Some of our fans are total d**kheads

[RedJ]

Iv never take a pyro to a game myself but I like it when we use them as it creates a great atmosphere, I understand some people have trouble with the smoke but we know they usually go off at the back of the stand direct behind the goal so why don’t people who don’t like been apart of that sit near the front and to the side

Problem with pyros is the smoke goes everywhere and isn't just contained to a small section at the back of the stand.

Compounded by the fact that the stand is tiny and the roof pretty low.






The ones at Brentford are the only time I've ever thought they added anything to the occasion, and even then it was still a daft idea. Looked great in the pictures but could've done serious harm.

[anton123]

Like I said guys iv never taken 1 to a match myself but it’s just my view that I kinda enjoy to see the red smoke going off now and again

[silent majority]

There was a cheeky runt wanting to cause trouble with some Scunny fans on the way out of the ground, he was complaining to the stewards/police saying that he had been hit by someone and I'm only 13, he's the next generation of our hooligans.

There were some punches thrown on way out with scunny fans. The police got hold of them. That'll be a three year banning order, a possible criminal conviction and everything that comes with it, all for a couple of punches. You just have to look at Amanda Rogers Twitter feed to see how draconian punishments are when football is involved.

Amanda Rogers?

[German Rover]

The fsf solicitor. Looks after football supporters. Fsf fair cop I think it is on Twitter.  Big fan of her work

[German Rover]

Amanda jacks! Ha ha ha

[silent majority]

And she's not the solicitor either. Amanda is our case worker who works in tandem with the authorities and a legal team who are absolutely excellent at what they do.


But thanks for the shout out, she is very good at what she does.

[RoversAlias]

Like I said guys iv never taken 1 to a match myself but it’s just my view that I kinda enjoy to see the red smoke going off now and again

You'd not enjoy it if you had asthma like myself and many other supporters, or if you had a young kid with you. Or if it got set off near you and injured you. Just selfish of those who do bring them and let them off.

Supporters maybe need searching better before going in to lessen the chances of this happening too.

[RedJ]

Last night they only seemed to search the people that wear stuff you'd associate with trouble causers like the scarf over the face getup etc.

[southwestexile]

Dear Viz, I had to laugh at the '.........is a shithole' song when it was sung in Shrewsbury, as it is clearly one of the nicest towns in the U.K.

[aidanstu]

And there is another section effected I was in the wings of the side to the right and one chap had a bab asthma attack with the pyro, I'm asthmatic my self and it gets to me so I know how he feels

It's time these knobjockeys were "outed"for good .
For years our supporters were recognised as some of the friendliest by oppo clubs and their supporters which meant that low level stewarding was granted to us however over the last few seasons these t**ts have undone years of hard work done by our own supporters club, self- stewarding and excellent police liason support . Somehow we need to get these idiots away from games , some know who they are ......now get them banned for life please especially the pyromaniacs !!
These idiots don't represent our club and we want it back from them asap.

I agree but it’s equally
Offensive to make a homophobic comment like you just did.

[Dr Fundlekrotch]

Last night they only seemed to search the people that wear stuff you'd associate with trouble causers like the scarf over the face getup etc.

And that will be everyone if the pyros are going off so they can breathe

[RedJ]

Last night they only seemed to search the people that wear stuff you'd associate with trouble causers like the scarf over the face getup etc.

And that will be everyone if the pyros are going off so they can breathe

What, so everybody with a ticket will be going towards the turnstiles with scarves over their face so they can breathe through a pyro that may or may not be at a game?

[drfchound]

Dear Viz, I had to laugh at the '.........is a shithole' song when it was sung in Shrewsbury, as it is clearly one of the nicest towns in the U.K.

Don’t know if anyone else picked up on this, two minutes after the “Scunthorpe’s a sh*t hole” song they decided to sing the “ don’t take me home, please don’t take me home” song.

[Padge_DRFC]

Our fans are far far away from being the worst in the football league in regards to trouble and idiocy.

Expect similar will happen when we play Rotherham however it happens with every team.

Problem with smoke bombs they drop it on the floor as they don’t want to be identified. Held in the air above would cause as much of an issue.

[Glyn_Wigley]

Like I said guys iv never taken 1 to a match myself but it’s just my view that I kinda enjoy to see the red smoke going off now and again

And that's you idea of 'an atmosphere'? You're at a football match FFS, you've already got an atmosphere,

[Mike_F]

I've never had much of an issue with pyro before and I used to love watching Gazzetta Football Italia back in the '90s with flares going off in the stands and the like but last night I couldn't see the pitch, found it hard to breathe and got a really sore throat thanks to the density of the smoke in the stand. It was horrible for a reasonably fit and healthy bloke like me so it must've been awful for children and asthma sufferers.

[Glyn_Wigley]

I've never had much of an issue with pyro before and I used to love watching Gazzetta Football Italia back in the '90s with flares going off in the stands and the like but last night I couldn't see the pitch, found it hard to breathe and got a really sore throat thanks to the density of the smoke in the stand. It was horrible for a reasonably fit and healthy bloke like me so it must've been awful for children and asthma sufferers.

But it creates 'an atmosphere'!!

[ZiggerZagger]

I blame Rus Abbot .......

[Campsall rover]

Iv never take a pyro to a game myself but I like it when we use them as it creates a great atmosphere, I understand some people have trouble with the smoke but we know they usually go off at the back of the stand direct behind the goal so why don’t people who don’t like been apart of that sit near the front and to the side

Are you serious. They are a serious health hazard to any one with breathing difficulties and they are ILLEGAL. Have you never noticed smoke does not stay in one place.
We even had one total nutter who set one off in a motorway service station a couple of years ago.

[Filo]

Iv never take a pyro to a game myself but I like it when we use them as it creates a great atmosphere, I understand some people have trouble with the smoke but we know they usually go off at the back of the stand direct behind the goal so why don’t people who don’t like been apart of that sit near the front and to the side

The first one let off last night was let off to the left of the goal as the fans faced the pitch, so I reckon your really helpful advice really worked did n't it?

[normal rules]

Everyone on here has phones with cameras. Take pics, vids, give them to plod. Easy.
Less talk, more do.

[anne honemous]

Everyone on here has phones with cameras. Take pics, vids, give them to plod. Easy.
Less talk, more do.

Exactly what people should do at the Rotherham game in a few weeks.

Our fans have been arguing amongst themselves for years though. Remember 'poogate' at Orient or the fighting in the stands at Hartlepool? They were at least five years ago.

[the vicar]

Iv never take a pyro to a game myself but I like it when we use them as it creates a great atmosphere, I understand some people have trouble with the smoke but we know they usually go off at the back of the stand direct behind the goal so why don’t people who don’t like been apart of that sit near the front and to the side

for your information I was sat to the extreme right of the stand and it goes alone the roof and films the whole stand it affected my breathing so much I had to go out side till it went so I missed parts of the game, so is that right

[the vicar]

Like I said guys iv never taken 1 to a match myself but it’s just my view that I kinda enjoy to see the red smoke going off now and again

You'd not enjoy it if you had asthma like myself and many other supporters, or if you had a young kid with you. Or if it got set off near you and injured you. Just selfish of those who do bring them and let them off.

Supporters maybe need searching better before going in to lessen the chances of this happening too.

I to have asthma and c.o.p.d and can't breathe correctly best of times, but it is impossible to when they set them off. They give the pyros to the younger fans to take in as they never get searched cos of their age

[Filo]

I blame Rus Abbot .......

Oh what an atmosphere

[Filo]

https://fsoa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Smoke-Bombs-Flares-and-Fireworks-Factsheet-for-FSF1.docx

[rich1471]

Like I said guys iv never taken 1 to a match myself but it’s just my view that I kinda enjoy to see the red smoke going off now and again

You'd not enjoy it if you had asthma like myself and many other supporters, or if you had a young kid with you. Or if it got set off near you and injured you. Just selfish of those who do bring them and let them off.

Supporters maybe need searching better before going in to lessen the chances of this happening too.

I to have asthma and c.o.p.d and can't breathe correctly best of times, but it is impossible to when they set them off. They give the pyros to the younger fans to take in as they never get searched cos of their age

yesterday I entered the ground with a multi tool I had on me by mistake in my coat , it has a 3 inch blade as part of it and I was searched the only to stop people entering the ground with pyros is to search people properly

[anton123]

Do we have and evidence of are fans who have been injured or take to hospital cos they could not breath because of the smoke ? If so then people who enjoy the show of smoke might understand what you are getting at but all I see at the min is lots of people who don’t like the young lads and there antics so jump on here and winge

[Dagenham Rover]

Do we have and evidence of are fans who have been injured or take to hospital cos they could not breath because of the smoke ? If so then people who enjoy the show of smoke might understand what you are getting at but all I see at the min is lots of people who don’t like the young lads and there antics so jump on here and winge

A 10 second google  but not up to date



Recent examples of injuries caused by pyrotechnics at English football grounds

•   Leeds United v Shrewsbury Town, 11 August 2012 – two supporters were injured, one requiring hospital treatment, when an industrial firework was ignited and thrown in the away supporters’ toilet. 
•   Coventry City v Walsall, 8 December 2012 - a flare was discharged by the Walsall supporters. A steward placed his foot on the device to prevent further smoke escaping, however the sole of his shoe melted causing injury.
•   Leicester City v Sheffield Wednesday, 9 March 2013 - a female supporter received treatment for burns to her leg from one of the smoke bombs thrown between supporters. 
•   Bolton Wanderers v Huddersfield Town, 2 April 2013 - Bolton supporters ignited a flare and an 18 year old youth was treated for burns picking it up.
•   West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United, 20 April 2013 – fans were treated for shrapnel wounds following the setting off of thunder flashes. Debris passed through jeans and caused cuts to legs.
•   Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa, May 2013 - a 15-year-old boy suffered lung damage from a smoke bomb thrown during the game. The boy needed hospital treatment, while two women aged 22 and 24, also required attention for the effects of the device.
•   Liverpool v Everton, May 2013 – an eight year Everton fan was hit by a smoke bomb thrown by fans in the away end. He was treated for a burn on his neck on his first visit to a Merseyside derby.
•   Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur on 20 October 2013 - an assistant referee was struck by a lit smoke canister thrown from the stand.

[IDM]

Do we have and evidence of are fans who have been injured or take to hospital cos they could not breath because of the smoke ? If so then people who enjoy the show of smoke might understand what you are getting at but all I see at the min is lots of people who don’t like the young lads and there antics so jump on here and winge

are you serious?

why not do the research yourself, to understand why these things are illegal at football.