Gillingham haven’t ruled out banning the controversial vuvuzela at Priestfield this season, saying they will review their policy if they become a nuisance.
The horns, which can produce a sound of up to 120 decibels, were a talking point at this summer’s World Cup, with some players complaining they could not hear their own team-mates.
FIFA rejected calls to ban vuvuzelas from stadia in South Africa, but a growing number of English clubs, including Arsenal and West Ham as well as a host of Football League clubs, have announced they will not be allowing them in this season.
The Gills have not followed suit, for the moment.
A club spokesman said: “The safety and enjoyment of our supporters is of paramount importance to the club and, given the decibel levels produced by these instruments, we believe that it may be in the best interests of the fans to discourage their use within the stadium.
“Anyone who has visited Priestfield in recent season will know that our fantastic supporters are more than capable of generating a vibrant atmosphere without the use of artificial equipment.”
POSTED: 22/07/2010 12:07:29
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