Chelsea Ban Unofficial Half-and-Half Scarf Sales After Trademarking Club Name

Half-and-half scarves are often a source of ire for many football fans, while for others they can be souvenirs to be collected, but they won't be found at Stamford Bridge any longer after Chelsea banned the sale of the unofficial memorabilia.

According to the Daily Mail's Matt Barlow, the club have successfully trademarked the use of "Chelsea" on items of clothing and will prevent vendors from selling the scarves outside their ground after the Blues' first three home matches this season.

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham sent out a letter to street traders last week, notifying them that the club's name may not be used on scarves, "clothing, replica football kits and headgear" without Chelsea's authorisation.

The council's trading standards department said: "Any new merchandise including friendship scarves must comply with the requirements of the new trademarks and must not use the word 'Chelsea' without permission from Chelsea FC the trademark owners."

Barlow added that the Blues are currently believed not to have any plans to sell official half-and-half scarves themselves.