Dumbarton Football Club have pleaded with fans to stay at home during matches, after a picture of young supporters watching a game outside their stadium went viral earlier this month.
A group of young supporters parked their bikes against the perimeter fence of the C&G Systems Stadium and peered over to catch the action, with the image receiving thousands of likes on social media.
However the club responded by releasing a statement reminding fans that the safest place to catch Jim Duffy’s side in action from home via their live stream.
The statement said: “It has been brought to our attention that some fans have accessed the club grounds on three occasions to view matches as they take place.
“We must ask that while matches remain behind closed doors, supporters stay at home and do not attend the C&G Systems Stadium or its grounds.
“Everyone at the club has worked hard to ensure that measures have been put in place so that we are providing a Covid-secure environment in accordance with SFA and SPFL guidelines and Scottish Government legislation so that we are able to participate in these fixtures.
“We would ask that all fans of Dumbarton, and our opponents, adhere to these regulations.
“Hopefully, with case and hospital numbers continuing to fall across Scotland, it will not be much longer before we are all able to enjoy the match day experience at the C&G Systems Stadium which we all miss so badly.
“Additionally, we will always intervene if fans conduct themselves in a manner which places themselves or others at risk of harm, accident or injury. Our safety officer and stewards are there for your safety – please therefore comply with their instructions and treat them with respect.
“Until we are able to have fans back in our stadium, the safest place to watch us in action is at your own home, through our streaming service, and we must encourage supporters of ourselves and our opponents to do so.
“We will know that you are with us in spirit.”
