Steve Diggle Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Craigie has his say Thursday, 30 September 2010 Brown pleads with fans ‘Well boss Craig Brown has pleaded with fans to halt the growing trend of bringing flares and smoke devises to Motherwell matches. Following three consecutive SPL delegate reports highlighting the issue, the club are under threat of sanctions if it continues, not to mention the very real safety risk they pose to fellow fans, particularly those with breathing and respiratory problems. The former Scotland boss said: “I must first put on record my extreme thanks to all our supporters who have backed Archie and me, along with the team, so enthusiastically since we arrived at the club last December. “However, over recent weeks, we have seen a steady and consistent rise in the number of flares and smoke devises at our games, both at Fir Park and on our travels. “This has given the club a real headache with the authorities, not to mention the potential safety risks it poses to people inside the stadium. “I would ask our fans not to bring anything like this with them to games and, instead, concentrate all energies on singing, chanting and clapping for the team which will have a much more positive impact.” Fuckin pack it in FFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Can we stand up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Stall Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 There we go, now the managers admitting the club are getting into trouble because of a few wee fannies. Grow the fuck up and watch the 'well within the rules. Sing your wee hearts out, make up flags, whatever. But give the fucking smoke bombs a rest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 We were facing sanctions for standing up tae allegedly. Pffft!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Diggle Posted September 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Can we stand up? Naw! - Nae inflatables. Cameras, recording equipment or smiling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 I'm old enough to have seen the television images of the fire at Bradford and for me smoke bombs have no place at football time for those who think it's fun to think again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_mfc Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Atmosphere Debate? There is no debate because there is no atmosphere. Any attempt at creating any atmosphere is shunned, wether it be the songs are shite, its just wee fannies or anything else that you can conjur up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaag Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 agreed. Smoke bombs ain't exactly exciting, but still, i think the law goes way over the top about this. At the end of the day, if it's gonna get the club in trouble, don't do it. But still, i think it's a load of pish that you can't even bring things like the old fashioned rattles to the game anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoss Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 If anything it gives a few minutes of comedy value as far as I'm concerned. Slightly off-topic the we don't smoke or drink that's what our parents think is the worst! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Perhaps we shoud stand and sing sectarian songs week in week out? The authorities would appear not to have a problem with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaag Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Perhaps we shoud stand and sing sectarian songs week in week out? The authorities would appear not to have a problem with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 I'm old enough to have seen the television images of the fire at Bradford and for me smoke bombs have no place at football time for those who think it's fun to think again Ridiculous comparison and you knows it... Don't agree, but, games up for those at that end of the East Stand. Game up for the holier than thou in that respect too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlukemurray Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Atmosphere Debate? There is no debate because there is no atmosphere. Any attempt at creating any atmosphere is shunned, wether it be the songs are shite, its just wee fannies or anything else that you can conjur up. exactly the pathetic drone of 'come on ye well' is not exactly inspiring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk2205 Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 I AM SCOTTISH FOOTBALL AND YOU SHALL DO AS YOUR TOLD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ML1 Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Another nail in the coffin. Good luck Scottish football on surviving with a handful of greetin faced asthmatics coughing up £25 to watch shite each week and be told to sit down and shut up while theyre at it. Smoke bombs FFS , hardly napalm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellfan1984 Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 TBF I don't think Smoke Bombs been fired amongst 10-50 kids creats any kind of atmosphere. It's not even close to Continental Europe where there are thousands of bouncing fans with flares and smoke bombs going off - get the thousands of fans bouncing then think of getting the flares in. The No-Standing thing is a joke though, but there is a thread for that already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 At the end of the day, if it's gonna get the club in trouble, don't do it. Seconded. Pros and cons aside don't do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Either way I think this will draw a line under it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 What a ridiculous comparison to draw. The Bradford fire was attributed to a cigarette being put out in a polystyrene cup. Bringing up such a tragic and unrelated incident to try and prove a point reflects badly upon you. I don't agree, when I'm watching a game of football and suddenly seeing smoke coming from the crowd Bradford is the first time that goes through my mind. you might not see a link but I do also if your so bored watch the game you feel you need to let a smoke bomb then may be you should just get a new hobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoF Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Either way I think this will draw a line under it. I wouldn't be so sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numpty Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Another nail in the coffin. It's hardly a nail in the coffin when you were never allowed to do it in the first place. None of the rules have changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 If it is going to cost the club money in fines I’m afraid it needs to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Diggle Posted September 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 If it is going to cost the club money in fines I’m afraid it needs to stop. Thats a flare point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decorator Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 stamp it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Thats a flare point Flair do's. Here's hoping that the only flair on display on Saturday is from the players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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