Now while I agree that flares are dangerous and have no place in a football stadium, I'm starting to grow tired of this attitude where they and smoke bombs are one and the same. On top of that, we're always told how dangerous smoke bombs are, but what type of danger are we talking about here? All we're told is 'You wouldn't want to breathe that stuff in, it's bad for you" but we can't go through life like that. I doubt the half time pie and bovril or a pre-match cigarette are particularly good for you either. Should we only sell celery at the kiosk from now on?
Just out of interest, for something that's seemingly so dangerous, have there ever been any injuries in Scottish football as a result of one being set off? I personally have never heard of a case. Should people bring them to the games anyway? No. Is it the end of the world if they do? No. Should they be banned as a result? No. The CJT statement has an attitude I'm not keen on. It shouldn't be wishing the expulsion of those who've brought smoke bombs in the past, rather inviting and helping them support the club in a different way.
Scotty's point about Toronto is an interesting one. I fear we aren't progressive enough over here to do something so sensible, but if we could I wouldn't be opposed to it. I believe smoke bombs do add something to the atmosphere and if that can be added in a safe manner than what really is the problem?