MattWSM Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 What is the general opinion of the flares going off Do we know who let it off? Was it the same person who let them off at Millwall and outside the stadium after the match today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 We don't want to be getting a reputation for this again, much as it can add to the atmosphere. Technically flares and smoke devices aren't the same- flares are likely worse. I'm not anti it, indifferent at worst and possibly pro if anything- but as long as it remains illegal having a reputation for it isn't ideal as fans, as a club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 These should be banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattWSM Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, Clevedon Red said: These should be banned. I quite like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 17 minutes ago, MattWSM said: I quite like them. Suits you sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BessexRED Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 hour ago, MattWSM said: What is the general opinion of the flares going off Do we know who let it off? Was it the same person who let them off at Millwall and outside the stadium after the match today Outside the ground? Surprised he/she wasn’t nicked. I love them though. Massively add to atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Is it worth getting a banning order for the sake of a bit of coloured smoke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 7 hours ago, Clevedon Red said: These should be banned. I think Big Tone pulls it off to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 38 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: I think Big Tone pulls it off to be honest. He spends most of his time doing so I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattWSM Posted May 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 9 hours ago, BessexRED said: Outside the ground? Surprised he/she wasn’t nicked. I love them though. Massively add to atmosphere. Yes outside after the game. Walked through red smoke with mainly Hull fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 10 hours ago, BessexRED said: I love them though. Massively add to atmosphere. In more than one way. And for people with respiratory illness, what's in the atmosphere can make the difference between breathing and not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 10 hours ago, RedLionLad said: Is it worth getting a banning order for the sake of a bit of coloured smoke? Playing devil`s advocate here but is it actually a banning offence if it happened outside the ground though? Do the same rules apply? It could be argued that it was let off by some random person who hadn`t even been to the game - unlikely I know but once you`re out of the stadium where does `football related` stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 The club must like them as they put them on the pitch on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Bog rolls and air horns...retro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Love the pyro - either the smoke or flares or both. While it's illegal it shouldn’t be done as it attracts unwanted attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Somerset Red Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 1 hour ago, RedM said: The club must like them as they put them on the pitch on Friday. Just sums the law up. Thought these things were causing asthma attacks? Absolute garbage they feed us with, double standards much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 10 minutes ago, South Somerset Red said: Just sums the law up. Thought these things were causing asthma attacks? Absolute garbage they feed us with, double standards much. I must admit it was quite powerful, even at a distance and I don’t have asthma. I was surprised to see them being used. Looked good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicolin Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 15 hours ago, MattWSM said: What is the general opinion of the flares going off Do we know who let it off? Was it the same person who let them off at Millwall and outside the stadium after the match today Shouldn't be allowed into the ground. Dangerous things. Stewards need to step up and stop them, coming into the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Bog rolls and air horns...retro. Or those spinney clacker things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 1 hour ago, South Somerset Red said: Just sums the law up. Thought these things were causing asthma attacks? Absolute garbage they feed us with, double standards much. Not sure what you think is "garbage". If it's the suggestion that they are a risk when let off in the stands then sorry mate but that is anything but 'garbage'. Not just asthma attacks, but all sorts of other illnesses that affect the lungs. Cystic fibrosis for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 2 hours ago, South Somerset Red said: Just sums the law up. Thought these things were causing asthma attacks? Absolute garbage they feed us with, double standards much. I suppose a difference here is that it isn't just asthma attacks that'd make it unlawful and pose a risk but also a lack of control. That picture? Looks a fairly controlled environment carried out presumably (hopefully) by someone who has a clue. Person in the stand with it could be sensible- but they could also be an idiot, or drunk- or a drunken idiot! Just no way of knowing. Forgetting the asthma debate a minute, important too is the fact they may drop it, or it may set smoke alarms off causing a partial evacuation, or it may injure someone or even they may panic about arrest and throw it on the pitch- these aren't made-up either, fairly sure all of this has happened at various grounds! That's before we even get onto cf or asthma risk. The other problem is that they burn at such temperatures- flares more so than mere devices that let off coloured smoke- you do not want it in untrained let alone potentially idiotic hands. http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/newsnow/248634/brondy-and-the-danish-fa-are-working-together-to-develop-safe-pyrotechnic-flares-that-burn-at-low-temperatures.html It's an article from late 2016 but you maybe interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Cat Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 4 hours ago, Pezo said: Love the pyro - either the smoke or flares or both. While it's illegal it shouldn’t be done as it attracts unwanted attention. It certainly got my attention... almost looked pink to start with.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Don't really think they add to the atmosphere, they're a health risk and smell awful. Never been a fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 The Happy Clappers hate them, the Old Skool football fans love um. Brings a bit of atmosphere and support into the City end. Went to Charlton away on a night game a few years ago. They expected circa 500 to turn up and we had somewhere around 1500 there (maybe more bit my memory is pretty shite TBH). The OB were under prepared. Flare goes on the pitch and bloody hell, it was like a City home game - great days. Great day out was that. There was a video on YouTube at one time that was worth a watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 40 minutes ago, JBFC II said: Don't really think they add to the atmosphere, they're a health risk and smell awful. Never been a fan The kids like them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 To expand on my post about it yesterday. If we get a reputation for it again. It means more stringent searching, it means pyro dogs, it means heavier monitoring which isn't really something any of us want IMO. Still they seem pretty popular- here and in Europe- so they do add something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BessexRED Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, GasDestroyer said: The Happy Clappers hate them, the Old Skool football fans love um. Brings a bit of atmosphere and support into the City end. Went to Charlton away on a night game a few years ago. They expected circa 500 to turn up and we had somewhere around 1500 there (maybe more bit my memory is pretty shite TBH). The OB were under prepared. Flare goes on the pitch and bloody hell, it was like a City home game - great days. Great day out was that. There was a video on YouTube at one time that was worth a watch. Just shy of 2,000 we had turn up mate. Never went, but have heard all sorts of stories about it. The video is great as well. That post sums JBFC II up, complete snob. Bet he’s great fun at parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 11 minutes ago, GasDestroyer said: The Happy Clappers hate them, the Old Skool football fans love um. Brings a bit of atmosphere and support into the City end. Went to Charlton away on a night game a few years ago. They expected circa 500 to turn up and we had somewhere around 1500 there (maybe more bit my memory is pretty shite TBH). The OB were under prepared. Flare goes on the pitch and bloody hell, it was like a City home game - great days. Great day out was that. There was a video on YouTube at one time that was worth a watch. Never went but read good things about it on here- from what I've read City atmosphere àt it was special. https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/charlton-athletic-1-bristol-city-1-mccombe-steps-up-to-provide-citys-cure-for-altitude-sickness-791416.html?amp This game sounds about right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 7 hours ago, RedM said: The club must like them as they put them on the pitch on Friday. Appallingly bad decision to do this. Same rules should apply at Ashton Gate whether it's football, rugby or tiddly winks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: Appallingly bad decision to do this. Same rules should apply at Ashton Gate whether it's football, rugby or tiddly winks. I'm sure I remember similar for football at Ashton Gate in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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