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BBC News
13-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
SPFL call for greater use of football banning orders
The Scottish Professional Football League says there is a greater need for football banning orders to tackle "unacceptable" conduct at a statement, the league body highlighted the "dangerous, irresponsible and selfish behaviour" from a minority of fans in SPFL pointed to the use of smoke bombs and flares as a particular concern and welcomed more discussions with Police Scotland and the Scottish government about how to best to crack down on the issue. The league have also confirmed Celtic, Aberdeen and Partick Thistle face punishment for the use of pyrotechnics by fans near the end of the 2024-25 season. It comes after Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell insisted he wants to avoid a situation where supporters are banned for using pyrotechnics. "You would absolutely never want to get to that stage and we need to look at the steps that we can take to avoid that," he told BBC Sport Scotland. The SPFL confirmed attendances have risen for a third consecutive season and thanked fans for their "incredible support".Crowds across all leagues, cups and play-off matches totalled more than 5.3 million, a rise of nearly 185,000 from the 2023-24 season."We will be having further meetings with key stakeholders over the summer to review the most recent season and look ahead to 2025-26," the SPFL statement ends. "We remain committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable matchday experience for players and supporters - they are the lifeblood of our game and deserve nothing less."
BBC News
12-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
SFA want to avoiding using new banning powers over pyro use
The Scottish FA can now ban clubs from the Scottish Cup if fans throw pyrotechnics - but chief executive Ian Maxwell insists they want to avoid that the association's Annual General Meeting on Thursday, clubs agreed to an increase in the powers to award sanctions against clubs whose fans continue to disrupt games by their use of Scottish FA's powers now mirror those of the SPFL, who oversee the domestic leagues and League could range from fines and ticket allocation restrictions, to the ultimate sanction of expulsion from the national cup competition."You would absolutely never want to get to that stage, and we need to look at the steps that we can take to avoid that," Maxwell told BBC Sport recent years, Uefa have closed either all or sections of stadiums where fans have misbehaved. And earlier this year, Celtic and Rangers - as well as Motherwell - were charged by the SPFL after fans disrupted both League Cup semi-finals with flares and had 500 tickets removed from their allocation for the final."It's been documented in Uefa sanctions that the threat of ticket reductions has an impact - and the SPFL have used that after the League Cup semi-finals - so maybe that's something that we need to consider," Maxwel added."The changes we have made to our rules will mean we can now work more with the SPFL to help eradicate that."Maxwell would not say if this was a step towards strict in European competition under Uefa's jurisdiction have been subject to those rules but Scottish authorities - led by the clubs - have held off on applying those rules domestically. "Uefa have had strict liability for a long time, which has involved fining clubs, but there's no consequence to the individual on that," Maxwell added."It's the club that gets fined, so the supporter doesn't link that back to his or her behaviour. So it's about creating that jeopardy and creating that consequence for the behaviour that we're trying to remove.""We've got hundreds of thousands of people that come and watch our games on a weekend, and we need to make sure that environment is energetic and is noisy. We don't want to quell that, but fundamentally it has to be safe."
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Coast Guard recovers all missing Lake Michigan pyrotechnics
The Brief All four phosphorus pyrotechnics missing from a late-May military exercise on Lake Michigan have been recovered, the U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday night. One device was found by a lifeguard at Montrose Beach in Chicago on May 26; the locations of the other three have not been disclosed. The flares, used in a joint exercise near Milwaukee, failed to activate and can emit red smoke and flames of up to 2,900°F. CHICAGO - All four phosphorus pyrotechnics that went missing during a military training exercise on Lake Michigan have been recovered, the U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday night. What we know Officials have not released further details about where three of the devices were recovered. One was found by a lifeguard at Montrose Beach in Chicago on May 26. The devices, which produce red smoke and flames reaching temperatures of up to 2,900 degrees Fahrenheit, were part of a joint military exercise held offshore near Milwaukee in late May. The four pyrotechnics were deployed during the exercise but failed to activate upon entering the water, the Coast Guard said. We'll provide updates as more information becomes available. RELATED: Coast Guard warns Lake Michigan beachgoers of unaccounted pyrotechnics
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Football fans sent JAIL warning ahead of EFL play-off final weekend as authorities aim to clamp down on use of pyros at Wembley
Fans found with pyrotechnics at this weekend's play-off finals could be arrested and even JAILED. Mail Sport understands police swooped on a number of supporters following issues at the FA Cup Final earlier this month when Crystal Palace fans let off flares ahead of their victory over Manchester City. And additional bag searches and patrols with specially-trained sniffer dogs will be deployed ahead of a huge weekend under the arch which kicks off when Sunderland face Sheffield United for a place in the Premier League on Saturday. According to sources, 'several' fans were arrested following Palace's monumental win after Wembley staff launched an investigation along with police. They scoured extensive CCTV from inside and outside the stadium after Eagles supporters set off dozens of flares as part of an eye-catching pre-match display. Under Section 2A of the Sporting Events Act 1985, attempting to smuggle a pyrotechnic device into a football ground is a criminal offence. Police swooped on a number of supporters following issues at the FA Cup Final earlier this month when Crystal Palace fans let off flares ahead of their victory over Manchester City Those found guilty of committing such an offence face banning orders, fines and even the possibility of prison. In the build-up to all three matches, Wembley staff have been working with fans groups from Sunderland, Sheffield United, Leyton Orient, Charlton Athletic, Walsall and Wimbledon to warn them of the potential dangers.
The Guardian
22-05-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
Liverpool urge fans to keep pyrotechnics away from Premier League victory parade
Liverpool Football Club have urged supporters not to bring pyrotechnics to the club's victory parade on Monday, after 50 incidents of burning were reported after their title-winning victory against Tottenham last month. Medical staff from Alder Hey hospital and local police have endorsed the club's message, reporting that children visited A&E with burns to their hands and scalps after contact with burning flares after the Spurs game. The parade is set to follow the same route through the city as the victory parade of 2022, when St John Ambulance reported 84 injuries and 12 people went to hospital as fans celebrated winning an FA Cup and League Cup double. 'We want our supporters to enjoy a fantastic occasion and celebrate our 20th league title win in style through the city streets, but we want it be safe for everyone,' said Paul Cuttill, Liverpool's vice-president of stadium operations. 'We've seen young children suffering burns injuries as a result of the use of pyrotechnics and, together with our city partners, are taking a responsible approach to highlight just how dangerous they are. 'All of us here at the club want a safe parade that everyone can enjoy and be able to see the joy on the faces of the fans as the victory bus makes its way across the city. Let's make this a day to remember for everyone involved.' Liverpool reported an 'increase in the use of pyrotechnics, including flares, smoke bombs and fireworks in recent weeks' and said a three-year-old child had been among the burn victims after the Spurs match. Pyrotechnics generally burn at temperatures between 700C and 2,500C and can cause burns from direct contact or from being in close proximity. Nathan Askew, chief nurse at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, said: 'We know that Monday will be a fantastic day for all Liverpool fans, but over the past few years we have seen several children and young people who have needed hospital treatment after using pyrotechnics or flares. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion 'Pyrotechnics and flares can cause serious injuries to children, including severe burns, breathing problems and damage to lungs, ears and eyes. Burns are both painful and distressing for children who don't recognise or understand the dangers. We would ask anyone attending to enjoy the day, but please do so safely.'
