CyderInACan Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/five-bristol-football-fans-banned-7212434 Good to see that this nonsense is being clamped down on, as well as obviously the more serious instances in the article. (or if you don't want to click on the Post's site this is the bit I'm referring to) . . . Bristol City v Middlesbrough – 19 February 2022 A man caught trying to ignite a smoke device among home supporters after Bristol City scored has received a three-year football banning order. Spencer Pettifor, of Stiling Close in Highbridge, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a pyrotechnic under the Sporting Events Act and he was sentenced on Wednesday, June 8. The 31-year-old also will have to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work as part of a 12-month community order and must pay a total of £180 in costs and a fine. D'oh - should've posted in Football Chat @TomF can you move? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 I read his surname as profiterole. No idea why. It clearly isn't. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 31 year old kid. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 Yet at the Liam Gallagher gigs recently, one of which was inside the Etihad, there were countless smoke flares/pyros going off throughout and there was no issue at all with this. Why are pyros not allowed in a football ground when football is on but they are allowed in a football ground for a concert? Surely H&S is the same regardless of event? 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, Tinmans Love Child said: Yet at the Liam Gallagher gigs recently, one of which was inside the Etihad, there were countless smoke flares/pyros going off throughout and there was no issue at all with this. Why are pyros not allowed in a football ground when football is on but they are allowed in a football ground for a concert? Surely H&S is the same regardless of event? Are they actually allowed at concerts, or is it just a case that people took them in and they didn't get discovered in advance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CyderInACan Posted June 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 1 minute ago, Bristol Rob said: Are they actually allowed at concerts, or is it just a case that people took them in and they didn't get discovered in advance. Piss poor security! Quite worrying really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted June 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 8 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: I read his surname as profiterole. Spencer Profiterole sounds like a Viz character. Probably friends with Fru T. Bunn the master baker. 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 10 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Are they actually allowed at concerts, or is it just a case that people took them in and they didn't get discovered in advance. The point being i highly doubt that there is an ongoing manhunt by the plod to catch the individuals that let them off at concerts.. I may be wrong on that and if anyone has any examples of people being prosecuted for letting off pyro’s at concerts then i stand to be corrected but i get a feeling that once again its football fans being demonised by the authorities. Glastonbury next week will be another mass event where you will see countless pyros being used. My own personal view is Pyro’s always add an extra bit to the atmosphere - you only have to look at every country in continental Europe to see that. As previously said though this is just yet another stick to beat us football fans with IMO and has very little to do with H&S. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 24 minutes ago, Tinmans Love Child said: Yet at the Liam Gallagher gigs recently, one of which was inside the Etihad, there were countless smoke flares/pyros going off throughout and there was no issue at all with this. Why are pyros not allowed in a football ground when football is on but they are allowed in a football ground for a concert? Surely H&S is the same regardless of event? Depends if it is controlled by experts in a controlled environment or idiots pissed in a close area where there is danger to those in close proximity 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 11 minutes ago, TomF said: 80 hours community service? Looks like he's had a hard life for 31! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 47 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: I read his surname as profiterole. No idea why. It clearly isn't. Pettifor is nothing like profiterole. Clearly it’s petit four; a very different dish of pastry. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tinmans Love Child said: Yet at the Liam Gallagher gigs recently, one of which was inside the Etihad, there were countless smoke flares/pyros going off throughout and there was no issue at all with this. Why are pyros not allowed in a football ground when football is on but they are allowed in a football ground for a concert? Surely H&S is the same regardless of event? Some of our fans are incapable of drinking a bottle of coke without feeling the need to lob it at opposition players, so I'm glad they're not allowed flares - even though they can look great when used sensibly/properly. I expect if fans at concerts were repeatedly chucking them on stage, at each other, or into any disabled sections they'd get banned there too pretty quickly (if they aren't already,I don't know). Edited June 16, 2022 by IAmNick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 1 minute ago, IAmNick said: Some of our fans are incapable of drinking a bottle of coke without feeling the need to lob it at opposition players, so I'm glad they're not allowed flares - even though they can look great when used sensibly/properly. I expect if fans at concerts were repeatedly chucking them on stage, at each other, or into any disabled sections they'd get banned there too pretty quickly (if they aren't already,I don't know). From my limited gig experiences, flares seem to be held by the person, rather than lobbed. Not saying that’s better, just different mentaility. Personally I love the smell of pyro, but I also used to like the smell of petrol as a kid too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: From my limited gig experiences, flares seem to be held by the person, rather than lobbed. Not saying that’s better, just different mentaility. Personally I love the smell of pyro, but I also used to like the smell of petrol as a kid too. That's my experience too - except at Reading festival about 15 years ago when 50 cent got anything people could lay their hands on chucked at him until he left the stage, meaning Green Day did an extended set! I like the smell as well, and think it looks great... If people can use it sensibly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 52 minutes ago, bris red said: The point being i highly doubt that there is an ongoing manhunt by the plod to catch the individuals that let them off at concerts.. I may be wrong on that and if anyone has any examples of people being prosecuted for letting off pyro’s at concerts then i stand to be corrected but i get a feeling that once again its football fans being demonised by the authorities. Glastonbury next week will be another mass event where you will see countless pyros being used. My own personal view is Pyro’s always add an extra bit to the atmosphere - you only have to look at every country in continental Europe to see that. As previously said though this is just yet another stick to beat us football fans with IMO and has very little to do with H&S. It affects some people's breathing and is dangerous that's why they are banned. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted June 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 5 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Personally I love the smell of pyro, but I also used to like the smell of petrol as a kid too. I used to love the smell of caps (not the headwear) 2 minutes ago, Super said: It affects some people's breathing and is dangerous that's why they are banned. Exactly this. It's selfish in the extreme. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 17 minutes ago, IAmNick said: If people can use it sensibly. There's your problem 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 15 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: I used to love the smell of caps (not the headwear) Now yer talking..........used to love the smell of my Lone Star Range Rider rifle (one for us geriatrics, there) 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 23 minutes ago, Davefevs said: From my limited gig experiences, flares seem to be held by the person, rather than lobbed. Not saying that’s better, just different mentaility. Personally I love the smell of pyro, but I also used to like the smell of petrol as a kid too. Do they get lobbed because if you get caught with one you get a 3 year ban, whereas if that wasn’t the punishment you might just keep hold of it? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDziek Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 24 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: I used to love the smell of caps (not the headwear) Exactly this. It's selfish in the extreme. I read that as shellfish. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 1 hour ago, CyderInACan said: Piss poor security! Quite worrying really. On a side note the security at the entrance for Liam Gallagher at the etihad was literally non existent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 1 hour ago, bcfc01 said: 31 year old kid. His name on a Google search doesn't make things any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 It's beginning to sound like a bit of a gourmet meal, judging by some of the comments on here. Petit fours, shellfish and profiteroles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 5 minutes ago, View from the Dolman said: His name on a Google search doesn't make things any better. If this article is about the same person, then it is probably for the best that he is allowed nowhere near Ashton Gate. https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/62045/Gang-gets-11-years-for-savage-attack-on-dad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted June 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: If this article is about the same person, then it is probably for the best that he is allowed nowhere near Ashton Gate. https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/62045/Gang-gets-11-years-for-savage-attack-on-dad Jesus. Even if it's not that is pretty horrific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 10 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: If this article is about the same person, then it is probably for the best that he is allowed nowhere near Ashton Gate. https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/62045/Gang-gets-11-years-for-savage-attack-on-dad The timeline certainly fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 19 minutes ago, View from the Dolman said: His name on a Google search doesn't make things any better. Scum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 All those Gas ****ts dressed as Crusaders (FFS!!) should have been banged up just for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 They have clearly gone the wrong way about this. If the club came out with pyro as a way to help create an atmosphere, it would be getting shot down with phrases such as "corporate crap", "Americanisation" or "games gone". 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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