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Post by Macmoish on Jun 17, 2010 16:16:00 GMT
Ipswich Official Site
NO VUVUZELAS AT PORTMAN ROADPosted on: Thu 17 Jun 2010 Portman Road will not be buzzing with the noise from vuvuzelas next season. The musical 'horn' has been the talk of the World Cup in South Africa with many saying the constant noise is ruining the atmosphere at games. Others have argued that they have added to the occasion and thousands have been sold in England over the last week. Vuvuzelas are part of the tradition at football matches played in South Africa but they won't become part of the game at Portman Road. "We have had a couple of enquiries about bringing vuvuzelas to games here next season," Town's head of safety and security, Mick Warden told the Club website."But they are classed as a musical instrument and our ground regulations state that no musical instruments are allowed into the stadium for games without permission and that won't be given."We have also been contacted by the national charity Deafness Research UK to say that there is evidence that fans risk permanent noise induced hearing loss through the constant use of vuvuzelas." www.itfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10272~2073423,00.html
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Post by eskey8 on Jun 17, 2010 19:03:36 GMT
'Safety and Secruity' what a load of rubbish!!!
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Post by Zamoraaaah on Jun 17, 2010 19:07:39 GMT
Exactly. Utter twaddle.
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Post by haqpr1963 on Jun 17, 2010 19:11:21 GMT
'Safety and Secruity' what a load of rubbish!!! Can I just say if anyone blows one of those things anywhere near me at HQ they will be neither safe or secure......
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Post by beanofire on Jun 17, 2010 19:12:01 GMT
Ipswich - utter twaddle. Safety & security? Well, that's why there are so many lawsuits around. Thank you, USA!
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Post by Macmoish on Jun 17, 2010 23:01:15 GMT
On the other hand... BBC World Cup 2010: Premier League unfazed by vuvuzelas Premier League clubs have no plans to follow Germany's Borussia Dortmund and ban vuvuzelas next season.The Bundesliga team became the first major European club to ban the plastic horns, which were unheard of outside of South Africa before the World Cup. The noise of the vuvuzelas has divided opinion in Britain. Tens of thousands of the horns have been sold by shops and supermarkets but many people loathe them, claiming they drown out singing and chanting. One non-league team has gone so far as banning them from the clubhouse, where they are screening World Cup games. 606: DEBATE You know how all the South Africans are blowing their Vuvuzelas this world cup because it represents their culture? Well if England wins the World Cup bid will we be all playing the spoons? gun_for_the_hills Chris Layton, secretary of Ryman League part-timers Whyteleafe, said: "Anyone bringing a vuvuzela to the clubhouse during the World Cup will be asked to leave it outside before being admitted to the clubhouse to watch the matches on the big screen." A Premier League spokesman said on Wednesday it was up to individual clubs to decide their policy. But on the day next season's fixtures were unveiled no Premier League club has announced a ban and some are thought to be looking into the horns for their merchandising potential. An Arsenal spokesman said: "There is no ban on the use of vuvuzelas within Emirates Stadium at present, as they do not contravene our ground regulations. "However, the enjoyment and safety of fans on a match day is of paramount importance to us, and we reserve the right to take action against any device which negatively impacts the experience of others within Emirates Stadium." A Tottenham spokesman said: "There is currently no policy relating to the use of vuvuzelas within stadia in the UK as this has not been considered an issue to date." Borussia Dortmund supporters are among the most vocal in Germany and the Westfalenstadion has a capacity of 81,000. General manager Hans-Joachim Watzke was unequivocal: "Our fans don't want to have these trumpets. It is nerve-racking and completely drowns out any chanting." He added: "We have decided as a work group at Borussia Dortmund that these horrid things will be forbidden from the Westfalenstadion." newsvote.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/8746540.stm
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Post by Lonegunmen on Jun 18, 2010 0:37:51 GMT
Well done Borussia Dortmund. I hope "others" see the light.
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Post by Zamoraaaah on Jun 18, 2010 16:29:10 GMT
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Post by Lonegunmen on Jun 18, 2010 18:49:07 GMT
PMSL. You have to admit, that is funny. Someone got on to it pretty fast.
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Post by Zamoraaaah on Jun 18, 2010 18:54:20 GMT
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Post by Lonegunmen on Jun 18, 2010 19:04:43 GMT
Already done it on another site hehehe.
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Post by Macmoish on Jun 19, 2010 6:53:57 GMT
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Post by Zamoraaaah on Jun 19, 2010 9:51:23 GMT
Brilliant. Not only do vuvus sound great they also punish stupid people.
Vuvuzelas. The best thing since sliced bread. ATAF!
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Post by Lonegunmen on Jun 19, 2010 10:33:41 GMT
So for Christmas buy someone you DON'T like one and watch them stuff their throat up!!
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Post by Macmoish on Jun 23, 2010 6:53:54 GMT
Baz's Recording? BBC - Cup officials learn to cope with sound of vuvuzelas Vuvuzela noise is now part of Fifa's training sessions for officials in South Africa, according to Devon-based assistant referee Mike Mullarkey. Mullarkey made his World Cup debut in last week's Group H match between Spain and Switzerland. He told BBC Devon: "When we're doing our training exercises Fifa are actually playing recorded sounds of vuvuzelas through the speakers.
"For three hours a day we're exposed to that sound which helps preparation." Mullarkey continued: "So when it comes to the match situation it's an environment that we're very used to." The Exeter resident is part of a three-strong English contingent of officials at the South Africa, alongside referee Howard Webb and fellow assistant Darren Cann. When we're training they are playing recorded sounds of vuvuzelas through the speakers Mike Mullarkey The drone of vuvuzelas led to numerous complaints during the initial stages of the World Cup, although organisers swiftly ruled out banning the plastic horn. Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo was one of the players who claimed the noise affects concentration, while some fans watching on television said they struggled to hear commentary. But with exposure to the constant noise included in their training sessions, Mullarkey is hoping the English officials can rise to the occasion and be selected for further games as the tournament progresses. He said: "If England got through to the semi-finals or final, clearly we couldn't be involved. "But if England aren't there, there are many other factors, and many other experienced referees all vying for the ultimate accolade of being involved in the latter stages. "So we're just concentrating on our job at the moment, which is successfully negotiating the next appointment that we receive." newsvote.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8753657.stm
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Post by Zamoraaaah on Jun 23, 2010 6:56:49 GMT
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Post by Macmoish on Jun 24, 2010 7:26:29 GMT
As of almost a week ago Sainsbury’s hopes to sell 75000 vuvuzela horns by World Cup’s end Submitted by Kulbir Sandhu on Sun, 06/20/2010 - topnews.co.uk/27051-sainsbury-s-hopes-sell-75000-vuvuzela-horns-world-cup-s-end British supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has announced it sold more than 40,000 vuvuzela plastic horns branded with the England logo since the beginning of the football World Cup around a week ago. Sainsbury’s estimated that it will be able to sell around 75,000 vuvuzela plastic horns by the end of tournament. Each plastic horn costs around two pounds. But, popular vuvuzela plastic horns are not free from criticism as the horns some of the football fans gets disturbed by the noise produced by the horns. However, horns’ users see them as a means to express hearty support for their favorite team. Moreover, commentators as well as players also complain that horns’ high noise overpower their teammates voices. Overall, Sainsbury’s reported slower sales growth for the first quarter of this year. Sainsbury's chief executive officer Justin King has warned that potential increase in VAT on basic supplies would hurt the poorest. Finance Minister George Osborne is expected to increase rate of VAT from current 17.5 per cent to 20 per cent in emergency budget on Tuesday. topnews.co.uk/27051-sainsbury-s-hopes-sell-75000-vuvuzela-horns-world-cup-s-end
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Post by Lonegunmen on Jun 24, 2010 7:52:52 GMT
Just remember! Remember where your Vuvuzela came from eh?? Still keen to blow on one??
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Post by Lonegunmen on Jul 3, 2010 20:26:49 GMT
Just in time for Christmas. Buy one for those whom you hate!
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Post by Lonegunmen on Jul 3, 2010 20:37:25 GMT
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