CLUB STATEMENT
Caley Thistle fans have a good reputation for their conduct at both home and away games. This is a reputation that they and the Club can be proud of and one which all fans would wish to retain.
The Club has an obligation under its Ground Safety Certificate and SPL/SFA Rules for ensuring the safety of the fans, its staff and any contracted employees at matches at the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium.
The recently introduced SPL Rules on Unacceptable Conduct puts further commitments on the Club for the actions of both the home and away fans at matches.
The Guidelines to the Unacceptable Conduct Rules state
"The Home Club in any Official Match must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, (i) good order and security; (ii) that policies and procedures have been adopted and are implemented to prevent incidents of Unacceptable Conduct; and (iii) that any incidents of Unacceptable Conduct are effectively dealt with."
Where incidents do occur at ICTFC games the Club is obliged to investigate the circumstances and the individuals involved.Any disciplinary action taken by the Club will be in accordance with the Club's guidelines (attached below).
Whilst in the past it has not been the policy of the Club to publish details of disciplinary action taken because of speculation the Club wishes to clarify recent events.
At game v Arbroath on Tuesday 28th August which had an attendance of 1,246 there were two recorded incidents both involving persons in the home stands.
One person in the West Stand was arrested by the Police for a Breach of the Peace (for alleged foul and abusive language and failing to desist) which is a criminal offence.This person has been written to by the Club informing him that he is currently banned from the stadium but inviting him to a meeting with senior management at the Club to review his position.That meeting has now been arranged.
The second person was ejected from the West Stand for foul and abusive language to a steward.This 17 year old and his parents met with the senior management of the Club and having admitted the offence, was banned for five games.The Club's disciplinary process includes the right of appeal but written confirmation has been received that no appeal against the Club's action is being made.
At the game v Hearts on Saturday 22nd September had an attendance of 4918. Two people were refused admission to the South (away) Stand for being under the influence of alcohol.During the game two people were ejected from the South Stand for persistent standing. Details of these persons will be reported to Hearts.A person from the North (home) Stand was arrested by the Police for the criminal offence of Breach of the Peace for entering the field of play. That person will have his position reviewed by the senior management of the Club but in the meantime will be banned from the Stadium.
