BREAKING: Dundee and Dundee United have released a joint statement asking supporters not to use pyrotechnics at the derby on January 2.

Dundee and Dundee United at that news on January 2nd

Are you the best football expert? ⚽️🏆 Find out now with our brand new match prediction and climb up the leaderboard and compare yourself with friends.

Fair play to both clubs for prioritizing safety, but let’s be honest, pyro does add some spice to the atmosphere. Can we find a middle ground for controlled displays?

Dens is made of straw tbf

Expect a full pyro show now

Guaranteed this has the opposite effect

Why don’t clubs organise a system where sections of the stand are allowed pyro and only those who want to take part sit in that stand. There is nothing wrong with Pyro and for some reason in this country it’s painted like it’s criminal

Let's hope they listen!

Safety first at the derby! 🚫🔥 Dundee and Dundee United urge no pyrotechnics. ⚽🎥