[FT] Motherwell 0 - 2 Rangers (Miller 72; Hyndman 87)

[ian1964 10,546]

Disabled Motherwell fan hits out at Rangers fans smoke bomb

A disabled football fan has hit out at the use of pyrotechnics after being caught up in a "terrifying" experience during the match at Fir Park between Motherwell and Rangers.

 

And Sharon McCaskie has now warned of potentially 'devastating consequences' if fans don't heed police warnings to stop using flares and smoke bombs.

 

 

In the latest incident a smokebomb was launched on to the trackside as Kenny Miller celebrated his opening goal for Mark Warburton’s side.

 

 

 

The firework almost hit photographer Craig Williamson and also landed near disabled supporters.

 

Well fan Sharon had to be be rushed to hospital last year when her own fans set off a flare against Hamilton during a Scottish Cup tie and she was again caught up in a pyrotechnics flashpoint today.

 

 

 

Flares and smoke bombs adversely affect her breathing and Sharon said last year's traumatic ordeal could have led to her suffering a heart attack had she not sought immediate medical attention.

 

Sharon was again a victim of the smokebomb morons today, with the culprit coming from the visiting fans' end of the ground this time.

 

The 47-year-old said: "It was a terrifying experience and I could not breathe. For this to keep happening is a real worry.

 

"Fans letting off fireworks doesn't add to the atmosphere – it's dangerous and it could have devastating consequences."

 

 

Darren McPhee, 35, who is the chair of the Motherwell Supporters’ Club, has severe asthma and was also affected by the fireworks at Fir Park.

 

Lat year the Sunday Mail reported how hooligans are risking fans’ lives with flares which are powerful enough to melt steel.

 

 

In tests the flares, burning at 3000C, melted a football top in just seconds.

 

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service chief Robert Scott warned fans of the dangers of pyrotechnics.

 

He said: “The abuse of pyrotechnics at football stadia and other large scale public venues is simply deplorable.

 

 

A smokebomb lands next to a photgrapher at Fir Park

“A flare can inflict life-threatening injuries on innocent fans who just want to enjoy a game of football.

 

“Smoke grenades are also dangerous as they can emit toxic substances which can cause traumatic respiratory difficulty.

 

"This has to be taken seriously and we would urge the majority of law-abiding football fans to support our police partners in stamping out this reckless behaviour".

[jhunter 0]

weirdly enough 26th's match preview mentioned explosions and you could hear it after miller scored.

[chilledbear 16]

I thought Tav. had one of his better games, Miller is a big player for us and played very well with Hyndman, who looks very good so far.

 

Both teams going down to 10 men suited us, giving us more space to use the ball.

[BEARGER 1,829]

Fans who take smoke bombs to a football match are morons, no matter what team they support.

[ian1964 10,546]

I thought Tav. had one of his better games, Miller is a big player for us and played very well with Hyndman, who looks very good so far.

 

Both teams going down to 10 men suited us, giving us more space to use the ball.

 

No!, the manager lied about the fitness of Hodson so he could play Tavs'...................................

[MacK1950 2,265]

Just read all the reports and agree with most,but still think Kiernan & Hill are our best bets for central defense.

Looks like we have got ourselves a couple of good players on loan for a change,especially Hyndman whose quick thinking and link up one-twos with Miller gave us another dimension today so look forward to seeing him next week at Ibrox.

I am a harsh critic of game officials but thought Columb had a good game today.

[colinstein 294]

Fans who take smoke bombs to a football match are morons, no matter what team they support.

 

the fan said she'd suffered similar from home supporters earlier in the season

and you're quite right

[26th of foot 5,916]

I have stated this before, but it's worth stating again.

 

Both smoke bombs and flares are initiated by a detonator. The minimum safety distance for detonation of either on a military range/training area is 30 metres.

 

Thus, detonation on a football pitch, track side, and/or a stand is unsafe. Forget the Offensive Behaviour at Football and instigate the Explosive Behaviour at Football. Time to get draconian before we end up with fatalities.

[aweebluesoandso 290]

McGhee has just said that M'well looked more likely to win, when both sides had 11 men. In other words, M'well were the better side for 4 minutes.

 

That is man is an utter moron, it's always so sweet to hear his mad uttering after we have gubbed him. To think this cretin is involved in the Scottish team is beyond madenss, i wouldn't let him run a Chimpanzee's tea party.

Edited January 28, 2017 by aweebluesoandso

[colinstein 294]

No!, the manager lied about the fitness of Hodson so he could play Tavs'...................................

 

Tavs started the season well enough but fell away a bit. He looked much better today