richyy66 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Just been watchig the cricket and noticed a fairly decent sized crowd. Each day has set a capacity of 18,000. Most of the supporters are sat next to each other and look worse for wear. The ground capacity is 25,000 so unsure why Wembley for the Euros and Play Offs has such restricted attendances. Wembley Capacity is 80,000!!!! Is there hope in the future that we are allowed three quarters of supporters at some stage. There just seems no consitency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyy66 Posted June 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Just realised posted on the transfer forum - aaagghh. Can MODS move onto correct one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Wembley=90,000. Is it a Test event do we know, Edgbaston? 18k sounds like around 72%. Something between 70-75% anyway. Wembley 25% for the Group Stage, and talk of 50% (though I've also seen 40k mentioned) for the knockout, probably seeing how things go in the Group Stage plus the general national picture. The hope is for full attendance come August though away fans, who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 I believe it's a test event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 2 hours ago, richyy66 said: Just been watchig the cricket and noticed a fairly decent sized crowd. Each day has set a capacity of 18,000. Most of the supporters are sat next to each other and look worse for wear. The ground capacity is 25,000 so unsure why Wembley for the Euros and Play Offs has such restricted attendances. Wembley Capacity is 80,000!!!! Is there hope in the future that we are allowed three quarters of supporters at some stage. There just seems no consitency. So, a suggestion, then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 I was there, it was wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 10 hours ago, BS3City said: I believe it's a test event. A test test event-rumour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 What's were they actually testing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, Shaun Taylor said: What's were they actually testing? Can you get hammered, hug loads of people in a drunken stupor and remain COVID free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, Clevedon Red said: Can you get hammered, hug loads of people in a drunken stupor and remain COVID free. That's what makes it bizarre Reading it was a test! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj77 Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 I'm not sure if it's tin hat time but I heard at these test events some of the spectators are introduced who have covid to see if the virus spreads amongst the people there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 24 minutes ago, Shaun Taylor said: What's were they actually testing? The idea is to test the effects of reduced restrictions, greater attendence etc on transmission of the virus. They've been allowing fans into different events with varying levels of social distancing and restrictions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRed Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 13 minutes ago, jj77 said: I'm not sure if it's tin hat time but I heard at these test events some of the spectators are introduced who have covid to see if the virus spreads amongst the people there. Sshhhhh. 'Operation Herd' is supposed to be top secret. A black van may well arrive outside your house shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 I'll be there Sunday - can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 15 minutes ago, MarcusX said: The idea is to test the effects of reduced restrictions, greater attendence etc on transmission of the virus. They've been allowing fans into different events with varying levels of social distancing and restrictions They were packed together like sardines what I saw and no social distancing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 35 minutes ago, jj77 said: I'm not sure if it's tin hat time but I heard at these test events some of the spectators are introduced who have covid to see if the virus spreads amongst the people there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, Shaun Taylor said: They were packed together like sardines what I saw and no social distancing All had top produce a negative result 24 hours before entry I believe. They've been requested to undertake one 5 days after for research too. I'll wager, that Edgbaston, like many outdoor events, where people are having some fun in the sun doesn't contribute to some COVID armageddon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, cityloyal473 said: All had top produce a negative result 24 hours before entry I believe. They've been requested to undertake one 5 days after for research too. I'll wager, that Edgbaston, like many outdoor events, where people are having some fun in the sun doesn't contribute to some COVID armageddon. Time will tell but it sounds like a mini Cheltenham in the making with Covid cases stating to rise again and didn't the Chelsea & Man City fans get tested before the champions league final yet had to quarantine after positive cases were recorded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Shaun Taylor said: What's were they actually testing? The tannoy........some old bloke has been complaining that he can't hear anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 I was at Edgbaston yesterday and got stuck into the Stowford Press. Everyone had to show a negative test result from within the last 24 hours to gain entry along with their ticket. Our batting was piss poor but it was a fun day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmpowell Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 35 minutes ago, CodeRed said: The tannoy........some old bloke has been complaining that he can't hear anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Edgbaston is a brilliant day out if you like the cricket. Great atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 18 minutes ago, kmpowell said: You got there first. 26 minutes ago, tin said: I was at Edgbaston yesterday and got stuck into the Stowford Press. Everyone had to show a negative test result from within the last 24 hours to gain entry along with their ticket. Our batting was piss poor but it was a fun day. I’m there tomorrow… how much is a pint of stowford, and what sort of standard was the bag checking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 The only thing I didn't enjoy was seemingly the drunk football fans more than cricket fans taking over the chanting and making it constant the same 3 or 4 football songs rather than cricket chants for players etc. At least that's how it came across on the TV, constant 'its coming home', 'Southgate you're the one' etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Shaun Taylor said: Time will tell but it sounds like a mini Cheltenham in the making with Covid cases stating to rise again and didn't the Chelsea & Man City fans get tested before the champions league final yet had to quarantine after positive cases were recorded. It really isnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Shaun Taylor said: They were packed together like sardines what I saw and no social distancing They didn’t have to socially distance. It’s a test event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 27 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: I’m there tomorrow… how much is a pint of stowford, and what sort of standard was the bag checking? £5.80. I'd recommend downloading the Edgbaston app before you go. We ordered our booze via the click-and-collect service on there and it was far quicker to get served. Ignore the estimated collection times on the app, you can collect 10 minutes after you order. You have show a text or email of your negative test first, then your ticket, followed by probably three layers of bag checks. We didn't take bags, though, and cruised straight through after the snakey queues that are identical to those after you land at Lulsgate. Have a good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Shaun Taylor said: Time will tell but it sounds like a mini Cheltenham in the making with Covid cases stating to rise again and didn't the Chelsea & Man City fans get tested before the champions league final yet had to quarantine after positive cases were recorded. Better lock yourself indoors for the rest of your life then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalRed Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Alex_BCFC said: I'll be there Sunday - can't wait. You will miss the football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, LoyalRed said: You will miss the football Well I originally had tickets to all England's group games plus SF and Final if England got there. All refunded so pretty pissed off about all of it considering I think they could easily have at least 50,000 at Wembley. So actually quite pleased to be going to something and every man and his dog will have screen etc keeping an eye on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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