St Mirren have warned supporters who enter the SMISA Stadium with ‘life-threatening’ pyrotechnics they will be banned from the ground.
A teenage Motherwell fan was arrested in the opening game of the Premiership season in Paisley last Sunday after allegedly throwing a firework onto the pitch.
Now the Buddies have made it clear in no uncertain terms they won’t tolerate any supporters lighting pyrotechnics inside their home ground given the dangers they pose to nearby supporters.
A St Mirren spokesperson said: “Supporter safety is a key priority for all clubs and we at St Mirren Football Club are committed to doing everything we can to ensure that the match day experience is safe and enjoyable.
“One of the most dangerous things we have to deal with is pyrotechnic articles such as smoke bombs and flares in the stadium and we’d ask that you assist us to look after you by not bringing such articles with you to any matches home or away.
“These articles can cause severe burns, damage to hearing or breathing difficulties and the hazardous chemical used is known to be carcinogenic.
"Their use is especially distressing for groups such as small children and those who can’t easily move away when pyrotechnics are activated.
“Experience shows that when a pyrotechnic is activated in a crowd there is often a movement away from the immediate area which can cause panic and disorientation and which creates a risk of slips and trips or crushing for those nearby.
“Please be in no doubt that these articles are unpleasant and potentially life-threatening to be around - they are also illegal at football matches - and being caught with them will result in exclusion from The SMISA Stadium and a possible criminal conviction as well as potential financial penalties for the club.”
