Arsenal and Spurs ban vuvuzelas

[Upton]

Arsenal have followed north London rivals Tottenham in banning vuvuzelas.

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.

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.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/arsenal-join-tottenham-and-ban-vuvuzelas-2030677.html


Excellent. Birmingham City have also announced a ban on these annoying instruments. Good to see the EPL taking the lead in doing what's right.

[oldironside]

1. There's no question that they destroy the atmosphere.

One of the joys of an EPL game is the singing, be it West Ham's I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles, Chelsea's One Man Went To Mow, the Pompey Chimes, or that perennial favourite, The Referee's A Wanker.

How else are you supposed to bait the players you hate or complain about a blind, corrupt, incompetent ref when you can't be heard over the drone of the vuvuzela?

[Upton]

3. Couldn't agree more..

and while a few clubs, most notably Chelsea and Man City, have said they have no plans to ban the vuvuzelas...I think it's safe to say the EPL won't be sounding like South Africa..

[Ter]

4. Couldn't disagree more

In soccer, they add to the atmosphere. I love the constant drowning of the noise. Makes it intense.

[Upton]

2. The vuvuzela ban is now up to eight

as Birmingham City, Everton, Fulham, Liverpool, West Ham and Sunderland have all moved to ban the offensive instruments..

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Vuvuzelas-Ban-Eight-Premier-League-Clubs-Tell-Fans-Not-To-Blow-World-Cup-Horns-During-Matches/Article/201007315668067?lpos=UK_News_First_Home_Page_Feature_Teaser_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15668067_Vuvuzelas_Ban%3A_Eight_Premier_League_Clubs_Tell_Fans_Not_To_Blow_World_Cup_Horns_During_M