Admin phantom Posted January 24, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 I have just seen the following petition online. OK not everyone will want this, so rather than turn this thread into a debate about the pros and cons, please just use the link if YOU WANT to sign the petition.... Will it make a difference? Who knows, but we know that the club listened to get it reopened a few years back, and I'm sure everyone will agree every effort should be made to improve the atmosphere at Ashton Gate! https://www.petitions24.com/reclaim_the_east_end Reclaim The East End The purpose of this petition is to ask the board of Bristol City FC to consider allocating section S22 of the South Stand as a singing section to promote a better atmosphere at Ashton Gate. Since the redevelopment of Ashton Gate the match day atmosphere has diminshed considerably even with an increase in the average match day attendance. There are many pockets of fans around the stadium that would prefer to be with like minded fans and join in one designated area. We are constantly being asked to get behind the team but this is hampered by over zealous stewarding and the scattering of fans who want to generate an atmosphere. The fans can be the 12th player and should be as intimidating to visiting teams as possible. The likes of Crystal Palace, Wolves and West Brom have amazing home ends and we want our chance to be able to match them. Bring back the atmosphere and reclaim the East End CTID Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Likey - needed - fed up of library references from visiting fans !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Singing sections don't work. I follow England and wembley is a prime example of how singing sections don't work. In an ideal world rail seating would generate the best atmosphere. Singing sections only create a them and us atmosphere also creates tension as often the singing sections get the cheapest seats, so often tickets are bought there not because they want to sing but because they are cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 24, 2017 Author Admin Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, Spoons said: Singing sections don't work. I follow England and wembley is a prime example of how singing sections don't work Very true and agree about Wembley, but would imagine it would be better having same people in the area each week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, Spoons said: Singing sections don't work. I follow England and wembley is a prime example of how singing sections don't work. In an ideal world rail seating would generate the best atmosphere. Singing sections only create a them and us atmosphere also creates tension as often the singing sections get the cheapest seats, so often tickets are bought there not because they want to sing but because they are cheap. Kind of agree. Unreserved standing/seating is the only answer. Unfortunately, this presents so many safety issues that you are unlikely to return home alive so it's unlikely to be sanctioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Here we go again - so you all stand up and wave the bloody great flags in S22 and that means almost everyone in S20, S21, S23 and S24 have to stand to see play in the opposite corners at that end. Stand up in the corner blocks where the Family blocks are between South and Dolman if you must and from there if you are as noisy and sing as much as you say you do, you may be able to raise some noise from the rest of theSouth and the Dolman. It's a library everywhere at present because what is on the pitch is such crap. And if that continues to the inevitable relegation, you can have the whole bloody South Stand for yourselves because so many of us are just plain sick of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Probably not gonna need any kind of petition if recent discussions are productive with the football club. Just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 I think we need to work out if it is really East or south or south east or east south no point getting our dicks out until we know what we are doing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, reddoh said: I think we need to work out if it is really East or south or south east or east south no point getting our dicks out until we know what we are doing! FFS - not another Johnson Out thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Just now, Neo said: FFS - not another Johnson Out thread no checked mine its in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Be annoyed if this happens on a personal level! Really enjoy where I sit and personally I don't want to stand for 90 minutes, neither should I be forced to (or forced to move) by people who don't respect others wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 24, 2017 Author Admin Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Maybe not so relevant of the block, maybe just the need to make it happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: Be annoyed if this happens on a personal level! Really enjoy where I sit and personally I don't want to stand for 90 minutes, neither should I be forced to (or forced to move) by people who don't respect others wishes. You're safe in S22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive user Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 As long as there's no bloody drum involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Just now, Dollymarie said: You're safe in S22 FFS. Now what am I going to moan about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Dollymarie said: You're safe in S22 Which block is it going to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 30 minutes ago, Neo said: Likey - needed - fed up of library references from visiting fans !! We sing this everytime we go away and believe me there are some terrible atmospheres around our league. Cardiff for example poor both home and away IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM88 Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Dollymarie said: You're safe in S22 S21? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestonRobin Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 1 minute ago, BRISTOL86 said: FFS. Now what am I going to moan about? The noise from block S24?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 26 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: Kind of agree. Unreserved standing/seating is the only answer. What happened with the whole rail seating idea? Did it completely fail safety standards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 I didn't think you were able to stand in the SS due to it's rake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 I'm a season ticket holder in the Dolman so any noise might wake me up. In favour of noise and passion at the Gate, stand up and be counted, but not at the expense of others. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 38 minutes ago, phantom said: I have just seen the following petition online. OK not everyone will want this, so rather than turn this thread into a debate about the pros and cons, please just use the link if YOU WANT to sign the petition.... Will it make a difference? Who knows, but we know that the club listened to get it reopened a few years back, and I'm sure everyone will agree every effort should be made to improve the atmosphere at Ashton Gate! https://www.petitions24.com/reclaim_the_east_end Reclaim The East End The purpose of this petition is to ask the board of Bristol City FC to consider allocating section S22 of the South Stand as a singing section to promote a better atmosphere at Ashton Gate. Since the redevelopment of Ashton Gate the match day atmosphere has diminshed considerably even with an increase in the average match day attendance. There are many pockets of fans around the stadium that would prefer to be with like minded fans and join in one designated area. We are constantly being asked to get behind the team but this is hampered by over zealous stewarding and the scattering of fans who want to generate an atmosphere. The fans can be the 12th player and should be as intimidating to visiting teams as possible. The likes of Crystal Palace, Wolves and West Brom have amazing home ends and we want our chance to be able to match them. Bring back the atmosphere and reclaim the East End CTID My geography isn't great, is section 22 in the Eastend of the south stand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 24, 2017 Author Admin Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 25 minutes ago, Dollymarie said: Probably not gonna need any kind of petition if recent discussions are productive with the football club. Just saying One thing this thread already shows and the fact this petition has been set up is there is a clear need for greater communication very soon. Not only does it highlight people need to be spoken to offer an area but also someone somewhere will be affected by this move into an area they currently sit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: My geography isn't great, is section 22 in the Eastend of the south stand? no it's the centre behind the goal http://tickets.bristol-sport.co.uk/en-GB/events/bristol city v sheffield wednesday/2017-1-31_19.45/ashton gate stadium?hallmap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestonRobin Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: My geography isn't great, is section 22 in the Eastend of the south stand? Central block - right behind the goal. The most sensible block is, as you say, the corner area between the Dolman and South Stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 7 minutes ago, Kodjias Wrist said: What happened with the whole rail seating idea? Did it completely fail safety standards? No, it's on its way. The law needs to change first. @Blagdon red is the expert on this, and is better informed to give the latest update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 15 minutes ago, reddoh said: I think we need to work out if it is really East or south or south east or east south no point getting our dicks out until we know what we are doing! Just had a look on Google Earth. If you stand on the centre circle and look at the middle of the south stand. To look south by compass you need to turn and look about one and a half blocks to the right of the centre line of the south stand. The North / South line runs slightly left to right through the South stand, across the middle of the pitch and through the Atyeo. So it's as near enough south as makes no odds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Midlands Robin said: Just had a look on Google Earth. If you stand on the centre circle and look at the middle of the south stand. To look south by compass you need to turn and look about one and a half blocks to the right of the centre line of the south stand. The North / South line runs slightly left to right through the South stand, across the middle of the pitch and through the Atyeo. So it's as near enough south as makes no odds. you have more time than me and I thought I had the rest of my life? not that my wife says so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketh2nd Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 I currently sit in the SS S21 and we have some chants going every now and then. Although it is hard to say recently down to our form but at times hear us start chants the echo around the stadium after. I would say the acoustics sound better than where the singers currently sit having previously sat as a season ticket holder where they sit. I welcome the singers to the stand and would love if we could get the stand rocking to say even a quarter of sound of the palace semi final play off leg. I do wonder if the singers will be quieter if the away fans aren't noisy enough to hear from the SS though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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