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Vuvu a no-no, say Iron
Published: 24 Jul 2010 - 14:01:52
Scunthorpe have joined the growing list of clubs to ban the vuvuzela from their ground ahead of the new season.The horns came to prominence at the World Cup in South Africa but the Iron say they will be prohibited at Glanford Park.A club statement said: "In line with a growing number of other clubs in the FA Premier League and Football League, United have decided the plastic horns, which were popular in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, will not be allowed into our stadium."The instruments contravene existing ground regulations and there is a concern the noise from many of the horns blowing simultaneously could impair supporters' ability to hear safety announcements on the public address system, as well as the possibility they could be used as weapons and/or thrown on to the pitch."Clearly there is also a strong customer service issue to consider as well. The club has received very robust input from supporters on the subject of vuvuzelas since the World Cup started in June, with the vast majority firmly against them being allowed into Glanford Park."
