The IFA and NIFL are currently treating Spectator behaviour as a high priority. The football authorities are only fining clubs but have made it clear that continued misbehaviour by supporters will ultimately lead to points deductions and playing behind closed doors.
Glentoran’s support this season has been outstanding, as has the behaviour of our fans. Our supporters have gathered in fantastic numbers and created a great and very positive atmosphere both home and away. You have all been an absolute credit to both our club and to East Belfast. The management and players thank you for being our twelfth man in every stadium we have visited.
As we reach what promises to be an exciting and tense climax to the season, it is worth outlining (primarily to any new or returning supporters) the key elements of the IFA Supporter Behaviour Policy. This spectator behaviour legislation covers all matches played by Premiership and Championship clubs in Northern Ireland.
OFFENCES INCLUDE:
• Throwing articles capable of causing injury
• Indecent, sectarian or discriminatory chanting
• Entering the playing area
• Possession of fireworks, smokebombs, flares etc.
• Possession of alcohol on prescribed vehicles en route to a regulated match
CONSEQUENCES
• Banned from matches
• Arrest
• Fines
• Imprisonment
For more information visit www.irishfa.com/spectatorbehaviour
Glentoran has the best and fastest growing supporter base in Northern Ireland. #Be Loud..........DoUsProud
