Following our recent statement regarding the unacceptable conduct at our home match against Hamilton Academical on Saturday 13 December, the club can confirm that the West Stand will be closed for this Saturday’s William Hill League 1 fixture against Peterhead.
This decision follows the use of pyrotechnics in the West Stand at the last home match, during which a device entered the field of play and forced the referee to temporarily stop the game.
The club intends for the West Stand to reopen for our next home match against Alloa Athletic on Saturday 24th January. We hope this course of action demonstrates our zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable conduct and the use of pyrotechnics within the stadium.
The club would like to re-emphasise, we strongly condemn all forms of unacceptable behaviour, particularly the use of pyrotechnics at both home and away matches. Such actions are illegal and extremely dangerous. They pose serious risks, including burn injuries, and can be life-threatening for individuals with respiratory conditions.
Severe sanctions will be imposed on those identified, including permanent bans from the club. As these are criminal offences, details of offenders will be passed to Police Scotland. This may result in Football Banning Orders of up to 10 years, a criminal record, fines of up to £5,000, and/or imprisonment of up to six months.
We recognise and greatly appreciate that the vast majority of our supporters represent Inverness Caledonian Thistle in an outstanding manner. Your continued backing means a great deal to the players, coaches, and staff.
Your support is vital to our success. We ask everyone to continue helping create a positive atmosphere while ensuring the safety of all and avoiding potential penalties for the club.
Let’s work together to ensure supporting Inverness Caledonian Thistle remains a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.