Safe Standing at football matches - has a corner been turned?

retired_dalehman · 10-15-2007, 10:46 PM

All I want is either East or West lower at Old Trafford to be a "safe" standing area. A very small percentage of the stadium.

Loo · 10-15-2007, 10:46 PM

Absolutely hate standing at games.

Geoff · 10-15-2007, 10:47 PM

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Originally posted by Coldberg:
It's all about the right to have a choice. Whether you prefer standing or sitting people should at least have a choice considering the amount of money they are putting into the club.

doesn't work because some people prefer sitting - and so cannot see anything when people in front f them then stand.
espewcially the nobs who seem to pay for a season ticket, roll up lind drunk and then stand for the entire match, not watching at all, just goading the opposition.

na - keep everyone in a section either seating or standing.

retired_jesenia · 10-15-2007, 10:47 PM

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Originally posted by Weststandred:
All I want is either East or West lower at Old Trafford to be a "safe" standing area. A very small percentage of the stadium.

what about T2?

retired_kellynew1212 · 10-15-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally posted by Will Smith:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by Number 7:
It would be unfair on little kids who go to games.. but if at Celtic Park we get some of the stadium like the old jungle i'd love it.

like you then? </BLOCKQUOTE>
I stand most of my day so I wouldn't mind.. and I said 'little kids' not 'kids'

Average Joe · 10-15-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally posted by Geoff:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by Coldberg:
It's all about the right to have a choice. Whether you prefer standing or sitting people should at least have a choice considering the amount of money they are putting into the club.

doesn't work because some people prefer sitting - and so cannot see anything when people in front f them then stand.
espewcially the nobs who seem to pay for a season ticket, roll up lind drunk and then stand for the entire match, not watching at all, just goading the opposition.

na - keep everyone in a section either seating or standing. </BLOCKQUOTE>

Right so you basically misunderstood my post there. Well done.

Average Joe · 10-15-2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally posted by BBB:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by Weststandred:
All I want is either East or West lower at Old Trafford to be a "safe" standing area. A very small percentage of the stadium.

what about T2?

</BLOCKQUOTE>

T2 is basically standing anyway. They would only ever do the E/W lower at OT as having a tier that high up as standing would be dangerous unless they put up fencing/perspex at the front.

retired_hinchmaa · 10-15-2007, 10:50 PM

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Originally posted by Number 7:
It would be unfair on little kids who go to games.. but if at Celtic Park we get some of the stadium like the old jungle i'd love it.

Eh? There would still be family sections for the kiddies.

Bring back standing. The atmosphere is so much better.

retired_dalehman · 10-15-2007, 10:51 PM

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Originally posted by BBB:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by Weststandred:
All I want is either East or West lower at Old Trafford to be a "safe" standing area. A very small percentage of the stadium.

what about T2?

</BLOCKQUOTE>

A little at a time, BBB.

Why can't the light grey blocks be allowed to stand?
As long as the views of the people behind aren't blocked, what's the problem?

retired_2symonds · 10-15-2007, 10:51 PM

I don't see what the harm in trying it is. Better atmosphere and if it's limited and done properly then it shouldn't be a problem.

Might be a bit of a headache with the sectioning off at some stadiums but I reckon it could work.

Safe Standing at football matches - has a corner been turned?

Grab a beer, sit back and relax.

Safe Standing at football matches - has a corner been turned?