Pyrotechnics

[MacK1950 2,376]

The issue of pyrotechnics needs attention.

[pete 2,499]

1 and 2 for me. Ban for life and pass on to the police. Camera's or spotters are ok for me.  I would grass on anyone doing it as my safety is at stake.

[Bluedell 5,624]

Has there been much pyro at Ibrox by the home support? 

[MacK1950 2,376]

5 minutes ago, Bluedell said:

Has there been much pyro at Ibrox by the home support? 

The odd flare and a few smoke bombs.

[Gonzo79 15,293]

Just now, MacK1950 said:

The odd flare and a few smoke bombs.

I don't recall any flares being set off by Rangers supporters at Ibrox.  

 

A few have been set off at away matches, with no action having been taken against the club.  

 

UEFA take quite a dim view of them but the laughable punishment Legia Warsaw received when their fans set off multiple flares at Ibrox tells its own story.  

 

#safespaceloyal

[Bluedell 5,624]

1 hour ago, MacK1950 said:

The odd flare and a few smoke bombs.

I'm like Gonzo. I don't recall anything by us at Ibrox over the last couple of seasons. 

[pete 2,499]

2 hours ago, Bluedell said:

I'm like Gonzo. I don't recall anything by us at Ibrox over the last couple of seasons. 

I want to be clear that my judgement is not based on an incident but my own thoughts.

[Bluedell 5,624]

The club presumably has option 1 in place at the moment. 

[Gonzo79 15,293]

Most of Ibrox is filled with season ticket holders, so it's highly unlikely you'll see any pyrotechnics. The club has CCTV in place and would certainly ban anyone who is caught letting one off, which renders the above poll redundant. 

 

Away games are another matter, with groups of friend gathering together and people knowing they can get away with a bit more.  

 

We've always had an element of nutters and Ultra fan culture (where pyro is seen as a great thing) is becoming more prevalent in the UK.  Good luck stopping the odd flare at away matches because you've got next to no chance unless you want everyone strip searched.

 

[Bluedell 5,624]

I've been giving the "life ban" some thought. I can understand why MacK has suggested it, and it certainly should be a few years, but I'm not convinced that sine die is appropriate.