Mr Popodopolous Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, sticks 1969 said: In all fairness that was nearly 30 years ago .... Okay times may have changed but we saw what being late in an escort can help to do. Holding back at the end could inspire extreme reactions- though I doubt it. Might see them cause some damage in the ground however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 Maybe the club is keeping quiet about Afobe's injury as they think it might dent ticket sales? There will be a lot of sighing if FD is up front on his own - again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 3 hours ago, JulieH said: I did forward ideas from both Swansea and city fans to both the command team and the safety team for discussion around a hold back .a decision was made not to have a pre arranged hold back . Lots of implications around human rights and necessity were discussed . It is still a tactic that could be considered on the day if necessary , and information suggests this tactic will prevent further disorder and keep people safe . Human rights? Dear me. Personally I’d say the safety of children leaving the ground and immediately entering a tense area of mixed supporters really should trump any human rights nonsense. That’s what happened to us last season. Easily avoidable by holding back away fans for 15 minutes allowing ordinary supporters who’ve come to watch a football match to get well out of the way. Can’t really see any argument against that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Human rights? Dear me. Personally I’d say the safety of children leaving the ground and immediately entering a tense area of mixed supporters really should trump any human rights nonsense. That’s what happened to us last season. Easily avoidable by holding back away fans for 15 minutes allowing ordinary supporters who’ve come to watch a football match to get well out of the way. Can’t really see any argument against that. You'd be surprised. Football Specialist lawyers will critique these things, publicly at times too- yes the police have to factor this in. Has to be a last resort seemingly and only applicable if a genuine concern of disorder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: You'd be surprised. Football Specialist lawyers will challenge these things- yes the police have to factor this in. Has to be a last resort seemingly and a genuine concern of disorder. To be fair to Julie she didn’t rule it out, so I suppose it has to be a last resort thing. That said, given the trouble during the game last season, even then they didn’t hold them back - and I say those circumstances made it easily justifiable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 6 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: To be fair to Julie she didn’t rule it out, so I suppose it has to be a last resort thing. That said, given the trouble during the game last season, even then they didn’t hold them back - and I say those circumstances made it easily justifiable. Policing tactics don't always work- think the late escort in. I'd say it exacerbated problems personally, yet was probably intended to reduce the risk. Don't you run the risk of a hold back for 20 mins of people getting angrier and angrier and being in a more belligerent mood in a boozed up crowd situation when leaving? Or damaging the interior of the stadium? I'm playing Devil's Advocate a bit, but within that I am pointing out that it isn't necessarily a catch-all solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Policing tactics don't always work- think the late escort in. I'd say it exacerbated problems personally, yet was probably intended to reduce the risk. Don't you run the risk of a hold back for 20 mins of people getting angrier and angrier and being in a more belligerent mood in a boozed up crowd situation when leaving? Or damaging the interior of the stadium? Yeah I can appreciate the drawbacks. I would argue that the delayed escort in was surely more to do with missing the start of the match though? Also I recall holding back away fans was commonplace in the past and didn’t generally result in the increasing anger you suggest? I’d also say the potential for damage to property should be a last consideration compared to the prospect of trouble between supporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 19, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 7 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Policing tactics don't always work- think the late escort in. I'd say it exacerbated problems personally, yet was probably intended to reduce the risk. Don't you run the risk of a hold back for 20 mins of people getting angrier and angrier and being in a more belligerent mood in a boozed up crowd situation when leaving? Or damaging the interior of the stadium? Damaged ground or damaged people? I'm sure if any of us were on the end of a slap etc we'd much rather that person had punched a seat instead. The problem now with the statement on Twitter it implies there won't be any hold back. But they could have said it may happen or even will happen. It'll be the lateness of the announcement that causes the issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 1 minute ago, ChippenhamRed said: Yeah I can appreciate the drawbacks. I would argue that the delayed escort in was surely more to do with missing the start of the match though? Also I recall holding back away fans was commonplace in the past and didn’t generally result in the increasing anger you suggest? I’d also say the potential for damage to property should be a last consideration compared to the prospect of trouble between supporters. Fair points- and the risk of them kicking off in the ground should be at the last consideration. Delayed escort made them miss the start of the game yeah, helped exacerbate things IMO- they seemed quite belligerent on entry from what I could see. Maybe then- maybe it is a necessity, rather that than Bubble matches between both sides. 10-20 mins of holdback could calm the issue a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, phantom said: Damaged ground or damaged people? I'm sure if any of us were on the end of a slap etc we'd much rather that person had punched a seat instead. The problem now with the statement on Twitter it implies there won't be any hold back. But they could have said it may happen or even will happen. It'll be the lateness of the announcement that causes the issue Yeah true- agree in general terms with this. An announcement on the day say or even on the final whistle could be asking for trouble if they left it that late IMO, don't get away all that often but tbh IIRC do Millwall do holdbacks? Think I remember in 2018 maybe. Got to try and mitigate against/prevent the risks of trouble wherever possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyreds89 Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 Looks like we are at around the 24k mark for Saturday. Football capacity just shy of 26.5k. 600 home tickets remaining, and 1900 empty seats in the Atyeo Stand gets us to around 24k. cant see us selling 600 more tomorrow/Saturday but be great if we could get a home sell out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 There's a 10% reduction in the singing area- is that around 100-120? I'm trying to think where the other empty seats are- "real" capacity after deductions around 24,500? Or 24,500-25,000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampy Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 If football fans could behave then the thousands of pounds that will be wasted this Saturday on policing morons who just are ... morons ... could be spent better on eg. the NHS. Why oh why is football plagued by idiots?? As for me ... maybe Melksham v Thatcham without a PC in sight ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 6 minutes ago, swampy said: As for me ... maybe Melksham v Thatcham without a PC in sight ... Christ!...that sounds boring. Well, have fun anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 @swampy Clubs pay for police within the footprint of the stadium. Next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 1 hour ago, mightyreds89 said: Looks like we are at around the 24k mark for Saturday. Football capacity just shy of 26.5k. 600 home tickets remaining, and 1900 empty seats in the Atyeo Stand gets us to around 24k. cant see us selling 600 more tomorrow/Saturday but be great if we could get a home sell out. The back four rows in w4/w5/w6 are always the last to go on sale and they are not yet on sale - they haven't been sold just not available yet until all others have been sold. I think there are around 1200 still to be sold. 23k max I reckon, unless there is a surge tomorrow (at up to £42 I doubt there will be). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 1 hour ago, swampy said: If football fans could behave then the thousands of pounds that will be wasted this Saturday on policing morons who just are ... morons ... could be spent better on eg. the NHS. Why oh why is football plagued by idiots?? As for me ... maybe Melksham v Thatcham without a PC in sight ... Is that Melksham v Thatcham a football match..? Moron..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 7 hours ago, swampy said: If football fans could behave then the thousands of pounds that will be wasted this Saturday on policing morons who just are ... morons ... could be spent better on eg. the NHS. Why oh why is football plagued by idiots?? As for me ... maybe Melksham v Thatcham without a PC in sight ... Still waiting for your answer to my multiple points regarding the inaccuracies in your previous post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 8 hours ago, swampy said: If football fans could behave then the thousands of pounds that will be wasted this Saturday on policing morons who just are ... morons ... could be spent better on eg. the NHS. Why oh why is football plagued by idiots?? As for me ... maybe Melksham v Thatcham without a PC in sight ... At least there will be one sad moron at Melksham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: At least there will be one sad moron at Melksham Started extra early on the name calling today then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuxHarry Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 8 hours ago, swampy said: If football fans could behave then the thousands of pounds that will be wasted this Saturday on policing morons who just are ... morons ... could be spent better on eg. the NHS. Why oh why is football plagued by idiots?? As for me ... maybe Melksham v Thatcham without a PC in sight ... Imagine working all week to then spend one of your two days off watching “Melksham vs Thatcham”. I’d sooner piss on an electric fire than go and watch that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, TonyTonyTony said: Started extra early on the name calling today then ? Do you think that someone who only posts to slag off football fans and no longer follows City has any reason to be on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 40 minutes ago, TonyTonyTony said: Started extra early on the name calling today then ? If you could actually read (Ask your daughter to help) you’d see that Swamp states football fans are ‘morons’ and then explains he will be attending Melksham on Saturday Apologies if that’s so difficult to understand (Janet & John from your library May be of help to you ) jumping in like a Church bell..... whoops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilC Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 37 minutes ago, TuxHarry said: Imagine working all week to then spend one of your two days off watching “Melksham vs Thatcham”. I’d sooner piss on an electric fire than go and watch that. Careful, you'll be labelled unintelligent with comments like that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 20, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 11 hours ago, swampy said: If football fans could behave then the thousands of pounds that will be wasted this Saturday on policing morons who just are ... morons ... could be spent better on eg. the NHS. Why oh why is football plagued by idiots?? As for me ... maybe Melksham v Thatcham without a PC in sight ... Absolute nonsense, ever been around Bath / Gloucester / Exeter rugby supporters after a game? The most arrogant and obnoxious bunch of people I have ever had the misfortune to be around As for footy fans, plenty of Argyle and City supporters enjoyed the train home last Saturday from Stoke with no problems! May be a time to get your head out of your arse and actually acknowledge what is going on around you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stortz Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Port Said Red said: Still waiting for your answer to my multiple points regarding the inaccuracies in your previous post. He won't reply mate. He's a coward as well as a giant arsehole, happy to come along with his vacuous provocations but won't engage with anyone who pulls him up on his bullshit. A very stupid man doing bad impression of an intelligent one imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 3 hours ago, TuxHarry said: Imagine working all week to then spend one of your two days off watching “Melksham vs Thatcham”. I’d sooner piss on an electric fire than go and watch that. Non league football is always good fun, much less stressful than City that’s for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 1 hour ago, phantom said: Absolute nonsense, ever been around Bath / Gloucester / Exeter rugby supporters after a game? The most arrogant and obnoxious bunch of people I have ever had the misfortune to be around As for footy fans, plenty of Argyle and City supporters enjoyed the train home last Saturday from Stoke with no problems! May be a time to get your head out of your arse and actually acknowledge what is going on around you I go to bath rugby alot i hear and see a lot worse there then I have done down the city for years also, incredibly rude fan base, it’s actually incredible some rugby fans get away with what they do, it can be like a zoo at times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 Hopefully, the fine weather might be enough to tempt a few to snap up the last 600 tickets. Also, is it not possible to sell a few in the Atyeo with a little provision for segregation? I do hate seeing that stand half empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 20, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 38 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Hopefully, the fine weather might be enough to tempt a few to snap up the last 600 tickets. Also, is it not possible to sell a few in the Atyeo with a little provision for segregation? I do hate seeing that stand half empty. Expect the club just haven't released all the tickets available in the upper Lansdown yet, I suspect that there will be more than 600 seats unsold Atyeo set up wont change this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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