scott_mfc Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Strathclyde Police are planning a crackdown on people bringing them into games at this weekend's Scottish Cup ties. Hopefully our more colourful supporters will behave. Don't want another milky incident now do we Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl_mfc Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Strathclyde Police are planning a crackdown on people bringing them into games at this weekend's Scottish Cup ties. Hopefully our more colourful supporters will behave. Don't want another milky incident now do we What about Dumfries and Galloway police? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottW1886 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 So why was nothing done about the flares from both sets of fans on Sunday? No matter your opinion on flares, that's a clear inconsistency..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I think its worth making the distinction between flares, fireworks and smokebombs tbh. Flares & Fireworks, very dangerous, actual burning. Smokebomb, bit of a worry for folk with respiratory problems. Surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I think its worth making the distinction between flares, fireworks and smokebombs tbh. Flares & Fireworks, very dangerous, actual burning. Smokebomb, bit of a worry for folk with respiratory problems. Surely? What about buses? Bit of a worry for folk crossing the road surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weesacs Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 get them looked out boys!! open air stadium - will look good cigarettes - actual burning cigarettes - dont be fooled, the goverment love them! Can you imagine the outcry if everyone stopped smoking tomorrow?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottW1886 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I think its worth making the distinction between flares, fireworks and smokebombs tbh. Flares & Fireworks, very dangerous, actual burning. Smokebomb, bit of a worry for folk with respiratory problems. Surely? Ah. my bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 What about buses? Bit of a worry for folk crossing the road surely? Not forgetting the most dangerous of all, standing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Diggle Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Or an inflatable - folk could be seriously 'boinged on the heid' wi wan o them. Fancy dress could make someone look back take a double take and fall doon the stairs. Folk going to football these days are one step away from serial killers Outrage Stop Now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Stall Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I don't know the legalities, but I would imagine PC Plod would have something to say to you if you set off a smoke bomb in Buchanan Street. I really don't see why people get so worked up about not being allowed to use one in a confined stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris*Kaizer 2*Nunn Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I don't know the legalities, but I would imagine PC Plod would have something to say to you if you set off a smoke bomb in Buchanan Street. I really don't see why people get so worked up about not being allowed to use one in a confined stadium. I know!, It's not like its dangerous to a couple thousand people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 For me the title of this thread sums up the UK's lack of knowledge when it comes to pyrotechnics at football games and this is what I believe to be more of a problem that the devices themselves. Not once in that BBC article does it mention fireworks and the only game this season in Scotland that I believe a flare was used was Hibs v Ayr United in the Scottish cup. Fireworks are bloody dangerous and I severly doubt you would ever see a football fan lighting a rocket or a Catherine wheel at a game as it could take someones eye out. Flares again are slightly dangerous but extremely dangerous. There is no flames come from flares and the only way you can be hurt by a flare is if you touch it when it is lit. Like others have mentioned smokebombs are in no way whatsoever dangerous but the authorities dont let you stand at fitba these days so it's no surprise they see smokebombs as a danger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 If Strathclyde Police want nobody to use smokebombs or whatever they should use pressure technique by sayings anyone who uses them is a homo or something like that. Bringing them in cause its no allowed surely must give folk who use them an added thrill that they are doing something which isny allowed. Allowing them in and labelling a fan "a big homo" would take away that buzz. Personally I think smokebombs bring nothing to the game and if anything on Sunday distracted folk in the sections about me from singing and keeping the atmosphere going as to many folk are nosy buggers and think they are missing something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 they should use pressure technique by sayings anyone who uses them is a homo or something like that. Allowing them in and labelling a fan "a big homo" would take away that buzz. The Hibs fans would have a field day with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 All that would happen there would be that Celtic fans would protest because big Pierre once played for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Not forgetting the most dangerous of all, standing up. Oh fuck aye, could easily fall doon if yer nae good at standing up ye know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous Wee Grafter Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Don't forget the new "Stay Off The Road" warnings whilst leaving the ground. Come to think of it, i have hit a car whilst walking on the payment and cut ma ear as i bounced off it onto the pavement. Booze eh, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I know!, It's not like its dangerous to a couple thousand people Exactly it isn't so stop getting all upset about folk letting them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 For me the title of this thread sums up the UK's lack of knowledge when it comes to pyrotechnics at football games and this is what I believe to be more of a problem that the devices themselves.Because, of course, the devices are being used by people with enough sense not to do anything stupid with them. I wouldn't trust half of those guys with a Swan Vesta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_M_F_C Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 The people moaning no doubt break the speed limit and other laws more often than not, yet have a fit about smoke bombs at the football? A football stadium is harldy confined, its an open air space with, if your lucky, a roof. Air circulates well round a stadium given more often than not your blasted by the wind. 90% of Motherwell fans aren't very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 90% of Motherwell fans aren't very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 The people moaning no doubt break the speed limit and other laws more often than not, yet have a fit about smoke bombs at the football? A football stadium is harldy confined, its an open air space with, if your lucky, a roof. Air circulates well round a stadium given more often than not your blasted by the wind. 90% of Motherwell fans aren't very coolI said this in a different thread, but if there are a few hundred flares and smoke bombs going off, it can look quite impressive. If there are one or two going off, it just looks like a couple of weans with a banger. Definitely not cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well_Jaggy Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 at the end of the day, it's an offence to do it. if you want to take the riskthen thats your choice. If you get caught, you will get charged. Right or Wrong? doesn't really matter right now. It's just the way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_M_F_C Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I said this in a different thread, but if there are a few hundred flares and smoke bombs going off, it can look quite impressive. If there are one or two going off, it just looks like a couple of weans with a banger. Definitely not cool. Well not really it looks like there's not much smoke, not "like a couple of weans with a banger", it's about mentality, not stopping through lack of numbers. And also will c***s on here stop refering to the people involved as "weans" all the time? Is it not also an offence to enter a football ground drunk? how about we condem the whole happy clappy jack daniels brigade aswell for breaking the law too? After all just the way it is innit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well_Jaggy Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Is it not also an offence to enter a football ground drunk? how about we condem the whole happy clappy jack daniels brigade aswell for breaking the law too? After all just the way it is innit? Absolutley. About time this was cracked down on. get the sniffer dogs in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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