Smoke Free LOI Grounds?

**Sam_Heggy** · 26/05/2009, 4:21 PM

I just realised whilst editing my signature, I stand beside Mr.A at Harps games and depending on the teams performance, I smoke like a trooper.

I can imagine now, the singing crew divided, the smoking crew and the non-smoking, 2 over here and the other 2 over the other end.

**Kildareman** · 26/05/2009, 4:21 PM

I dont smoke but just cant see a reason to ban smoking if its not in an enclosed stand/area or one made of wood.
Anyway, if you want to watch football in a smoke free enviroment then just pull up a barstool.
Maybe thats why barstoolers dont go to matches because of the health hazard?

**Mr A** · 26/05/2009, 4:24 PM

Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy

I just realised whilst editing my signature, I stand beside Mr.A at Harps games and depending on the teams performance, I smoke like a trooper.

I can imagine now, the singing crew divided, the smoking crew and the non-smoking, 2 over here and the other 2 over the other end.

It's resettlement in the east for you me bucko.

**pixiehead** · 26/05/2009, 4:37 PM

The common sence idea is to have designated areas for smokers. Then everyones happy! Most people agree? Covered areas could be non and say terrace areas allowed!

**corkboy360** · 26/05/2009, 5:17 PM

Why modernise football stadiums even more ? (and no I do not smoke)

Actually recall the Ireland v Bulgaria game with my dad,granda and a few uncles. One of my uncles is a smoker and the last time he was at a match was probably in Landsdowne as the big screen in croke park had no smoking signs theres my uncle under side of the jacket puffing away.The funniest part was when my other uncle turned to him and said theres some ****ing ejit smokng behind me I think

**pete** · 26/05/2009, 5:27 PM

Originally Posted by Kildareman

I dont smoke but just cant see a reason to ban smoking if its not in an enclosed stand/area or one made of wood.

or plastic.

Brays stand is probably flamable

**Candystripe** · 26/05/2009, 5:55 PM

No smoking in the old stand in the Brandywell.

The new stand is still a smoking zone

**GlasnevinRed** · 26/05/2009, 6:02 PM

I wouldn't be pushed about it to be honest. If it ever bothers me I can just move so it would only ever be a problem if it's a sell out.

**Red Star** · 26/05/2009, 6:28 PM

More control over us people won't be happy until we're living in a total police state

Everything now of days is all health and safety and invasion privacy with CCTV everywhere

What’s next the FAI handing our fines to clubs where supporters are caught smoking? A bit of smoke in an open stadium would cause F all health problems

**peadar1987** · 26/05/2009, 7:23 PM

Originally Posted by pete

or plastic.

Brays stand is probably flamable

Too cold for fires at the Carlisle!

**OneForTheFuture** · 26/05/2009, 7:57 PM

I think designated areas is the way to deal with it. With kids etc attending it's only fair for smokers to move when they want to light up.

**Candystripe** · 27/05/2009, 2:54 AM

Originally Posted by joey4ireland

No smoking bans should not be introduced. The next thing people will be calling for an end to singing and standing at football matches. I'm sick of this nanny state bullsh!t

Ammmmmm...............have they not already banned standing at our european games!!!!!!!!!

Thank feck we're still allowed to sing.Well as long as we don't use megaphones in some grounds in the L.O.I.

**Dodge** · 27/05/2009, 6:31 AM

Originally Posted by joey4ireland

No smoking bans should not be introduced. The next thing people will be calling for an end to singing and standing at football matches. I'm sick of this nanny state bullsh!t

Do you honestly believe the state will ban standing at football grounds?

fecking dramaqueen

**John83** · 27/05/2009, 9:32 AM

Originally Posted by Mr A

Smokers should be concentrated in a certain section of the ground. They should also have to wear a special symbol so that everyone knows to stay away from them.

Ah now, let's not get hung up on Semitics.

**corkboy360** · 27/05/2009, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by Candystripe

Ammmmmm...............have they not already banned standing at our european games!!!!!!!!!

Thank feck we're still allowed to sing.Well as long as we don't use megaphones in some grounds in the L.O.I.

Originally Posted by Dodge

Do you honestly believe the state will ban standing at football grounds?

fecking dramaqueen

Has already started with Gardaí threathening to eject people from the stadium for standing.

**cheifo** · 27/05/2009, 12:18 PM

I still think Cheerleaders are the way forward to revitalise football in this Country.

**peadar1987** · 27/05/2009, 1:04 PM

Originally Posted by Candystripe

Ammmmmm...............have they not already banned standing at our european games!!!!!!!!!

Thank feck we're still allowed to sing.Well as long as we don't use megaphones in some grounds in the L.O.I.

The megaphones are bloody annoying!

And the no standing rule is being enforced mainly by the clubs themselves. Most clubs in England have no problem with people standing up all game if they want to, so long as it's not in the "family section" where they'd block the view of any kids. I think that's the way we should go in Ireland if attendances grow to such a level that we need to do it.