THE SPFL have insisted their member clubs have invested heavily in measures to stop the “irresponsible and wholly reckless” use of pyrotechnics at matches and are continuing to work closely with their fans in an attempt to stamp out the problem.
Many domestic and European games involving Scottish sides this season have been blighted by supporters setting off flares and smoke bombs in the stands and Celtic, Hearts and Rangers were all fined by UEFA for the actions of their followers in Champions League and Conference League matches.
David Hamilton of the Scottish Police Federation has accused the country’s clubs of not doing enough to tackle a practice which is on the increase in football across Europe due to an unwillingness to spend money - and warned they risk losing their stadium safety certificates if there is no improvement in the situation.
