Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal join Spurs and Birmingham in banning vuvuzelas at matches
Arsenal have followed north London rivals Tottenham in banning vuvuzelas.[LNB]The horns proved hugely controversial at this summer's World Cup with some fans critical of the droning noise they created while others believed they added to the atmosphere.[LNB]Spurs became the first Barclays Premier League club to ban vuvuzelas last night and Arsenal followed suit today by announcing they were not welcome at Emirates Stadium.[LNB] Down with this sort of thing: South African fans blow their vuvuzelas at the World Cup[LNB]VUVUZELAS BANNED AT... Premier League: Arsenal, Birmingham, TottenhamChampionship: Cardiff City, Ipswich Town, Leicester City, BarnsleyLeague One: Southampton [LNB]All England Tennis club, Wimbledon[LNB]Tri-Nations rugby matches in New Zealand[LNB]London 2012 Olympics[LNB]Formula One Grands Prix[LNB]2011 Rugby World Cup[LNB]UFC and GAA in Ireland[LNB]A statement from Arsenal said: 'Further to their hugely debated involvement at this summer's World Cup Finals in South Africa, Arsenal Football Club has decided to forbid the use of vuvuzelas within Emirates Stadium with immediate effect.[LNB]'This decision has been taken to ensure the enjoyment and safety of supporters on matchdays, which is of paramount importance to the club.'[LNB]Birmingham have also banned them, issuing a statement reading: 'Blues can confirm that supporters will not be allowed to bring vuvuzelas into St. Andrew's on matchdays.[LNB]'The club took into account feedback from both supporters and relevant bodies such as the Safety Advisory Committee and have made the decision on health and safety grounds.[LNB]'An overwhelming majority of Blues supporters said they didn't want vuvuzelas to be allowed at St. Andrew's.'[LNB]Premier League new boys Blackpool were thought to be the only club welcoming them but now appear on the point of banning them as well.[LNB] A club spokesman said: 'We haven't really given any full consideration to vuvuzelas at the moment. We've had plenty of other things occupying the mind with a debut season in the Barclays Premier League to prepare for.[LNB]'Any decision will be taken in due course and in consultation with relevant supporter groups.'[LNB]The statement added that the club's previous assertion they are keen to ensurethe atmosphere is better than ever 'does not necessarily mean that vuvuzelaswill be permitted.'[LNB] Arsenal to haggle over Dynamo Kiev defender Pape Diakhate but face competition from Tottenham and SunderlandArsenal striker Eduardo agrees £6m Shakhtar switch after Bilic's approvalJamie Redknapp: Cole right to choose Liverpool over Spurs and Arsenal Club-by-club Premier League guide to every transfer deal in summer 2010ARSENAL FC
