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Post by SaintTim on Jul 13, 2010 14:35:18 GMT
Southampton ban vuvuzelas from St Mary's
Southampton have banned vuvuzelas from St Mary's for the forthcoming season.
The club have taken the step to ban the instruments, which rose to prominence during the World Cup in South Africa, following an "influx of requests".
Their decision follows in the footsteps of Championship clubs Ipswich, Cardiff and Leicester, as well as Super League outfit Harlequins.
A club statement said: "The decision to ban them has been made in the interest of everyone's enjoyment."
It added: "Vuvezelas may be part of the tradition of football matches played in South Africa, but they won't become a part of the game at St Mary's this season."
Saints' south coach neighbours Portsmouth and Bournemouth have stopped short of a ban, although Pompey believe the majority of fans will be against the horns.
The Cherries say they will wait for fan reaction before making a decision.
The Football League have told BBC Radio Solent that it is up to individual clubs to decide what policy they adopt.
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Post by Desktop Hoggy on Jul 13, 2010 15:23:35 GMT
I get the impression Vuvuzelas are for armchair/fairweather supporters, ones who are reluctant to chant and cheer but want to make themselves heard by other means.
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Post by Bismarck on Jul 13, 2010 19:48:50 GMT
Interestingly SA rugby banned them ages ago...
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Post by Stealth on Jul 16, 2010 12:13:59 GMT
They were okay for the World Cup, that's what they do out there, but we do NOT want them at our league matches. All football league clubs should ban them.
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