bh_red Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Was the leaflet given out in all four stands? I didn't get one in the Ayteo.....they will only give a leaflet out in stands where there have been a problem in previous games (maybe Antwerp or Peteboro) Also......It's understandable and probably a preventive method considering there is alot of new season ticket holders in that stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DR DICKNOSE Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Was the leaflet given out in all four stands? was in the atyeo and didnt see any leaflet, if i did however i would have promptly rammed it straight back up there pc ######* a**hole!!! BRING BACK THE TERRACES... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderSomerset Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 not a closure, sorry if it's been misunderstood.... I meant regarding removing fans from stands for persistent standing and banning them, for anything from a game to the rest of the season depending on the persons behavior..... I cant see them banning anyone for standing. The PR wouldnt be good and there are an awful lot of us that stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 I don't understand what the problem is being asked to sit down for 90 minutes. What do you do when you all go to the cinema or on a plane. It seems that this is the argument that is used against smokers so the same should apply for people who insist on standing. If you want to stand you can go to the concourse and do it. I'm not homo-phobic or anything, but just out of interest - are you homo-sexual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windmillhillred Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 was in the atyeo and didnt see any leaflet, if i did however i would have promptly rammed it straight back up there pc ######* a**hole!!! BRING BACK THE TERRACES... What has a leaflet to do with standing got to do with political correctness?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westred1 Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 I don't understand what the problem is being asked to sit down for 90 minutes. What do you do when you all go to the cinema or on a plane. It seems that this is the argument that is used against smokers so the same should apply for people who insist on standing. If you want to stand you can go to the concourse and do it. So when was the last time you sang and watched a football game in a cinema or a plane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh_red Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I cant see them banning anyone for standing. The PR wouldnt be good and there are an awful lot of us that stand. as I said before.......they have done it before and I could see them doing it again if they feel it is necessary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mosquito Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 It basically said that the Council can take action against the club. Basically, the Gas are still allowed - by the Council - to stand at the Memorial Rugby ground and we are not allowed to stand at Ashton Gate? Seems as if the Council is taking sides - my political retort to the Council's political gobshites is "Bristol Council must die so that standing at Ashton Gate can live". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockin-robin Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 As someone who prefers to stand at football matches, and because I prefer to stand, has moved to the very back row of the Dolman for this very reason, I find this discussion very interesting. The reason they don't want you standing is because of SAFETY (supposedly) and has nothing to do with blocking peoples views as some like to profess. What I don't understand is why clubs don't use a little common sense. If you are at the back few rows and want to stand then the stewards should use their common sense and realise that no one is really causing any problems by standing during the game. After all, if it was all about SAFETY, then surely the stewards would have to sit down during the match and you shouldn't eb allowed to stand during half time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mosquito Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 If you are at the back few rows and want to stand then the stewards should use their common sense and realise that no one is really causing any problems by standing during the game. After all, if it was all about SAFETY, then surely the stewards would have to sit down during the match and you shouldn't eb allowed to stand during half time? To be fair to the stewards, it's the Bristol Council that is forcing this issue. The stewards are having to carry out the orders that originate from the Bristol Council Fuehrer bunker no matter how stupid and ridiculous they are. Donald Duck scores a direct hit in the eye of the Bristol Council Fuehrer ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockin-robin Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 To be fair to the stewards, it's the Bristol Council that is forcing this issue. The stewards are having to carry out the orders that originate from the Bristol Council Fuehrer bunker no matter how stupid and ridiculous they are. Donald Duck scores a direct hit in the eye of the Bristol Council Fuehrer ....... I understand this, and its not only the council but the FA. However, the way that I get spoken to by the stewards about standing is nothing short of scandalous. They must realise that people at the back may want to stand, and they should 'steward' it responsibly. Talk of people being banned or ejected from the ground for standing would be tragic, and as much as I love this football club, it would certainly question my intent to renew my season ticket each season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I really do agree with some of you that you should be able to stand - but there should be a area for this. There is nothing worse than some idiot persistently standing through the entire game not caring that the kids/women/elderly can not see, a compromise is the only way forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_man_terry Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 The reason for not standing is nothing to do with "blocking people's view" that's just the view of people who are ill-informed. It's solely for safety, especailly in the Dolman, the reason being that all you need is for one person standing to fall forward and it will create a domino effect and a safety issue with possible injurys to anyone who has fallen/had someone fall on them..... if your sat down.....your not an potential safety hazard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frome Valley Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 if your sat down.....your not an potential safety hazard Till a goal is scored? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringbacktherobin Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 The reason for not standing is nothing to do with "blocking people's view" that's just the view of people who are ill-informed. It's solely for safety, especailly in the Dolman, the reason being that all you need is for one person standing to fall forward and it will create a domino effect and a safety issue with possible injurys to anyone who has fallen/had someone fall on them..... if your sat down.....your not an potential safety hazard This domino effect that has never been proven ever. They keep saying about this Domino Effect but have never proved it, like the offical report that says standing passively is safer than standing up and sitting down all the time which just happened to go missing but thankfully a few people still have a copy. surely you are more likely to fall over whilst celebrating a goal than standing passively during a game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGray Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Standing up is a very hazardous business, I'm suprised more aren't killed weekly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ferret Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I live life on the edge everytime I get out of my armchair Wild times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringbacktherobin Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 What makes me laugh, Take wembley for example, naughty very naughty to stand during the game. On that tube/train home, completely overcrowded, completely dangerous, but that's allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaxbourton Red Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 The reason for not standing is nothing to do with "blocking people's view" that's just the view of people who are ill-informed. It's solely for safety, especailly in the Dolman, the reason being that all you need is for one person standing to fall forward and it will create a domino effect and a safety issue with possible injurys to anyone who has fallen/had someone fall on them..... if your sat down.....your not an potential safety hazard this domino effect is an urban myth - people would have to leap in the air like salmon over the back of the seat in front of them would be good to watch actually but hard to co-ordinate everybody leaping at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man In Black Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 It would be possible without the seats on the Dolman, but with them...... Anyway, once again.... how do the authorities deem that jumping around after a goal is safe? Actually, don't mention that, they'd probably legislate against goal celebrations too and we'd all get thrown out when we score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man In Black Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Although on the other hand, at least Rovers would have a higher crowd than us for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanC Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 The reason for not standing is nothing to do with "blocking people's view" that's just the view of people who are ill-informed. It's solely for safety, especailly in the Dolman, the reason being that all you need is for one person standing to fall forward and it will create a domino effect and a safety issue with possible injurys to anyone who has fallen/had someone fall on them..... if your sat down.....your not an potential safety hazardSo why can you stand at a concert at AG and that be deemed safe yet you can't do that at a football match? What makes me laugh, Take wembley for example, naughty very naughty to stand during the game. On that tube/train home, completely overcrowded, completely dangerous, but that's allowed.Was just thinking the same myself. How can standing on a crowded bus be deemed safe? Especially when these polish drivers like to brake sharply. I guess though when it involves money and making a profit then it is deemed safe. The fact is all seater stadiums were brought in so clubs know where you are in the stadium and also because they could charge more for seats. However nowadays people would be willing to pay the same if not more to stand in a safe standing area. Like I have said before all it takes is for one club to go for it and the rest will soon follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaxbourton Red Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 cash subsidies from the governement were available for the development of all seater stands that was money that we as taxpayers gave away for the privilage of having our choice of standing or seating taken away from us no money will be available to convert all seater stands into terracing hence some clubs don't want to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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