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Arsenal & Liverpool Among Premier League Clubs To Follow Tottenham Hotspur's Lead And Ban Vuvuzelas From Their Grounds
Blackpool the sole fans of the plastic horn so far...
Jul 20, 2010 4:42:00 PM
By Zack Wilson
Arsenal have confirmed today that vuvuzelas will not be allowed into the Emirates this season, becoming the latest club to ban the World Cup's signature instrument from their ground.
The Gunners' north London neighbours Tottenham Hotspur issued a similar ban on Monday, with Championship clubs Cardiff City, Ipswich Town, Leicester City and Southampton having already done likewise. Liverpool, West Ham United and Sunderland followed suit on Tuesday.
"Further to their hugely debated involvement at this summer's World Cup finals in South Africa, Arsenal Football Club has decided to forbid the use of vuvuzelas within Emirates Stadium with immediate effect," a statement on the Gunners' official website read.
"This decision has been taken to ensure the enjoyment and safety of supporters on Matchdays, which is of paramount importance to the club."
Birmingham City have also revealed they will not allow plastic horns at their home games next season, citing fan feedback as the major reason behind the move.
"Blues can confirm that supporters will not be allowed to bring vuvuzelas into St. Andrew's on matchdays," a club statement read.
"The club took into account feedback from both supporters and relevant bodies such as the Safety Advisory Committee and have made the decision on health and safety grounds. An overwhelming majority of Blues supporters said they didn't want vuvuzelas to be allowed at St Andrew's."
Premier League new boys Blackpool are bucking the trend with regard to the issue, however, and are encouraging fans of the Seasiders to bring vuvuzelas to Bloomfield Road once the season begins.
The Gunners' north London neighbours Tottenham Hotspur issued a similar ban on Monday, with Championship clubs Cardiff City, Ipswich Town, Leicester City and Southampton having already done likewise. Liverpool, West Ham United and Sunderland followed suit on Tuesday.
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"Further to their hugely debated involvement at this summer's World Cup finals in South Africa, Arsenal Football Club has decided to forbid the use of vuvuzelas within Emirates Stadium with immediate effect," a statement on the Gunners' official website read.
"This decision has been taken to ensure the enjoyment and safety of supporters on Matchdays, which is of paramount importance to the club."
Birmingham City have also revealed they will not allow plastic horns at their home games next season, citing fan feedback as the major reason behind the move.
"Blues can confirm that supporters will not be allowed to bring vuvuzelas into St. Andrew's on matchdays," a club statement read.
"The club took into account feedback from both supporters and relevant bodies such as the Safety Advisory Committee and have made the decision on health and safety grounds. An overwhelming majority of Blues supporters said they didn't want vuvuzelas to be allowed at St Andrew's."
Premier League new boys Blackpool are bucking the trend with regard to the issue, however, and are encouraging fans of the Seasiders to bring vuvuzelas to Bloomfield Road once the season begins.
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