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Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:56 pm
by onewayup
I saw that the club are asking fans not to bring flares or pyrotechnics into blackwell on Wednesday, if you spot anyone who is about to take any of these items into the ground please let a steward know, as we the fans will have any fines from the F.A.to pay. As it is a fan owned club. Please let the game go ahead without any trouble.
Enjoy the game for what it is. And cheer the team to victory.

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 8:21 pm
by poppyfield
Absolutely, We are already in trouble with FA about the flares and pitch invasion at Walsall , if it happens again on Wednesday night any monies made will no doubt be going to the FA in fines which will be quite substantial and something we can't afford to happen.
So if you know the lads responsible please ask them not to bring any, and as said above if you see someone with them inform a steward.
I would hate this night to be remembered for the wrong reasons.

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:53 pm
by Darlo_Pete
I hope there isn't a barrage of anti-poolie songs & that nobody starts singing that paedo song, it's just so embarrassing it would be terrible if you could hear it on TV.

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 8:17 am
by Darlo_Pete
There has been a worrying trend for some idiots to let off flares at recent cup games, I really hope Wednesday is flare free & we can celebrate any goals scored by us flare free.

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 8:39 am
by EDJOHNS
The ground will be full. There is no way it will be possible to throw flares etc without being seen.
At the very least, if this happens, point them out to stewards afterwards so that action can be taken against them.
At least lets show the Know FA we, as owners are doing all we can to eradicate the problem.

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 8:58 am
by GBH
I remember the day when people threw toilet roll on to the pitch.....would that be allowed?

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:03 am
by bga
GBH wrote:
Tue Nov 19, 2019 8:58 am
I remember the day when people threw toilet roll on to the pitch.....would that be allowed?
That is a CRAP idea.

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:24 am
by don'tbuythesun
Maybe singing/chanting, jumping around is enough without all the stupid antics of chucking stuff or yourself onto the pitch. We don't need the fines or the embarrassment. 99% of our support at Walsall managed to have fun without misbehaving.

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:54 am
by Darlo_Pete
Of course we need to score to celebrate.

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 10:16 am
by spen666
GBH wrote:
Tue Nov 19, 2019 8:58 am
I remember the day when people threw toilet roll on to the pitch.....would that be allowed?

There aren't any football special trains to pinch the toilet rolls off these days and in any event the trains don't use toilet rolls, they put individual sheets in toilet paper holders now


Bring back British Rail

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 3:06 pm
by dfc4me
I notice on the official site that there will be bag searches at the turnstiles tomorrow night. Problem with that is that the flare throwers are unlikely to be carrying them in a bag, more likely in their coat pocket. Hopefully there is a plan to spot likely suspects and check any bulging pockets.

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 3:25 pm
by bga
spen666 wrote:
Tue Nov 19, 2019 10:16 am
GBH wrote:
Tue Nov 19, 2019 8:58 am
I remember the day when people threw toilet roll on to the pitch.....would that be allowed?

There aren't any football special trains to pinch the toilet rolls off these days and in any event the trains don't use toilet rolls, they put individual sheets in toilet paper holders now


Bring back British Rail
Labour might just do that if they win!

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 3:46 pm
by quakersfan
Let’s just get behind the lads with some decent songs.
So looking forward to this one it’s hard to concentrate at work.

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 4:30 pm
by don'tbuythesun
Oh, those football specials! 36 hours there and 40 hours back, Rome '77 and the thrill of pouring out of countless stations where a tribe of home fans waited to welcome you with open arms, well, closed fists and Doc martens. Such joyous memories!

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 5:17 pm
by jjljks
Is there a dress code - "no flares"
Baggy jeans be OK?

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:44 pm
by H1987
dfc4me wrote:
Tue Nov 19, 2019 3:06 pm
I notice on the official site that there will be bag searches at the turnstiles tomorrow night. Problem with that is that the flare throwers are unlikely to be carrying them in a bag, more likely in their coat pocket. Hopefully there is a plan to spot likely suspects and check any bulging pockets.
Honestly, I think the best thing to do is if the club put out a few warnings reminding them that if any are thrown on the pitch, the club has to pay fines we can't really afford as a fan owned club. That should sharpen a few minds.

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2019 7:29 am
by joejaques
H1987 wrote:
Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:44 pm
dfc4me wrote:
Tue Nov 19, 2019 3:06 pm
I notice on the official site that there will be bag searches at the turnstiles tomorrow night. Problem with that is that the flare throwers are unlikely to be carrying them in a bag, more likely in their coat pocket. Hopefully there is a plan to spot likely suspects and check any bulging pockets.
Honestly, I think the best thing to do is if the club put out a few warnings reminding them that if any are thrown on the pitch, the club has to pay fines we can't really afford as a fan owned club. That should sharpen a few minds.
Except that the numpties that throw things probably can't read :roll:

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2019 7:46 am
by onewayup
The club have taken all the steps they can bag checking at turnstiles, if any illegal pyrotechnics are found the person will not be allowed in and reported to police. :thumbup:

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2019 11:09 am
by H1987
joejaques wrote:
Wed Nov 20, 2019 7:29 am
H1987 wrote:
Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:44 pm
dfc4me wrote:
Tue Nov 19, 2019 3:06 pm
I notice on the official site that there will be bag searches at the turnstiles tomorrow night. Problem with that is that the flare throwers are unlikely to be carrying them in a bag, more likely in their coat pocket. Hopefully there is a plan to spot likely suspects and check any bulging pockets.
Yeah. I meant on the PA system to be honest.

Honestly, I think the best thing to do is if the club put out a few warnings reminding them that if any are thrown on the pitch, the club has to pay fines we can't really afford as a fan owned club. That should sharpen a few minds.
Except that the numpties that throw things probably can't read :roll:

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2019 10:22 pm
by Darlo_Pete
Bloody idiots at the end of the match & completely incompetent stewards. Obviously a lot of kids just wanted to see all the flares, I confronted some of them about cheering the idiots on the pitch & the kids looked at me like I was bonkers.

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2019 10:22 pm
by jjljks
Security were 100% ineffective, letting people stand in prohibited area in front of Tin Shed, stood by when people vaped 2 yards away & still some wassocks threw flares before and after the game. Just reinforced the point that BM is not equipped for giving a good view if there are more than 2000 attending.

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2019 10:31 pm
by Darlo_Pete
The area in front of the tinshed should have been cleared. The stewards shouldn't be paid & whichever company provided them, should never be used at the ground again. They were either too fat or too old.

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2019 10:35 pm
by JasonDeVos
jjljks wrote:
Wed Nov 20, 2019 10:22 pm
Security were 100% ineffective, letting people stand in prohibited area in front of Tin Shed, stood by when people vaped 2 yards away & still some wassocks threw flares before and after the game. Just reinforced the point that BM is not equipped for giving a good view if there are more than 2000 attending.
Dickheads bringing flares has nothing to do with the capacity of Blackwell.

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2019 10:42 pm
by darlojack
i wonder what will happen if i stand in the hatched area on saturday

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2019 10:43 pm
by lo36789
Darlo_Pete wrote:
Wed Nov 20, 2019 10:31 pm
The area in front of the tinshed should have been cleared. The stewards shouldn't be paid & whichever company provided them, should never be used at the ground again. They were either too fat or too old.
Aren't our stewards volunteers?

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2019 10:43 pm
by quakersfan
It’s up to theClub to pay for competent stewards for a game like this they should have maximised provision bearing in mind the money we have accumulated.
. I’m not sure who decides amount of stewards but I’ve heard it’s the chair of DFCSG who signs it off.

Chatting to JS at least there was no running on the pitch as that’s where the FA fines come from.
On another note support Rob Duncan with his latest fundraising event as it looks a good night.

In summary a disappointing but not unexpected night

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2019 10:52 pm
by Darlo_Pete
lo36789 wrote:
Wed Nov 20, 2019 10:43 pm
Darlo_Pete wrote:
Wed Nov 20, 2019 10:31 pm
The area in front of the tinshed should have been cleared. The stewards shouldn't be paid & whichever company provided them, should never be used at the ground again. They were either too fat or too old.
Aren't our stewards volunteers?
No all those stewards were employed from an agency as far as I know. That agency should never be used again to provide stewards at a game.

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 12:27 am
by H1987
I hope we don't get a fine from the ones chucked on the pitch at the end.

Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 2:33 am
by FozzQuaker

Darlo_Pete wrote:
lo36789 wrote:
Wed Nov 20, 2019 10:43 pm
Darlo_Pete wrote:
Wed Nov 20, 2019 10:31 pm
The area in front of the tinshed should have been cleared. The stewards shouldn't be paid & whichever company provided them, should never be used at the ground again. They were either too fat or too old.
Aren't our stewards volunteers?
No all those stewards were employed from an agency as far as I know. That agency should never be used again to provide stewards at a game.
A lot of the stewards came from Middlesbrough and there was some of our own stewards working tonight as well

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Re: Flares /pyrotechnics

Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 7:21 am
by JasonDeVos
H1987 wrote:
Thu Nov 21, 2019 12:27 am
I hope we don't get a fine from the ones chucked on the pitch at the end.
They certainly did not like people taking their photo at the end!