Thought this was useful from the FSA - it is not discussing the rights or wrongs but just alerting fans to how many fans have found themselves with lengthy bans or criminal records as a result of using pyro in football stadia.
“Over the past decade we’ve spoken to lots of fans who’ve been prosecuted, and even jailed, for letting off flares or smoke bombs in stadiums.” – Amanda Jacks (FSA)
From Football Supporters Association article - 'There is no denying the fact that many supporters, particularly younger fans, feel that they add to the atmosphere and spectacle – and TV directors certainly seem to agree.
That's why we've put together a simple explainer about the laws surrounding pyro at the match and the implications around its use.'
FSA caseworker Amanda Jacks says: "Supporters who let off pyro inside stadiums might want to improve the atmosphere but they’re putting themselves at risk of lengthy club bans and criminal prosecution," Amanda says.
"It isn’t worth it and can harm your current or future employment, university or college applications, travel, insurance premiums and even housing options."
“Over the past decade we’ve spoken to lots of fans who’ve been prosecuted, and even jailed, for letting off flares or smoke bombs in stadiums.” – Amanda Jacks (FSA)
From Football Supporters Association article - 'There is no denying the fact that many supporters, particularly younger fans, feel that they add to the atmosphere and spectacle – and TV directors certainly seem to agree.
That's why we've put together a simple explainer about the laws surrounding pyro at the match and the implications around its use.'
FSA caseworker Amanda Jacks says: "Supporters who let off pyro inside stadiums might want to improve the atmosphere but they’re putting themselves at risk of lengthy club bans and criminal prosecution," Amanda says.
"It isn’t worth it and can harm your current or future employment, university or college applications, travel, insurance premiums and even housing options."
Flare play: Pyro and the law - Football Supporters' Association
Last weekend’s FA Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool might have been short on goals, even if it was a great game, but viewers will have noticed an abundance of smoke bombs.
thefsa.org.uk