Health and Safety Issues

[JEFF]

I think what Outback Ossy's point was, shouldn't the Stewards set an example and not do what the supporters are not allowed to do.

[Outback Ozzy]

KIPAX - As a ground safety steward at the JJB, can I assure you that Stewards are not allowed bottle tops as well as fans, that is the rules of the Football Association. I agree with most of the points that it does seem silly, considering you buy a bottle of pop, but let me assure you, if it hits you when full whether of pop or some other liquid, it can do damage. The rules apply to all F.A. grounds, just seems that the word hasn't got around to all of them yet. Strictly speaking, there should be a list at each turnstile stating what cannot be brought onto a football ground, this includes things such as knives, glass bottles, air horns (yes I know that they are used at I.E.S.), cans of pop are not allowed either and also beer is not allowed to be drunk whilst in sight of the pitch, unless in a sponsors lounge. The list goes on and is quite long.
As Jeff says, the point is, the stewards should be setting an example for all supporters to create a safe and harmonious atmosphere. It was only a little gripe, and I have to say that on the whole, they do an excellent job.

[Jimbo T Hornblower]

Originally Posted by Outback Ozzy

air horns (yes I know that they are used at I.E.S

Too right they are - but only when Im there - dont see too many stewards with one but walked past loads with it - wonder if Im gonna have the farce we did at Daggers last year over it again when I take it down there on Saturday

Jimbo T blower

[rishton]

If the fans are not alllowed bottles tops etc the stewrds should be setting an example, but there appears to be nothing in place to stop you bring in your own bottle tops, and there is still some grounds in the conference which allow you to have the tops (even at stanley i have had bottles of pops from the refreshment stands this season andf they have given them to me with the top on, and they have been at league games)

[Ceejache]

Hehehehehe - you're not wrong there Tin Mon

The whole issue concerning what one can take onto the terraces etc. is a petty one. Fair enough - knives and suchlike should be banned - but what about newspapers? Let me assure you that rolled up and folded in half (Millwall Brick) they can make quite a weapon. If someone wanted to hurt someone at a match then they will.

What about the tops of flasks? Are they confiscated? Lets face it - full up or not they would pack a punch.

[Stanleyman]

This is all pointless because wat ever we say we r not going to get through to the FA that the bottle tops rule is pointless. like said before if somebody wanted to hurt somebody then they could easily bring a knife or any other weapon to the game. becasue for a fact i have never been searched for weapons at any gound. so if somebody ever wanted to hurt someone it could still happen.

But hopefully at stanley it will never happen!!!

[rishton]

I agree that if somebody wanted to hurt somebody they could do it, as i cannot remember being searched at a football ground for a very long time,