The Vuvuzela

Some of you may be wondering "what the hell is it" well, it's an instrument that the South African fans will be driving us mad with this summer. If you watched the Confederations Cup last summer you would have heard the most annoying stadium noise ever. The Vuvuzela is a trumpet and can be bought in different colours, fascinating eh?

Unfortunately the Vuvuzela is very cheap, so it is likely that the majority of supporters will have one. During the Confederations Cup, I had to mute the sound because the dreadful drone that resembled a swarm of angry hornets was to much to bare. I appreciate that every nation has its own footballing traditions and cultures, but how could anyone enjoy that sound? Some people will say it's better than a quiet Stamford Bridge like atmosphere, but surely no sound is better than the Vuvuzela's.


FIFA are going to decide after the opening game whether to ban the Vuvuzela or not. It will undoubtedly give South Africa an advantage, as their players are used to the racket. Whenever the South Africans attack, the decibel level will rise and thus, making a deafening, off-puting noise for the opposition. If the Vuvuzela's are allowed to be used then we'll have to accept it, come to think of it, they may be one positive about the Vuvuzela, at least we won't have to listen to Mark Bright's inane ramblings..............


Ant Myers