Pyro Debate Ignites Firestorm: As has become customary when the two are in a discussion about Celtic, Rangers and Motherwell SPFL charges Heat is to be expected between Michael Stewart and Tom English.
Much has been expected and spoken about the Scottish Premiership, but a debate has been arising in the middle of all that. Celtic, Rangers and Motherwell are facing charges from the SPFL regarding the lights and flares incidents during the League Cup semi-finals a month ago. The governing body has condemned pyros as “irresponsible” and “unacceptable.”
This topic has raised concern when BBC reporter Tom English butted heads with Michael Stewart on why pyros are used in a controlled environment. English, however, stays clearly insisting that pyros are ‘’dangerous’’, ‘’illegal’’ and do not contribute to the entire affair.
Have given the following argument to English’s view that pyros are dangerous and can be used by terrorists to stage deadly bombing: Hees this claim with the argument that pyros can be used safely in constructed setting. He attributed this to display of fireworks before games, which are also pyrotechnics, but are permitted since they are well regulated.
The discusssion on the subject has even involved Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers after he chimed in, claiming that fans and players’ safety was at risk. Rodgers stated, I know that directors get carried away with the need to call for an atmosphere, but the dangers that come with pyros negate every other gain.
Since the final of the League Cup is nearby, the pyro discussion is not going to end soon. With fans eager to create an electric atmosphere, the question remains: can pyros be used safely responsively at Scottish football?