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold, and vice-chairman Karren Brady, are facing the threat of a televised black balloon protest from angry fans later this month.

With another static protest outside the London Stadium already scheduled for February 29, ahead of the Southampton home game, supporters also want to take their protest on the road for the February 24 trip to Liverpool.

The Hammers United group, who organised last month’s protest that was attended by between 900 and 2000 people, want supporters to display banners and let off black balloons when the teams walk out at Anfield.

They hope the fact the game is being televised on Sky Sports will mean their anti-board message reaches the widest-possible audience.

A statement from Hammers United read: “There is so much frustration, tension and anger in the West Ham fanbase at the moment, and rightly so.