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[Albion] Assuming a limited capacity in the future how should the club decide who goes?
- Thread starter Giraffe
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Source? Would be interested to read more.
- Aug 8, 2005
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Around 12,000 fans could be permitted to watch Albion at the Amex next season, as the Premier League begin their preparations for the 2020/21 campaign.
Clubs continue to be updated on discussions between a cross-sport working group and the government on the stage five protocols - those governing the return of spectators to stadiums - and reports published by the Independent suggest that stadiums could be allowed to open up to 40 per cent of capacity.
Discussions will have to take place to see how many of the 40 per cent the club would realistically be able to accommodate.
Smaller grounds may have to accept fewer fans due to seats being closer together.
The logistics of allowing supporters into grounds is yet to be decided, but in any such scenario, masks would be mandatory for all fans, while social distancing regulations would also apply.
A decision on a starting date is yet to be made, but is expected before the next shareholders' meeting on July 24, although September 12 is understood to be a likely choice, with Uefa selecting that date for their European calendar.
Talks on both a restart schedule and supporter admissions will continue, with domestic cup competitions also a consideration when coming up with a final calendar.
Sounds like we all get to go to 1 in 3 matches if the club treat us all fairly.
- Aug 8, 2005
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Define "all" and "fairly". Then re-read this thread. Minefield.
All - Season Ticket holders. ( bronze members for the South Stand as no away fans )
Fairly - treat "all" above equally.
The real key is to have different fans going to each game, and not a clique that gets to go to every match ( I suppose corporate box holders will go every match though ).
I suppose they could use the South Stand for non-STH as no one has a ST there and there isn't away fans for the foreseeable. Opens up a minefield if they use STH seats for other people unless they suspend ST for a year.
The fact they would have to hand back several million pounds if the suspend ST makes me think they won't do it.
The fact they would have to hand back several million pounds if the suspend ST makes me think they won't do it.
Icy Gull
Back on the rollercoaster
- Jul 5, 2003
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Goldstone/Withdean era STHs first, JCLs last.
With the 2k ish who went to the Priestfield right at the top
Worried Man Blues
Well-known member
Anyone who kept their membership cards form the Goldstone and Seagull Party card 
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
So masks mandatory...if I get the chance to attend I’ll be prerecording ..Albion ..Albion.... Ref you *****r etc etc on my phone and taking along a largish speaker
12000 could mean 1 in 2 if restricted to STHs......assuming seats are reallocated and the whole ground used.
I don't think limited capacity will work as there are still too many pinch points for congregation.
I wonder how many would attend if, and this is hypothetical because they won't, they said first game of the season is 1 Sep and it's open to all, STHs, away fans and members. I still don't think the attendance would be anywhere near half full?
I wonder how many would attend if, and this is hypothetical because they won't, they said first game of the season is 1 Sep and it's open to all, STHs, away fans and members. I still don't think the attendance would be anywhere near half full?
Is it PotG?
Thrifty non-licker
Those who spent most on '8049' should get first dibs.
If you get allocated a game, say 3 F&F should be able to attend with you. That attendance rules you ALL out of the next 2 ballots.
If you get allocated a game, say 3 F&F should be able to attend with you. That attendance rules you ALL out of the next 2 ballots.
Think this will be done to personal choice in the end.
If you dont feel happy with going I expect you will have an opt out option till you you are.
I think if its an option the majority would want to go
- Aug 8, 2005
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Ah yes, "you've called the Seagull Line..."
Let's assume 50% capacity.
The club selects 50% of STH and emails them saying:-
"You have been selected to attend the home game v <club> on <date>. If you do not attend the game you will be removed from future ballots"
(If you don't remove the fans who are selected but don't show up then you will have STHs being selected for half the games and never bothering to go. If you are selected for a particular game and then you don't go to that game then you get no refund. Refunds only available for the games where you are not selected).
Have to keep the admin down to a minimum; it's going to be hard enough for the club as it is.
The club selects 50% of STH and emails them saying:-
"You have been selected to attend the home game v <club> on <date>. If you do not attend the game you will be removed from future ballots"
(If you don't remove the fans who are selected but don't show up then you will have STHs being selected for half the games and never bothering to go. If you are selected for a particular game and then you don't go to that game then you get no refund. Refunds only available for the games where you are not selected).
Have to keep the admin down to a minimum; it's going to be hard enough for the club as it is.
Sheebo
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- Jul 13, 2003
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Agree with this but you’re also cutting out a whole age range who were too young to go there. Should throw in Withdean as a result...
But simplest and fairest is the top 2 options tbh. No JCL who’s had a ST for a year should be above a long standing STH or a regular away traveller.