[Albion] Return of Fans

[elwheelio]

If it happens this season it will be more about building confidence in the effects of the vaccination programme rather than football and will be one of many similar activities e.g. rugby, cricket and festivals etc.

It will be small numbers 2k.

I don't see things getting back to normal i.e. 30k at the ground for a very very long time - years- especially if the all the games are offered on TV.

Personally I have not made up my mind because the things I love about going to games are having a few pints, being sociable and getting absorbed in the emotion generated and I can't see that happening for a while. On a more practical level the toilets will need to be greatly increased as standing 5 deep in an enclosed space has to be a thing of the past.

Not positive enough I know and hope to be proved wrong.

I too can't see full grounds for a long time. Maybe 2022/23 season. I wouldn't be surprised if the pandemic makes some people anxious about big crowds for good.

 

[Wardy's twin]

I too can't see full grounds for a long time. Maybe 2022/23 season. I wouldn't be surprised if the pandemic makes some people anxious about big crowds for good.

agree , it's not just about what the government says its what people think.

 

[goldstone]

I too can't see full grounds for a long time. Maybe 2022/23 season. I wouldn't be surprised if the pandemic makes some people anxious about big crowds for good.

That can only be good news. If the scaredy cats won't ever go to crowded places again then they can continue to live their lonely lives all by themselves. Meanwhile that will allow sensible level-headed Albion fans more access to seats.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Government ministers are planning for fans to be allowed at games when the Euros start in early June. But social distancing will need to be in place so numbers will be limited - creating a major headache for organisers as tickets have already been sold

 

[Garage_Doors]

Cyclists only. Job done.

Are you including motorcyclists, Electric bikes & scooters?

 

[Sheebo]

https://www.skysports.com/football/...-set-to-return-to-sporting-events-from-may-17

So we are away last game... BUT if city get to the cup final our game against them will be pushed back or forward... we could actually be the first crowd back if it’s pushed back...! Let’s hope the club push for that. About 8k albion in there to show our support for the season...

 

[sparkie]

https://www.skysports.com/football/...-set-to-return-to-sporting-events-from-may-17

So we are away last game... BUT if city get to the cup final our game against them will be pushed back or forward... we could actually be the first crowd back if it’s pushed back...! Let’s hope the club push for that. About 8k albion in there to show our support for the season...

Good point.

I'm sure we have an eye on that possibility and would push for the later fixture.

 

[Sheebo]

Good point.

I'm sure we have an eye on that possibility and would push for the later fixture.

I occasionally make them...

 

[Gazwag]

That can only be good news. If the scaredy cats won't ever go to crowded places again then they can continue to live their lonely lives all by themselves. Meanwhile that will allow sensible level-headed Albion fans more access to seats.

I guess the job interview with the Sarmatians didn't go too well

 

[Seasider78]

.....although this would mean 10k Fulham fans roaring their team on against Newcastle for the relegation decider last day of the season.

Bet that’s going down well!!

 

[SAC]

I got shot down when I previously said that it was wrong for some clubs to have fans and not others but to let some fans in for the final game of the season is totally wrong.

 

[Driver8]

.....although this would mean 10k Fulham fans roaring their team on against Newcastle for the relegation decider last day of the season.

Bet that’s going down well!!

Not at 25% of their current capacity. It will be less than 5k.

 

[dazzer6666]

Not at 25% of their current capacity. It will be less than 5k.

Holds about 25k doesn't it ?

 

[Napper]

.....although this would mean 10k Fulham fans roaring their team on against Newcastle for the relegation decider last day of the season.

Bet that’s going down well!!

not sure ive ever heard Fulham fans " roaring " their team on

 

[The Fits]

I got shot down when I previously said that it was wrong for some clubs to have fans and not others but to let some fans in for the final game of the season is totally wrong.

It was wrong doing it during the season too.
We have clearly seen this year that having fans in the ground massively affects games. Given this is right on the cusp, the Premier League should just announce there'll be no fans until next season.

 

[Driver8]

Holds about 25k doesn't it ?

Under 20k at the moment as they are rebuilding the stand next to the river.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

I got shot down when I previously said that it was wrong for some clubs to have fans and not others but to let some fans in for the final game of the season is totally wrong.

Football is all about controversy and feeling hard done by. Bring it on and give people something more interesting to moan about than whether Grealish’s hair was blown out of place by going within 2 meters of a defender. There are still people on here going on about the Southampton v Spurs match from 1978 so fans back on the last day of the season will sustain some people for decades !

 

[Deadly Danson]

Full houses in August if I've understood correctly. Bring it on. I bloody can't wait.

 

[RossyG]

Full houses in August if I've understood correctly. Bring it on. I bloody can't wait.

Nor me.

 

[Keith the Kipper]

Yeah - a packed North Stand !!! Cant wait till August.