Stourbridge FC bans fans after flare incident
Stourbridge FC has banned a number of supporters from attending matches after flares were set off and thrown onto the pitch.
The club has taken tough action against several fans who blighted games against rivals Halesowen Town.
A woman was injured during a league game last month when a flare was thrown while there were more unsavoury scenes in a Birmingham Senior Cup tie two week later on October 23.
Stourbridge said in a statement: "Following investigations, we can confirm that a number of people have been refused entry to the War Memorial Ground at subsequent matches, and the club is in the process of formally notifying these people of indefinite bans from all future matches at the War Memorial Ground.
"The club wishes to reiterate it's previous statement to the effect that flares, smoke bombs and similar items will not be tolerated. Anybody found to be in possession of such items, or attempting to bring them into the ground, will be liable to a similar ban.
"This also applies to anybody throwing items either onto the pitch or at visiting supporters, and to anti-social behaviour generally.
"Football is a passionate game, and we would encourage our supporters to show that passion in the right way. Make a noise, get behind the team, show your support.
"However, while we all understand that things can happen in the heat of the moment, we will not tolerate spectators stepping beyond the line of reasonable behaviour, particularly in the direction of visiting supporters."
