RangersMedia 35,962 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 As in the thread title, do you agree with flares and smoke bombs being let off by some of our support ? Personally, I wouldn't do it as it's risking being arrested, charged with a criminal offence and banned from football stadiums for a while as shown on numerous occasions :http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/3460285/Celtic-soccer-thug-Peter-McCallum-who-set-off-a-flare-inside-a-stadium-is-banned-from-football-for-three-years.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-12404789http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/chief-executive-condemns-rogue-fans-as-celtic-await-uefa-ruling-on-flares.16192430?_=0b458f92d4acd4b1ea79a58e7eac8f63f8839c0dAlso, considering that UEFA has now banned flares this is certainly an element of fan support I simply don't want to see happening regularly from our supporters :http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1360202/UEFA-launch-probe-crowd-trouble-flares-lasers-Manchester-Uniteds-draw-Marseille.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/soccer/wires/12/12/2080.ap.soc.uefa.zenit.fined.0135/index.htmlWith the authorities eyes already on us, why give them another reason to arrest Bears or bring us more attention?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek1872 548 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 no Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcheVinny 1,003 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 No comment, officer Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWallaceRFC 3,920 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 As long as the club don't get brought into disrepute then I'm not bothered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirrhillLoyal 318 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisburn Rangers 254 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 they are pussys ffs we use flares at games in the northern irish league . they bring colour and atmosphere . if used sensibly and kept off the pitch there should be know problem Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker 377 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 No. Never. Only a matter of time before somebody gets hurt with one, and you can bet it wont be he twat that lights it. How long before the club ends up being fined for it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEE 4,880 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 IMO smokes are fine, flares are a bit dodgy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandblue 366 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Harmless fun imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 No. Never. Only a matter of time before somebody gets hurt with one, and you can bet it wont be he twat that lights it. How long before the club ends up being fined for it? Can you back up your point by providing evidence of a fan being hurt by it please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 they are pussys ffs we use flares at games in the northern irish league . they bring colour and atmosphere . if used sensibly and kept off the pitch there should be know problemThe amount that gets used over your way is immense mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,745 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 if cops can arreast you for it and its harms your chances to watch the team , is it worth it?1 young lad was arreasted today, not sure what for, but if it was for letting off smoke bomb i bet he regrets it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky. 7,085 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I dislike being in the crowd when it either are being used, but if it doesn't have a bad effect on anyone or the club, I don't see much wrong with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 To be honest i do not see what the enjoyment is, then you think is it worth getting arrested for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coplandbear11 1,087 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 The smoke is pointless, the flares can look great. Probably no the safest of things but when you see them at games in Greece or Turkey it looks intimidating as fuck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 They're funny when their bouncing off Dida's heid!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambo1428 16 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Unacceptable at football yet common and no problem at T in the Park?Its a bit of fun. Aslong as their not being used in a stupid manner I cant see a problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,513 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Can you back up your point by providing evidence of a fan being hurt by it please?http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/flare-kills-football-fan-at-world-cup-qualifying-match-1505057.htmlI know this is a long time ago but it has happenned (quick google).I think there are two many idiots who are putting other fans a risk and its defo a safety issue so we should leave them out.Im sure we still have old wooden sections of old grounds and we dont really want another Bradford. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon 1,767 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I love flares. As long as people are responsible with them, I don't see the problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDavidCooper 2,505 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 No.Reckless, pointless and annoying.The perpetrators should have explosives attached to their bollocks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Health and safety gone crazy. I like them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnarsu 17 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Can you back up your point by providing evidence of a fan being hurt by it please?Someone was killed at a Wales games a few years back by a flare fired from the away end, so its a no from me Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coplandbear11 1,087 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Someone was killed at a Wales games a few years back by a flare fired from the away end, so its a no from meWould that not have been a flare gun? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,630 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Daft, dangerous, irritating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgowsBlue 329 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 ultras Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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