Vuvuzela ban at White Hart Lane

The plastic horns, popular with football fans at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, have already started to be banned by English Football clubs.

A statement on the Tottenham's official website read:

Following discussions with the Police and representatives from the local licensing authorities, the Club will not be permitting vuvuzelas or similar instruments into White Hart Lane on matchdays.

We are concerned that the presence of the instruments within the Stadium pose unnecessary risks to public safety and could impact on the ability of all supporters to hear any emergency safety announcements.

We are very proud of the fantastic atmosphere that our supporters produce organically at White Hart Lane and we are all very much looking forward to this continuing into the forthcoming season.

The horns have been heavily criticised by players and fans alike with many suggesting they are tuneless and block out singing and chanting.

The All England Club also banned the instrument from this summer's Wimbledon, amidst fears that they could spoil the event.