A WELL Society board member has called for an “adult” debate on the introduction of safe pyrotechnics sections inside Scottish football stadiums and predicted a move towards the system that is in place in Norway would snuff out their illegal use at matches.
Derek Watson, a lifelong Motherwell supporter who has been on the board of the community ownership group since 2018, has visited the Scandinavian nation and seen first hand how clubs there allow fans to set off flares and smoke canisters in a controlled environment.
He revealed that he has held positive talks with directors at Motherwell about “safe pyro” and that similar constructive conversations had taken place between supporters and senior officials at many other Scottish clubs.
