Bosso players to campaign against hooliganism

HIGHLANDERS players will this afternoon lead a campaign against hooliganism before their match against Motor Action at Barbourfields Stadium.

Supporters will be given statements signed by the players which call for restraint during matches even during clearly provocative situations as this tends to weigh heavily on the team's image and budget.

"These messages will be given to our supporters as they enter the stadium. We hope they will be able to read and embrace them," said Highlanders chairman Peter Dube.

The Bosso chairman said missile throwing often results in stoppages and disrupts the team's rhythm while affecting the players' concentration.

"The players value so much the supporters' contribution to the game as they are aware that the atmosphere at the stadium can easily be changed by the fans, for the better or for the worse," said Dube.

He urged fans to rally behind the boys until the referee blows the final whistle.

"Whatever the team did or achieved last year can all be because of the support that the boys were getting and we are really calling on our supporters once more to be with us in our 2013 journey through thick and thin," said the Highlanders chairman.

Highlanders were recently hauled before the Premier Soccer League disciplinary committee following crowd disturbances in their season opener against Shabanie Mine at Maglas Stadium.

One supporter has since been sentenced to six months in prison following the skirmishes.