[Albion] Should away fans be allowed to sit where they like at The Amex?

[Mellotron]

Probably in the 1901 either side of him then. In all my time since the Amex opened in the East Stand, and a few other spots for cup games, personally I've never spotted an away fan anywhere in the ground other than the away end.

Was in WSL for a couple of years and was quite a frequent occurrence down there.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I voted no, but I am being hypocritical. My other half was given two tickets for Old Trafford, from a work colleague, for our away game there. We didn't wear anything Brighton related and kept our mouths shut. We seemed to be surrounded by tourists in any case.
I have also been in the neutral area at Fulham, and quite enjoyed it.

 

[Wozza]

Really depends on what type of fan they are

Obviously there needs to be a bit of context to the question. Not in colours, not celebrating away goals and not being offensive then no problem with them. Being loud pricks then I do have a problem with them.

I specifically didn't include ANY context because where you draw the line is going to differ from the guy in the next seat, the guy a few seats along who has had a few beers, the respectful away fan, the loud away fan etc.

It's also going to depend on the opposition, the importance of the match etc etc. Oh, and whether the game is a sell out (so away fans would be depriving Albion fans of seats).

So where do you draw the line? You segregate fans. (Or create a designated and well-managed mixed zone)

BTW, several fans seem to think mixing fans in the family sections is okay but, ultimately, this is all about potential flashpoints, and I don't see why you'd want to increase the chances of issues in the family sections.

 

[Bold Seagull]

I specifically didn't include ANY context because where you draw the line is going to differ from the guy in the next seat, the guy a few seats along who has had a few beers, the respectful away fan, the loud away fan etc.

It's also going to depend on the opposition, the importance of the match etc etc. Oh, and whether the game is a sell out (so away fans would be depriving Albion fans of seats).

So where do you draw the line? You segregate fans. (Or create a designated and well-managed mixed zone)

BTW, several fans seem to think mixing fans in the family sections is okay but, ultimately, this is all about potential flashpoints, and I don't see why you'd want to increase the chances of issues in the family sections.

You mention a few beers, I did read rule 7.2 no fan shall be admitted drunk or allowed to be drunk in the stadium. Where do we draw the line on that?

A few of our rules are down to discretion, interpretation, and common sense. They're also mostly there for complete bellends, because most of us will go through our footballing supporting lives not needing these rules to be applied to us because reasonable behaviour is manageable for most of us.

If someone did enforce rule 7.2 to the letter, I might have only attended 50% of the games that I have!

 

[Ernest]

Any one who thinks that having away fans in the home ends at the AMEX is ok is a happy clapper plastic and is NOT an Albion supporter

 

[Weststander]

Whether it’s allowed or not, away fans will do it anyway.

I expect Citeh fans to pop up all over and be brazen about it, as they celebrate goals and the glory of another pot.

 

[El Presidente]

I've been in the opposition home end on many occasions, it's not difficult, just follow etiquette and you'll be fine. If there are City fans in the East Stand they'll be easily spotted as they will be the only ones there after 75 minutes.

 

[Lush]

I don't even like getting on the same train.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

I specifically didn't include ANY context because where you draw the line is going to differ from the guy in the next seat, the guy a few seats along who has had a few beers, the respectful away fan, the loud away fan etc.

It's also going to depend on the opposition, the importance of the match etc etc. Oh, and whether the game is a sell out (so away fans would be depriving Albion fans of seats).

So where do you draw the line? You segregate fans. (Or create a designated and well-managed mixed zone)

BTW, several fans seem to think mixing fans in the family sections is okay but, ultimately, this is all about potential flashpoints, and I don't see why you'd want to increase the chances of issues in the family sections.

Adults will usually understand the etiquette and comply with it, but unfair of those adults to expect the kids in their charge to even know that particular etiquette is even a thing. Why would they? It's a throwback to the last century

 

[Chicken Run]

The four seats in front of me in the West 1901 area are always occupied by visiting fans who have paid for hospitality! It was good fun against Palace.....

 

[ManOfSussex]

So where are all these away fans prevalent in the home stands he's upset about then, you seen any in the West Upper?

I did on Saturday. Just before the hour mark on the W3I/W3H border, 2 stewards appeared and asked 2 guys to stand up and one to pull his jumper up - he had a Newcastle shirt on underneath. Despite their protestations that they'd come all the way from Dublin and weren't causing any trouble they were escorted out the building.

 

[doogie004]

So where are all these away fans prevalent in the home stands he's upset about then, you seen any in the West Upper?

Two Saturday were thrown out


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[Sussex Nomad]

I've been in the opposition home end on many occasions, it's not difficult, just follow etiquette and you'll be fine. If there are City fans in the East Stand they'll be easily spotted as they will be the only ones there after 75 minutes.

That's made me think of an entirely different question for no reason at all. When will the players have their lap of honour? Assuming City will be parading around another cup.

 

[Palacefinder General]

Fulham's neutral zone is just odd imho, and presumably largely so they can shift tickets they might not otherwise sell. Home stands for home fans, idiotic thread (sorry).

 

[brakespear]

Should football fans supporting different teams be able to sit together in at least designated neutral areas without aggravation occurring? Yes

Will it happen due to the likelihood of said aggravation occurring from some **** on either side? No

 

[Gazwag]

That's made me think of an entirely different question for no reason at all. When will the players have their lap of honour? Assuming City will be parading around another cup.

I was wondering, would they actually get presented the cup at an away ground, I'm not so sure they will

 

[Wozza]

That's made me think of an entirely different question for no reason at all. When will the players have their lap of honour? Assuming City will be parading around another cup.

Can't remember where, annoyingly, but a home team did a lap of honour BEFORE their match last weekend as the away team was due to collect a trophy after.

 

[Rock Lobster]

I was wondering, would they actually get presented the cup at an away ground, I'm not so sure they will

Pretty sure I've seen images of Blackburn lifting the trophy at Anfield...

 

[blue-shifted]

When and where else would they get it?

I was wondering, would they actually get presented the cup at an away ground, I'm not so sure they will

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

No - hate the fact they are in 1901 as well, though I understand that they are closely policed.


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