The Premier League have warned broadcasters about showing images of flares being used in stadiums amid concerns that it incites trouble.
Supporters sneaking flares into stadiums has become a regular occurrence at top-flight games in England, particularly at the end of last season.
As a result, top-flight chiefs contacted Premier League Productions ahead of next season expressing their worries after the increased use of shots of pyrotechnics in stadiums.
The concern at the Premier League is that images of this nature could both encourage the use of flares in stadiums and lead to their glorification — and therefore result in an increase in dangerous incidents at games.
It remains to be seen whether the Premier League seek to contact other broadcasters such as Sky Sports, BT Sport and BBC over the issue.
However, there is an acknowledgement that restricting what TV companies can show is likely to be a difficult task given the huge challenges of live broadcasting.
Speaking last month, Football Supporters’ Association caseworker Amanda Jacks said: ‘Supporters who let off pyro inside stadiums might want to improve the atmosphere but they’re putting themselves at risk of lengthy club bans and criminal prosecution.
‘It isn’t worth it and can harm your current or future employment, university or college applications, travel and insurance premiums.’
The Premier League are determined to work with all the relevant authorities and stakeholders to stamp out the rise in trouble at grounds that marred the end of the domestic season.