| Large flag to take tottenham 16:08 - Aug 19 with 4018 views | saawonzee |
Ive got a large ish swans flag bout 7ft. Never been to whl before soooo is there any problem with taking them in and is there anywhere to hang them ? |  | | |  |
| Large flag to take tottenham on 22:14 - Aug 19 with 3851 views | dybie_jack |
Not sure bit doesn't a flag over a certain size need some sort of fire certificate? Or did I just dream that?
No idea about hanging it sorry. But take some blu tac or Sellotape should help! | | | |
| Large flag to take tottenham on 22:57 - Aug 19 with 3802 views | JackoBoostardo |
If it's a new(ish) banner, made properly through some company (and not from a bedsheet for example) - then it will be let in regardless of fire certificate or not. UK companies who make banners and flags can only use fire retardant materials. If the banner or flag contains offensive, inciteful or defamatory terms then it either will be prevented from entry, or confiscated/removed by police/stadium.
If you're looking for a place to hang it, try ensuring you can tie the corners at least as most stadiums will have posts or poles, railings for instance. |  |
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| Large flag to take tottenham on 23:05 - Aug 19 with 3787 views | Swansforever |
Tottenham stewards are really fussy so don't think you are allowed flags. Someone last season had a really big flag and he was made to take it down. |  | | |
| Large flag to take tottenham on 10:15 - Aug 20 with 3666 views | saawonzee |
| Large flag to take tottenham on 22:57 - Aug 19 by JackoBoostardo |
If it's a new(ish) banner, made properly through some company (and not from a bedsheet for example) - then it will be let in regardless of fire certificate or not. UK companies who make banners and flags can only use fire retardant materials. If the banner or flag contains offensive, inciteful or defamatory terms then it either will be prevented from entry, or confiscated/removed by police/stadium.
If you're looking for a place to hang it, try ensuring you can tie the corners at least as most stadiums will have posts or poles, railings for instance. |
You may want to tell the stewards that then down the liberty. They stopped me taking mine in on saturday. Anyone can see its no bedsheet job. After much 'arguing' they let me in this 'once' but next time i had to get a fire cert. They said go to your local fire station who will know what your on about and give you one straightaway, well guess what ive been down and they have never heard of a cert for a flag !!! What a load of bollux. | | | |
| Large flag to take tottenham on 11:39 - Aug 20 with 3630 views | JacksawayatWalesgame |
| Large flag to take tottenham on 10:15 - Aug 20 by saawonzee |
You may want to tell the stewards that then down the liberty. They stopped me taking mine in on saturday. Anyone can see its no bedsheet job. After much 'arguing' they let me in this 'once' but next time i had to get a fire cert. They said go to your local fire station who will know what your on about and give you one straightaway, well guess what ive been down and they have never heard of a cert for a flag !!! What a load of bollux. |
This problem was discussed on here shortly after our first season in the Prem started. I'd been bringing a flag to the Liberty for a few years with no problem, then all of a sudden stewards were asking for fire safety certificates. I too went to my local fire station but was told they don't provide such certificates. I phoned the Liberty Stadium and spoke to someone dealing with this sort of issue. He advised me to buy a fire retardant fabric spray off the internet, spray the flag then bring the product receipt as proof every time I bring the flag to the stadium. I did this, and actually had the receipt laminated to make it look more professional. I've been able to put my flag up at games ever since. A steward usually asks if I've got a fire certificate, and is always satisfied when I show them my laminated receipt (which they never actually bother to read). | | | |
| Large flag to take tottenham on 12:16 - Aug 20 with 3591 views | Spratty |
Heard it all now, red tape gone mad. If they ask for something it should actually mean something. |  | | |
| Large flag to take tottenham on 12:33 - Aug 20 with 3564 views | Lord_Bony |
This is from Middlesborough....
BORO'S BANNER GUIDELINES - Tuesday, July 19, 2011
BORO are committed to helping supporters make the Riverside environment as colourful as possible, whilst also taking seriously their responsibilities for the safety of all fans.
Middlesbrough Football Club Flags, Banners & Surfers Policy
Middlesbrough Football Club acknowledges that it has a commitment to protect all supporters whilst contributing to a positive matchday experience. We know that many supporters like to display banners and flags when visiting the Riverside and we will always be as accommodating as possible.
However, in the interests of the safety and enjoyment for all supporters, fans should adhere to the following policy regarding banners and flags:
Flags, Surfers & Banners - General
1. The Club reserves the right to refuse to allow flags, surfers or banners to be displayed particularly if content is considered to be offensive, discriminatory, defamatory or inflammatory.
2. Any item that the Club or any of its employees believe could potentially be used as a weapon and/or compromise public safety is strictly prohibited and will be confiscated.
Flags
1. Flags should be no bigger than 150cm in depth or width.
2. Anything above these measurements will be classed as a banner and will therefore require a fire certificate and will need to be registered with the Club (see Surfers & Banners).
3. The flag pole should be no bigger than 7mm in diameter and 1 metre in length. The flag pole material should be wood or plastic and be rounded at the ends.
4. Flags should be presented to stewards prior to entry to the stadium where they will be inspected and approved prior to entry.
5. The Club reserve the right to confiscate any flags brought into the stadium without being approved prior to entry.
6. Supporters wishing to introduce flags on poles longer than 1 metre must contact the club in advance via email to supporters@mfc.co.uk Subject to advance agreement with the Club, such flags poles may be waved prior to kick-off but must not obstruct the views of others and under no circumstances are to be waved after kickoff.
7. Flags which are not subject to Section 6 above may generally be waved in the Stadium; however, the Club reserves the right, if appropriate, to ask supporters to resist from waving flags in certain circumstances.
Surfers & Banners
1. Materials measuring more than 150cm x 150cm will be considered as banners.
2. All banners and surfers should be made from fire-retardant material and a fire certificate must be produced. Proof of certification may be required whenever they are brought into the stadium.
3. On occasion, where a Club designated sterile area (e.g. empty block of seats) is available within the Riverside Stadium, it may be possible for banners to be placed in the sterile area.Permission to do so must first be obtained from the Club in advance via email to supporters@mfc.co.uk or, in circumstances where this is not possible, by a senior steward prior to entry on a matchday.
4. Banners will not be allowed where they may block advertising, signage, exit routes, restrict the views of other supporters or in any way compromise the safe operation of the stadium.
5. It is the responsibility of supporters who bring banners and surfers into the stadium to ensure they are securely fastened at all times.The Club reserves the right to remove any articles that have not been appropriately secured or become loose during a match.
6. Big surfers / banners should be kept on site at the Riverside Stadium and issued to supporters on matchdays.Any such banners and surfers should be handed to stewards or taken to a designated area immediately after use.
7. The use of surfers or surfer-style banners designed to be passed over supporters' heads, will not be allowed after kick-off.
8. Supporters wishing to introduce new surfers and banners must contact the Club in advance via email to supporters@mfc.co.uk. The banner/surfer must be presented to the Club at least three working days before match day with the appropriate fire certificate. The banner/surfer must also be presented prior to entry to the stadium where it will be inspected by a senior steward.
9. Any surfers or banners brought into the stadium without being approved by the Club will be confiscated.
10. A register of banners and surfers which meet fire safety criteria will be kept by Supporter Services.A copy will be given to the Safety Officer to assist stewards in assessing approved articles.
11. The Club reserves the right to change this policy as it deems fit or as required by the local authority, Football Licensing Authority or any other body that helps to determine the safety of spectators at the Riverside Stadium.
12. Whilst the Club endeavours to take good care of banners and surfers that are brought into the stadium, it accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage that may occur at any time. |  |
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| Large flag to take tottenham on 16:32 - Aug 20 with 3461 views | saawonzee |
| Large flag to take tottenham on 11:39 - Aug 20 by JacksawayatWalesgame |
This problem was discussed on here shortly after our first season in the Prem started. I'd been bringing a flag to the Liberty for a few years with no problem, then all of a sudden stewards were asking for fire safety certificates. I too went to my local fire station but was told they don't provide such certificates. I phoned the Liberty Stadium and spoke to someone dealing with this sort of issue. He advised me to buy a fire retardant fabric spray off the internet, spray the flag then bring the product receipt as proof every time I bring the flag to the stadium. I did this, and actually had the receipt laminated to make it look more professional. I've been able to put my flag up at games ever since. A steward usually asks if I've got a fire certificate, and is always satisfied when I show them my laminated receipt (which they never actually bother to read). |
Why make it so friggin difficut for fans, especially as they add a bit of colour to the colourless grey bowl that we call our stadium !!!!!  | | | |
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| Large flag to take tottenham on 18:41 - Aug 20 with 3422 views | 1983 |
Piccy of flag please? |  |
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| Large flag to take tottenham on 20:36 - Aug 20 with 3377 views | JacksawayatWalesgame |
| Large flag to take tottenham on 16:32 - Aug 20 by saawonzee |
Why make it so friggin difficut for fans, especially as they add a bit of colour to the colourless grey bowl that we call our stadium !!!!! |
I totally agree with you. There seemed to be loads of Welsh flags in the away game at Malmo, most of which I've never seen in the Liberty. It would be great to see them there. Maybe it would be worth contacting the Operations Manager again to see if the silly fire certificate rule has been relaxed. It's daft. People's clothes are probably far more flammable than flags. | | | |
| Large flag to take tottenham on 20:59 - Aug 20 with 3359 views | Oldjack |
A fire certificate is a must theses days |  |
| Prosser the Tosser dwells on Phil's bum hole like a rusty old hemorrhoid ,fact
You Greedy Bastards Get Out Of OUR Club!
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| Large flag to take tottenham on 14:58 - Aug 21 with 3091 views | Baker |
Why is this topic a sticky again? |  |
| May I say? what a smashing blouse you have on! |
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