Würzburg Kickers' Empty Stands Saga After Pyro Incidents: A Clear Message sent by Bavarian Football Association
Following Pyro-outbursts: Würzburg Kickers Perform in Emptied Stands - Following the pyro incident, Würzburg kickers perform before an empty stadium.
In the wake of the chaos caused by pyrotechnics during a Regionalliga match at 1. FC Schweinfurt's Sachs Stadium, the Würzburg Kickers find themselves playing their home games without fans for the foreseeable future. The Bavarian Football Association (BFV) has made it clear they're sending a "strong warning" with this spectator ban, with appeals possible but being suspended ineffective.
The final phase of the game last Friday was marred by Würzburg supporters setting off fireworks and throwing bangers, forcing a brief interruption. With a 2:1 victory and Schweinfurt's promotion to the 3rd football league, the match left a rather explosive impression.
Point Deduction on the Table
The BFV's legal team has hinted at potential point deductions and stadium bans, including the exclusion of the public, in the main proceeding. They've labeled the incidents as "serious misconduct by the away fans" and a "serious breach of stadium discipline."
Würzburg Club Plans to Fight Collective Penalties
The Würzburg club has vowed to appeal against the spectator ban, claiming that the measures already taken by the club would have ensured spectators' safety. The club also believes collective penalties to be unfair as they'd affect peaceful fans who consistently behave in an exemplary manner.
Though aware that the ban would also impact well-behaving spectators, the BFV saw no other way to send a strong message and protect these supporters.
Würzburg Kickers Speak Out Against their Own Fans' Actions
The responsible persons at the Würzburg Kickers have already denounced the pyro incidents caused by their own fans in a club statement. They've distanced themselves from these so-called fans and are determined to identify and punish the perpetrators. They deemed the incidents as "absolutely unacceptable" and exceeding "every limit."
- Würzburg Kickers
- Regionalliga
- 1. FC Schweinfurt
- Bavaria
- Würzburg
- Pyrotechnics
- Bavarian Football Association
(Note: While researching for additional insights, it's important to acknowledge that collective sanctions are often implemented when clubs fail to maintain spectator safety and discipline. It's also common for clubs to appeal such decisions, and it remains to be seen whether Würzburg Kickers will successfully contest the spectator ban.)
- The Bavarian Football Association (BFV) has imposed a spectator ban on the Würzburg Kickers as a consequence of pyrotechnics incidents during a Regionalliga match at 1. FC Schweinfurt's stadium.
- Despite the spectator ban, the Würzburg club has vowed to appeal, arguing that the measures in place would have ensured spectators' safety and claiming that collective penalties are unfair.
- In a club statement, the Würzburg Kickers denounced the pyro incidents caused by their own fans, labeling them as "absolutely unacceptable" and exceeding "every limit."
- The Würzburg Kickers' home games will be played without fans for the foreseeable future, a decision made by the BFV to send a "strong warning" about spectator misconduct, with potential for point deductions and stadium bans in future proceedings.
