TWO teenagers have been given three year football banning orders after flares were set off at Carlisle United’s cup tie with Everton.

The sentences handed out to two 17-year-olds has prompted the club to issue a warning that this kind of behaviour will not be tolerated.

The teenagers, from the Carlisle area, appeared at youth court yesterday when they admitted possessing flares at the FA Cup fourth round match in January.

One of them also admitted throwing a missile onto a football playing area and throwing fireworks in a highway, street, thoroughfare or public place. He has been referred to the youth offending team for four months.

The other teenager has been referred to the youth offending team for three months.

The pair, who appeared before Judge Gerald Chalk, were charged by police following an investigation after the game on January 31.

Flares were set off before kick off outside Brunton Park on Warwick Road and inside the ground in the Warwick Road end of the stadium, one of which was thrown among the crowd.

Police took to social media site twitter to speak of the latest bans. Their tweet said: “Two more 17-year-olds convicted today and given three year banning orders for flare offences at the @officialcufc v #Everton game #cufc #itsnotworthit.”

Detective Chief Inspector Nick Coughlan welcomed the sentences handed out to the teenagers.

He said: “The sentences should act as a deterrent to others. We are determined to stamp out the possession of pyrotechnics at Carlisle United as it’s a family club.

“We won’t tolerate misbehaviour by fans. We are pleased with the outcome.”

An 18-year-old also remains on bail until April 28 in relation to the racist chanting at the game.

Andy Hall, media officer at Carlisle United said: “We are not going to accept this type of behaviour.

“Where the authorities are able to get involved, they will. We fully support that.

“We want an environment where fans can go in and enjoy the match, including singing and getting behind the team.

“It does not mean putting people in a situation where they can be distressed or be put at risk of real harm.”

The club has previously labelled the use of flares, a new trend, as “disappointing”.

Mr Hall said: “I can’t ever see how anybody can condone it, however visually stunning it can be. It’s very dangerous.”

As the Blues now lie in eighth place in League Two and chase the play-offs, Mr Hall sent out a plea to fans.

He said: “Please come and support us. Come out in your numbers.

“We want people to come to a vibrant atmosphere that’s for everybody, not to be spoiled by a minority.”

Another youth was recently banned from Brunton Park until the end of the season after a smoke grenade was let off during Carlisle United’s away game at Exeter.

The incident prompted a major fire scare which resulted in the game on March 12 being stopped for more than an hour.