Ban the bomb?

[The Fighting Cock]

This article originally appeared on the FSF website. Despite being prohibited by both law and ground regulations, you’ll have noticed that the use of flares, smoke bombs and firecrackers is on the increase at matches. Many fans, young and old, like them and feel they contribute to the atmosphere, but just as many don’t appreciate the possible danger they pose. The FSF’s Caseworker Amanda Jacks looks at the potential consequences of using pyrotechnics. Back in February a young teenager died [...]

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[1882]

It's a toughie... as they do look incredible, when done properly!
Fuckin' hell, even Everton managed to sneak in a Blue smoke bomb to WHL... fuck knows how they did that, I've enough trouble trying to get a bit of ripped up paper in!

The dangers are obvious... it's an explosive set off in a congested populated compacted area... especially with recent safety concerns at Sporting events, it's probably best not to even think about it...

...but that's not to marvel at how fans of some European clubs pull it off with pretty spectacular success!

 

[Biff]

Seem to be pretty common now. Have there ever been any injuries from these in England?

I remember a game with fireworks on the pitch (organised) as the teams came out. One of the rockets misfired straight into the crowd and hit a woman in the eye. It looked horrific, think it was at wolves.

Also remember some of our lot throwing a firework into the away gangway after a game against Blackpool in the cup a few years ago. That was fucking dangerous

 

[Mrs Perryman]

there's a time and place for everything and fireworks at football is a no-no! Too dangerous by half!!