We want Wonga off our clubs' websites

We are football club supporters who object to the presence of banner advertisements for Wonga.com on the websites of the clubs we follow. The clubs we support are among the 80-plus which use an otherwise excellent standard website platform – adapted with local content – provided as part of a package deal with the Football League, through their internet subsidiary, Football League Interactive.

There has been an enormous amount of adverse commentary in the press and parliament of the business practices of Wonga.com (Report, 2 March) and the dozens of similar "payday loan" companies. It has been argued that these companies are doing nothing illegal – but that is only because there are at present few, if any laws, restricting their activities in UK. Their practices would not be allowed in most other European countries, or in most of the US.

The Office of Fair Trading is currently investigating the firms in this huge and growing industry. We would prefer "our" clubs, and Football League Interactive, to seek other forms of advertising revenue than earning money from the dubious activities of Wonga.com. If they really wish to advertise short-term loans for their fans in these difficult financial times, then perhaps it would be better to give publicity to their local credit unions.

If you agree with us, please contact your own club to ask them to opt out of the Wonga.com banner adverts that are presently provided as part of the Football League Interactive package to clubs. Opting out is possible if a club chooses to request it.
Bob Ward Northampton Town supporter
Kevin Flynn Hull City supporter
Dave Warrington Peterborough Utd supporter
Steve Butterworth Burnley supporter
Iain Wilson Leicester City supporter
Alaric Neville Northampton Town supporter
Ashley Hardingham Southend Utd supporter
John Flanagan Scunthorpe Utd supporter
Colin Marriott Northampton Town supporter
Daniel Roche Coventry City supporter
Celine Graciet Brighton & Hove Albion supporter
Mike Harper Watford supporter
Chris Leleux Northampton Town supporter
Phil Hall Birmingham City supporter
Ian Mitchard Cardiff City supporter
Dave Wilson Leyton Orient supporter
Rex and Pat Harland Nottingham Forest supporters
John and Pat Collins Sheffield Wednesday supporters
Chris Nicholls Blackpool supporter
Dan Cookward Northampton Town supporter
Chris Johnson Crewe Alexandra and Macclesfield Town supporter