Blues have joined the growing number of Premier League clubs to ban the vuvuzela at their grounds on match days.

Premier League side's Blues, Spurs, West Ham and Arsenal have so far chosen to ban the instruments, which caused controversy during this summer's World Cup in South Africa.

A statement on the club's official website, www.bcfc.com, read: "Blues can confirm that supporters will not be allowed to bring vuvuzelas into St. Andrew's on matchdays.

"The club took into account feedback from both supporters and relevant bodies such as the Safety Advisory Committee and have made the decision on health and safety grounds.

"An overwhelming majority of Blues supporters said they didn't want vuvuzelas to be allowed at St. Andrew's."