Garage_Doors
Originally the Swankers
But he wasn't was he, "that song" is mearly an excuse to wind up the stewards when they attempt to do there job.
That's why he was removed because he was antagonising the stewards.
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But he wasn't was he, "that song" is mearly an excuse to wind up the stewards when they attempt to do there job.
That's why he was removed because he was antagonising the stewards.
Have spoken to the first fan ejected at Bristol game today
He is not sure why he was ejected as he wasnt specifcally told and thinks it was either because the stewards thought he started the "Palass" chant (He didnt) or because was singing it as everyone else was.
Or when a second steward shouted "Oi you" and pulled at his shirt, telling him to sit down when everyone, and 3 or 4 rows in front were standing
Sitting down for a couple seconds then stood up to see the game- was then ejected a few minutes later
He completely denies swearing or using any abusive language against the stewards, and had only had a couple pints
A posse of stewards asked him out to "Have a chat" and was promised he would not be ejected (Naive IMO)
Police were waiting, took name address season ticket details and videod him for future reference
Being ejected from the ground, co-operated with the Police who appeared somewhat bemused at the ejection
He is awaiting some notification from the club, or, maybe not and will get to the next home game if allowed and has contacted a Sector steward whom he knows, but has had no response as yet
Sad, sad Stewarding. Wake up Albion administrators- fans wont come if you treat them with no respect
He is not sure why he was ejected as he wasnt specifcally told and thinks it was either because the stewards thought he started the "Palass" chant (He didnt) or because was singing it as everyone else was.
Or when a second steward shouted "Oi you" and pulled at his shirt, telling him to sit down when everyone, and 3 or 4 rows in front were standing
Sitting down for a couple seconds then stood up to see the game- was then ejected a few minutes later
He completely denies swearing or using any abusive language against the stewards, and had only had a couple pints
A posse of stewards asked him out to "Have a chat" and was promised he would not be ejected (Naive IMO)
Police were waiting, took name address season ticket details and videod him for future reference
Being ejected from the ground, co-operated with the Police who appeared somewhat bemused at the ejection
He is awaiting some notification from the club, or, maybe not and will get to the next home game if allowed and has contacted a Sector steward whom he knows, but has had no response as yet
Sad, sad Stewarding. Wake up Albion administrators- fans wont come if you treat them with no respect
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LamieRobertson
Not awoke
do what
rocker959
Well-known member
The Amex Republican Guard. Not all by a long chalk,many are excellent but some............well.
Mayfair Seagull
Member
This is all so pathetic, especially when you compare the Amex with how stadiums on the continent are run. We're looking very silly in this country.
The simple answer to all this is:
Short term: Make the entire North Stand a standing zone where anybody can stand for the entire game. No fuss. Much improved atmosphere for the players.
Long term: Introduce 'rail seats' (safe standing) in the North Stand. The Football Supporters' Federation - Safe standing - the business case
The rest of our corporate padded seat stadium is perfect for fans who want to sit all game.. there's no need for fans who either 'can't stand' or 'don't want to stand' to go in the North.
The simple answer to all this is:
Short term: Make the entire North Stand a standing zone where anybody can stand for the entire game. No fuss. Much improved atmosphere for the players.
Long term: Introduce 'rail seats' (safe standing) in the North Stand. The Football Supporters' Federation - Safe standing - the business case
The rest of our corporate padded seat stadium is perfect for fans who want to sit all game.. there's no need for fans who either 'can't stand' or 'don't want to stand' to go in the North.
drew
Drew
Take it you are instigating a national campaign to get the law changed to accommodate you ideas!
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
You are aware that there is a lot of support from clubs and politicians for safe standing. If not, go do a spot of research.
One quick search of Google results in Aston Villa back campaign for safe standing | Mail Online
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Mayfair Seagull
Member
This is happening right now: The Football Supporters' Federation - Who backs safe standing?
More and more clubs are supporting safe standing every week. It's up to us to get the Albion board to see sense too.
Gazwag
5 millionth post poster
YES HE WAS FFS!!!!!!
50%+ people were singing that song - he was pick on because the 2 female stewards LIED to their supervisors saying HE STARTED THAT SONG - HE DID NOT - he was picked on and thrown out. IMO the anti-steward songs are 100% more antagonistic - its inevitable that when the stewards do their first sit down routine its is always met with the stand up song - 90% of the stewards accept it throw their arms up in the air pantomime like and go back down the stairs. Two minutes later they return once the song has finished and most people sit down as instructed. That's what happens.
All that has happened is those two female stewards, through their actions, have lost every ounce of respect from the fans in that section. This is the quality every steward needs more than any other - the ability to earn the respect of the fans and 98% of the time the fans will show their respect back again.
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
Does EVERYONE in the north want to stand for the entire game
Mayfair Seagull
Member
If ANYONE in the North doesn't want to stand for the entire game, they can go and sit in ANY OF THE OTHER AREAS OF OUR PADDED SEATED STADIUM. It welcomes 'sitters'.
Look at the grounds on the continent - most leagues have standing or safe standing behind the goal. As a result, tickets are cheaper, capacities are higher and atmospheres are brilliant.
Lets get behind the Safe Standing campaign and lets get the club to back it ASAP. Even P*lace are backing it. The Football Supporters' Federation - Informing, Supporting, Campaigning
You can sign the petition here: The Football Supporters' Federation - SUPPORT SAFE STANDING!
Ian Bairds Fist
Active member
Wakey wakey for gods sake!!!!
No it isn't, why would the club cut off a massive revenue stream for them?
This is a good point. What do you think Gus wants, the whole North Stand standing and singing and shouting like the Leeds game, or sat silently, arguing with the stewards and therefore not watching the game, like the Bristol City game? Fairly sure it's the former.
Clearly that would make a lot more sense, but I wouldn't hold your breath. The thing is, it would be a lot easier to think rationally if you got a call from the club on Monday morning saying that you were observed behaving unacceptably at the game on Saturday, and that if you continued to do so in future you were risking being ejected and possibly banned from the stadium, than it is to have some thick steward on a power trip grab you and chuck you out at the time. Football is an emotional game, especially when there is alcohol involved, and the stewards cause unneccesary confrontations, part of which, I'm sure, is because some of them actively enjoy it. It's the same with riot police at derby games, some of them clearly love it, you can see it in their faces, and others clearly don't.
Well that was what I originally assumed, but pretty much everything I've heard since suggest that there isn't.
Dktr Faustus
New member
We've got an all seater stadium. We got lovely padded seats. Why would you want to stand up for an entire match, especially when it's as drab as the second half on Tuesday, when you've got these facilities, apart form the fact that it's breaking ground regulations? As I said earlier, I'm happy to stand up when it get's exciting, but why stay standing the whole time? I just don't get it. There's no point. I don't think I should have to move to another part of the ground - I enjoy the atmosphere in the north stand and everything else it offers. I just don't get this "We're the North Stand, we'll stand up all match" small-minded mentality.
Dktr Faustus
New member
Standing and singing. or generating an exciting atmosphere, are not mutually exclusive.
Mayfair Seagull
Member
You clearly know absolutely nothing about football.
Dktr Faustus
New member
Really? Then please enlighten me, oh wise one, to what I don't understand.
At my age I like to sit my padded arse on a padded seat. That's why we got tickets in WSU and that's why I've never had a problem with the stewards at the Amex. I've been a supporter of safe standing for years though and support the campaign. Fans in Germany are so better treated than here. On price, on standing on everything. No wonder so many Brighton fans pop over there for weekends. I feel sorry for youngsters growing up and finding themselves in an over sanitised, over priced football experience due to mistakes made by many people before they were born.
There was something odd about Tuesday though. Not in the WSU - as I said I love it there and the stewards are excellent - but I wouldn't be surprised if someone had decided it was crack down time. Leaving the stadium I noticed loads of police and there was even a BTP officer in full crash helmet on the Brighton bound platform at 10.15. All for 200 well behaved Bristol City scarfers on a Tuesday night
People have talked about being filmed and it smacks to me of an operation.
I'm not one for conspiracy theories. I find them inane. But I would not be surprised if 'someone' (whether Richard Hebbard or the police or just the stewards themselves) chose a relatively quiet night to crack down on a perceived standing problem.
There was something odd about Tuesday though. Not in the WSU - as I said I love it there and the stewards are excellent - but I wouldn't be surprised if someone had decided it was crack down time. Leaving the stadium I noticed loads of police and there was even a BTP officer in full crash helmet on the Brighton bound platform at 10.15. All for 200 well behaved Bristol City scarfers on a Tuesday night
People have talked about being filmed and it smacks to me of an operation.I'm not one for conspiracy theories. I find them inane. But I would not be surprised if 'someone' (whether Richard Hebbard or the police or just the stewards themselves) chose a relatively quiet night to crack down on a perceived standing problem.
Mayfair Seagull
Member
Go to a match pretty much anywhere in the world (outside of this country) and you will find a lively atmosphere with fans standing behind the goal signing. It is impossible to regularly create decent atmospheres in all seated stadiums unless there's a large section of it standing. And if you knew anything about football, you would know that.
Mayfair Seagull
Member
Totally and utterly wrong.