@owlstalk Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 1 minute ago, CircleSeven said: I am conflicted by the whole smoke bomb and flares issue. On one hand I really like to see them and think they add a lot of atmosphere. On the other it always seems to be youngsters having fun with them and I for one am sick of youngsters having fun! It’s already much better being young than old so why should young people have even more fun? Fûck em. Maybe ban smoke bombs for the under 50's Then put all the over 50's fans in the Lower West stand and distribute smoke bombs - one each on your way in Sorted Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Just now, @owlstalk said: Maybe ban smoke bombs for the under 50's Then put all the over 50's fans in the Lower West stand and distribute smoke bombs - one each on your way in Sorted Now we are talking! Maybe Werthers could team up with the club and do a coupon based offer? Maybe 10 special packets of Werthers gets you a smoke bomb and special fire resistant blanket? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Down South Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 2 hours ago, @owlstalk said: I think both are fine People moaning about mobile phone lights - I just don't get it - it's not hurting anyone or turning anyone into a 'laughing stock' etc It's just people having fun More people should have more fun at matches without other fans tutting at them and telling them off for it or attacking them on social media On one hand we ask why more fans don't come to games, and on the other our fanbase enjoys nothing more than slating the fans that DO want to come occasionally, calling them not proper fans, and slating them if they get their phones out or blow a vuvuzela etc I think you know perfectly well I’m not slating anyone, although ‘having fun’ with flares must surely give rise to a few safety concerns. I’m adamant on phones though, once the lights went on I knew we were destined to lose! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helmut_rooster Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 5 hours ago, OhForAnotherShez said: Be good in the shop when some muppet "accidently" sets one off! All over the new shirts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Steve Down South said: I think you know perfectly well I’m not slating anyone, although ‘having fun’ with flares must surely give rise to a few safety concerns. I’m adamant on phones though, once the lights went on I knew we were destined to lose! I honestly have been chuckling since that match at the number of fans who blamed the phone lights display as the reason we lost and not Carlos or Trevor Francis 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horny owl Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Ant kind of pyro will be acceptable in any stadium except Hillsborough Cant take a flag in without a fire certificate FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Archers Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 4 hours ago, @owlstalk said: Maybe ban smoke bombs for the under 50's Then put all the over 50's fans in the Lower West stand and distribute smoke bombs - one each on your way in Sorted What about two each so no one can see us when we fall asleep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chow Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Absolutely love them, keep them coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Down South Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 3 hours ago, @owlstalk said: I honestly have been chuckling since that match at the number of fans who blamed the phone lights display as the reason we lost and not Carlos or Trevor Francis It was so obvious to any genuine student of the game. Nothing to do with NML and his inability to track back, or Storey’s traffic cone impression, or even Palmer’s total lack of awareness. The minute those phones came out we were doomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geedee Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I am a NIMBY about this , happy for people to use flares, smoke bombs and wave big flags as long as they dont do it in front of me 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnchanter Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Went to Sparta Prague once and 10 year olds were setting bangers off in the stands. No problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwë Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I will be doing my bit. I have some of that clear red-ish tape, that I'll put over my mobile phone light. Same effect. A few people vape near me, so that smell of Bakewell Tart will only add to the intensity, it'll be the cherry on top. Looking forward to intimidating Cheltenham, Forest Green Rovers et al next season. They'll wish they had never been born. Welcome to Hillsborough Hell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHERSTATE Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 59 minutes ago, TheEnchanter said: Went to Sparta Prague once and 10 year olds were setting bangers off in the stands. No problems. I went to a match in Groningen in 2004 and just before kick off a young girl was led out crying her eyes out because she was nearly hit by a banger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwë Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 1 minute ago, HIGHERSTATE said: I went to a match in Groningen in 2004 and just before kick off a young girl was led out crying her eyes out because she was nearly hit by a banger. It happened to a poor Wednesday lass http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2671731.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-owls Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I like to see them. They definitely add to the atmosphere of the big games but when it’s some idiot chucking them about it’s dangerous. I watched the display that the Frankfurt fans put on before the second leg against West Ham, and it was brilliant, but at the same time was obviously done properly with co-operation from the club. Lobbing them on the pitch - NO Properly organised display - YES 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted May 17, 2022 Author Share Posted May 17, 2022 59 minutes ago, g-owls said: I like to see them. They definitely add to the atmosphere of the big games but when it’s some idiot chucking them about it’s dangerous. I watched the display that the Frankfurt fans put on before the second leg against West Ham, and it was brilliant, but at the same time was obviously done properly with co-operation from the club. Lobbing them on the pitch - NO Properly organised display - YES Bang on thats how I feell too 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devonstrix Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 On 16/05/2022 at 18:02, @owlstalk said: I honestly have been chuckling since that match at the number of fans who blamed the phone lights display as the reason we lost and not Carlos or Trevor Francis Chuckling? I’ve been in mourning since last Monday and there won’t be any chuckling in this house until I end the chucking embargo, hopefully at about 9.45 this evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodyowl450 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 the fact that they're not supposed to be allowed in but constantly find their way through will give terrorist some optimism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Just now, Woodyowl450 said: the fact that they're not supposed to be allowed in but constantly find their way through will give terrorist some optimism. Joke or a good grief moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodyowl450 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Just now, Inspector Lestrade said: Joke or a good grief moment? My point is it's an advertisement that you can bring wtf you like to a football match. Which is an actual concern isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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