CLUB STATEMENT

In response to a number of unacceptable incidents at our last home game, the Club are now left with no other option but to introduce the following policy for our three remaining home games.

Any non season ticket holders under the age of 16 will only be allowed access to these games if accompanied by a paying adult.

Anyone attempting to enter the ground wearing a face covering will be asked to remove the covering. If this request is refused, they will not be allowed access to the ground.

The behaviour of these young people is not acceptable and whilst the Club have tried to engage and encourage their support, the attendance of Police at two recent games has led to these measures having to be taken.

Forfar Athletic would also like to add that their behaviour within the town itself is absolutely unacceptable. We have received numerous emails about disturbances and can only apologise to residents and businesses, however we cannot be held responsible for their actions away from the football ground.

We have engaged with Police and we have passed on CCTV images. They are investigating all incidents.

Forfar Athletic wish to encourage younger supporters to attend matches, but only if they are coming to support the team and behave themselves. Not all of the younger fans are to blame, but we need to ensure that none of the ones who do misbehave are allowed to continue causing problems for stewards and Police.

If Police decide that they need to attend games, it comes at a cost to the Club, and so we need to ensure that their presence is not required.

We hope that supporters understand the reasoning behind these measures and we thank all of our fans for their support this season.

Thank you.