davieG Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 A smoke bomb, thought to be similar to the one thrown by Storer, was let off at the King Power Stadium in 2013. Comments (0)A Leicester City fan who threw a smoke grenade on to the pitch during an FA Cup match has been given a three year ban. Daniel Storer, 21, threw the missile onto the pitch after Leicester City clinched a dramatic stoppage time win against Spurs at White Hart Lane on Saturday, January 24. He was identified by police and stewards in the ground and put before a court in London. He pleaded guilty to the offence of throwing a missile and was given a three year football banning order. The means Storer, of Newbold Verdon, cannot attend any professional football match and will have to surrender his passport when the England national team is playing overseas. Today, Leicestershire Police’s football specialist warned that the use of various types of smoke bombs and pyrotechnic devices was becoming increasingly common. Pc Alistair Grimsley said: Alistair Grimsley, said: “There has been an increasing trend in the use of pyrotechnics amongst Leicester City football supporters this season, particularly when travelling away from home. “Unfortunately some of these devices burn at a very high temperature and can cause panic and respiratory problems, especially among those who suffer from asthma. “This sentence highlights just how seriously these offences are taken by the courts.” A spokesman for Leicester City said: “The welfare of supporters is the club’s highest priority and we will continue to work with Leicestershire Police and other relevant authorities to prevent supporter safety being compromised. “The Club has a zero-tolerance approach to the use of flares, smoke bombs and pyrotechnics of any kind and supports the issuing of bans in any incidents of this nature.” Storer appeared at North London Magistrates’ Court on Monday, February 16. As well as the domestic and international match bans, he will also have to inform the Football Banning Order Authority of any change of address. Read more: http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/year-ban-City-fan-threw-smoke-grenade-pitch/story-26118743-detail/story.html#ixzz3TQP8hNkv Follow us: @Leicester_Merc on Twitter | leicestermercury on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Guiza Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 Is he the chap who was dressed as Captain America? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 What happened to the bloke who threw the sandwhich bags to create atmosphere in the end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Railway Man Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 Absolute bollocks to recieve a three year ban for something most other places in the World have no issue with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeman's Wharfer Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 Absolute bollocks to recieve a three year ban for something most other places in the World have no issue with. Agreed. Obviously not a deterrent either as people keep taking them into grounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseFox Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 Absolute bollocks to recieve a three year ban for something most other places in the World have no issue with. pretty ridiculous comment. made his bed gotta lie in it etc. yeah it's a dumb rule but it is a rule that everyone knows, if you wanna break it so our away end looks cooler then you're gonna pay the price if caught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry - LCFC Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 Excessive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Honcho Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 They had pyro sniffer dogs on the turnstyles at Spurs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Railway Man Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 pretty ridiculous comment. made his bed gotta lie in it etc. yeah it's a dumb rule but it is a rule that everyone knows, if you wanna break it so our away end looks cooler then you're gonna pay the price if caught. Is it really that ridiculous? I'd say it's one most people agree with, releasing a smoke bomb really shouldn't warrant a three year ban from football and having to surrender a passport for England games. It's cracking a nut with a sledgehammer, only English fans are subjected to these as well and that's illegal, I've never read of a fan from a European team being banned or charged and we see plenty of actual flares set off at English grounds on European nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 Is it really that ridiculous? I'd say it's one most people agree with, releasing a smoke bomb really shouldn't warrant a three year ban from football and having to surrender a passport for England games. It's cracking a nut with a sledgehammer, only English fans are subjected to these as well and that's illegal, I've never read of a fan from a European team being banned or charged and we see plenty of actual flares set off at English grounds on European nights. But whether I agree or not, or whether people agree or not, the law is still in place and we all know the consequences of stuff like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 Good to see the authorities clamping down on this now. Has gone on too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unabomber Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 Poor lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseFox Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 Is it really that ridiculous? I'd say it's one most people agree with, releasing a smoke bomb really shouldn't warrant a three year ban from football and having to surrender a passport for England games. It's cracking a nut with a sledgehammer, only English fans are subjected to these as well and that's illegal, I've never read of a fan from a European team being banned or charged and we see plenty of actual flares set off at English grounds on European nights. yeah the ridiculous part was that cos it's ok in other countries it shouldn't be punished here. It's against our laws so don't do it. Simple as. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Lisemore Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 Is it really that ridiculous? I'd say it's one most people agree with, releasing a smoke bomb really shouldn't warrant a three year ban from football and having to surrender a passport for England games. It's cracking a nut with a sledgehammer, only English fans are subjected to these as well and that's illegal, I've never read of a fan from a European team being banned or charged and we see plenty of actual flares set off at English grounds on European nights. We're fanatical on Health and Safety in this country unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westernpark Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 We don't do them properley in this country, hence why people have had lung damage from them. I remember there being three let off near the end of the spurs game, the punishment is slightly excessive though. Furthermore, some idiot let one off in the concourse in the North Stand at Villa, that's why they have such a bad press, due to moronic actions like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo86 Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 pretty ridiculous comment. made his bed gotta lie in it etc. yeah it's a dumb rule but it is a rule that everyone knows, if you wanna break it so our away end looks cooler then you're gonna pay the price if caught. Stop being serious Scouse...it's very out of character and I don't like it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattP Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 Pretty crazy to be banned for three years for something like that, as someone above said we're a weird country obsessed with taking health and safety to nanny state levels. Good lad as well is Dan, spoke to him at quite a few away games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseFox Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 haha sorry. dunno what came over me (ole) seen as in reality I am chief rule breaker and maverick and never face the consequences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voll Blau Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 Daft ban, but if you're gonna let pyro off you must surely know the score and try and be inconspicuous about it. Dunno why people are moaning about the act itself. When done right it looks really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdaz Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 Quite right too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 Probably a good thing given how shit we are tbh going down hope we lose relegated tonite why bother going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veezeeblue Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 think the legal point is that the object was thrown on the pitch - that's gonna get you whatever it is smoke bomb or not poor chap should have thought before he threw it, just letting it off in the crowd would have not had the same consequences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voll Blau Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 Probably a good thing given how shit we are tbh going down hope we lose relegated tonite why bother going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndWhat? Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 Let that be a lesson to all the young lads letting off pyro. Just light it and drop it on the floor. Don't go holding it or even worse throwing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankMarvin Posted 4 March 2015 Share Posted 4 March 2015 Will that actually stop him going to games though surely you could just get a friend to get tickets, wear a hat and hooded jacket and none would notice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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