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[Albion] Safe Standing 25/26 season (North Stand)

Safe Standing? Yay or nay?

  • I'm a North Stand ticket holder - Yes i'd like safe standing

    Votes: 86 28.0%

  • I'm a North Stand ticket holder - No to safe standing

    Votes: 18 5.9%

  • I sit elsewhere - Yes i'd like safe standing

    Votes: 177 57.7%

  • I sit elsewhere - No to safe standing

    Votes: 26 8.5%
  • Total voters
    307


JonnyComeEarly

JonnyComeEarly

UTA!!
Apr 30, 2013
1,119
It's grim oop north
Love that we're doing it

Really hope the club still allows the whole north to stand with or without safe standing in row R and back

Seems very strange not to do the whole north just 10 rows at ths back

Either way hope they allow row R and forwards to still stand otherwise this will destroy the atmosphere not improve it
 




mile oak

mile oak

Well-known member
May 21, 2023
940
I think the club need to make a statement about expectations of whether the whole North Stand can stand or just the safe standing section - be interesting to see what it looks and feels like if ONLY the safe standing section can stand, maybe the club could ask for say first half of a match that happens, maybe Southampton is too soon but a game thereafter, a trial run anyone?
 


T

Terry Butcher Tribute Act

Well-known member
Aug 18, 2013
3,725
mile oak said:
I think the club need to make a statement about expectations of whether the whole North Stand can stand or just the safe standing section - be interesting to see what it looks and feels like if ONLY the safe standing section can stand, maybe the club could ask for say first half of a match that happens, maybe Southampton is too soon but a game thereafter, a trial run anyone?
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Why do they need to make a statement?

Why are people getting their knickers in a twist about this. The club have always said they can't justify the costs of safe standing but are now putting in a token amount in the North so that they can roll it out in other areas like the soon to be formed away area.

Did people in the non safe standing areas at Bournemouth sit? Where are the Albion going to get stewards from to police standing in the entire North Stand?

Just chill out and see what happens.
 


mile oak

mile oak

Well-known member
May 21, 2023
940
Terry Butcher Tribute Act said:
Why do they need to make a statement?

Why are people getting their knickers in a twist about this. The club have always said they can't justify the costs of safe standing but are now putting in a token amount in the North so that they can roll it out in other areas like the soon to be formed away area.

Did people in the non safe standing areas at Bournemouth sit? Where are the Albion going to get stewards from to police standing in the entire North Stand?

Just chill out and see what happens.
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If the club do not have set intentions and expectations as a result of introducing the safe standing then why is it being installed?
 


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Terry Butcher Tribute Act

Well-known member
Aug 18, 2013
3,725
mile oak said:
If the club do not have set intentions and expectations as a result of introducing the safe standing then why is it being installed?
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Their intentions are quite clearly that the back 4 rows stand safely.

As for the rest, no reason to think it's not a case of as you were. But the club can't come out and say this as they'd be condoning breaking the law.

God, so much bet wetting about a simple matter. No wonder the club waited until everyone else went first.
 




Gazwag

Gazwag

5 millionth post poster
Mar 4, 2004
30,766
Bexhill-on-Sea
JonnyComeEarly said:
Love that we're doing it

Really hope the club still allows the whole north to stand with or without safe standing in row R and back

Seems very strange not to do the whole north just 10 rows at ths back

Either way hope they allow row R and forwards to still stand otherwise this will destroy the atmosphere not improve it
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The fact that the are doing it predominantly to avoid sanctions as fans are standing I would guess they may look to enforce seating in the lower rows.

I don't see how anybody thinks safe standing will improve atmosphere anyway
 




Tom Hark Preston Park

Tom Hark Preston Park

Will Post For Cash
Jul 6, 2003
72,533
Gazwag said:
The fact that the are doing it predominantly to avoid sanctions as fans are standing I would guess they may look to enforce seating in the lower rows.

I don't see how anybody thinks safe standing will improve atmosphere anyway
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It's more about a few ageing zealots trying to recreate the long lost NS terracing vibe from the Goldstone. Like they're suddenly going to sing a bit louder now they'll have officially-sanctioned standing as opposed to doing the exact same thing they already do. TB must be wondering why he went to the trouble and expense of installing top-of-the-range comfy seats. Ungrateful urchins! :lolol:
 




mile oak

mile oak

Well-known member
May 21, 2023
940
Gazwag said:
The fact that the are doing it predominantly to avoid sanctions as fans are standing I would guess they may look to enforce seating in the lower rows.

I don't see how anybody thinks safe standing will improve atmosphere anyway
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exactly! They may have little option but to enforce it.
 


mile oak

mile oak

Well-known member
May 21, 2023
940
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59908736 UK football policing lead Chief Constable Mark Roberts, who told the BBC that "if crowds are stood up, it's easier to throw missiles, engage in hate chanting, racism, sneak alcohol in, take cocaine". I was surprised to read that - it's bad enough no bottle tops what next water fountains and no bottles?
 


pigmanovich

pigmanovich

Good Old Sausage by the Sea
Mar 16, 2024
1,695
London
mile oak said:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59908736 UK football policing lead Chief Constable Mark Roberts, who told the BBC that "if crowds are stood up, it's easier to throw missiles, engage in hate chanting, racism, sneak alcohol in, take cocaine". I was surprised to read that - it's bad enough no bottle tops what next water fountains and no bottles?
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True that, just can't be arsed to yell racist slurs at opposition players when I'm seated
 




Deadly Danson

Deadly Danson

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Oct 22, 2003
4,682
Brighton
pigmanovich said:
True that, just can't be arsed to yell racist slurs at opposition players when I'm seated
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It's funny, the filth that comes out of my mouth when I'm seated, high on coke is disgusting but as soon as I stand I'm like an angelic choirboy. I don't think that copper knows what he's talking about 😄

In all seriousness, I know it's from a couple of years ago but even so what a bone headed comment from a chief constable.
 


pigmanovich

pigmanovich

Good Old Sausage by the Sea
Mar 16, 2024
1,695
London
Deadly Danson said:
It's funny, the filth that comes out of my mouth when I'm seated, high on coke is disgusting but as soon as I stand I'm like an angelic choirboy. I don't think that copper knows what he's talking about 😄

In all seriousness, I know it's from a couple of years ago but even so what a bone headed comment from a chief constable.
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Found the Chelsea fan :thumbsup:
 


dazzer6666

dazzer6666

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Mar 27, 2013
55,838
Burgess Hill
Kenn said:
Well it should for the safety of everyone else!
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Javeaseagull

Javeaseagull

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NSC Patron
Feb 22, 2014
2,846
I always thought the great attraction of standing was to congregate with your mates and be able to move away from wankers. You can’t easily do that when you have an allocated seat.
 




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BN41Albion

Well-known member
Oct 1, 2017
6,869
mile oak said:
I think the club need to make a statement about expectations of whether the whole North Stand can stand or just the safe standing section - be interesting to see what it looks and feels like if ONLY the safe standing section can stand, maybe the club could ask for say first half of a match that happens, maybe Southampton is too soon but a game thereafter, a trial run anyone?
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That would be absolutely shit considering the whole north has largely stood (safely) for years
 




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