Spoons Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 3 minutes ago, totterdown cidered said: Great following from us, hopefully a decent atmosphere in our end. Anyone remember the league game back in 99 (i think) when it all kicked off as they decided not to Police the game!!! yep! Under the stand at half time was pretty tasty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 And I'm all for standing it's just that for this particular match my mother won't be able to stand for 90, my son could maybe see while stood on his seat and my misses would have trouble seeing as she's short. If I'm at the back I would gladly switch with 4 wanting to stand that are closer to the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 5 minutes ago, Aaron-Bcfc said: Could just ask them if they want to swap tickets. How does that stop the ripple effect?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodbarmyarmy Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 11 minutes ago, Spoons said: yep! Under the stand at half time was pretty tasty! yeah...the balti pies are nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron-Bcfc Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 2 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: How does that stop the ripple effect?! Yeah, sorry, that's the approach I try to use at normal away games if someone wants to kick me out of their seat, but I realised after that my solution would be pretty hopeless in that situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 17 minutes ago, Aaron-Bcfc said: Could just ask them if they want to swap tickets. Done this a few times and they've been fine with it! Although Preston last season had a couple people demanding there seat to sit in. We moved down two seats so they could sit there, every one stood while they were sat down. Didn't see them again in the second half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I like the Stoke idea and I see both sides of the argument here. But as things stand, the fairest and least selfish solution for everyone is to sit/stand in your allocated seat. If that means you're not with your mates, that's unfortunate, but it also means groups that have organised themselves to sit/stand together will get to do so. It basically boils down to thinking about others instead of just yourself, which many people seem to struggle with. That said, I do sympathise with the one-ticket-per-STH issue, which does need to be looked at for these situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 3 hours ago, Cider red said: You will no doubt get a few, that's my seat sit down I cant see daytrippers That mentality winds me up so much. It's an all seated stadium and I'd be rightly annoyed if I couldn't sit with the people I bought tickets with/travelled with because someone thinks he has a divine right to sit where they like. Newsflash - you don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I really, really don't want to be forced to sit completely ruins it for me. Will do the same I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I'll be heading to the back, but if asked to move then so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingLear Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 We had a similar problem at Reading, as always at away games we head towards the back and stand wherever there is space, unfortunately on this occasion there were a couple sat behind us with 3 young children (couldn't have been older than 8/9) who continually asked us to sit down throughout the game because they couldn't see. Now I understand sometimes people who have never been to a game before would head straight for their designated seats, but despite being 'advised' by more than a few people that there were plenty of empty seats further down the stand where they could sit in comfort with a good view they point blank refused to move and can't have ended up seeing too much of the game. I appreciate that certain circumstances (such as West Brom) dictate that you have to sit/stand in designated seats, but at the end of the day common sense should prevail. It seems as though Stoke have got this one spot on in designating standing and seating areas, top idea and credit to them for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 4 hours ago, Real Red said: Great, bought a ticket as a ST holder, restricted to one per sale. Then when on general sale bought a ticket for daughter who will now be sat nowhere near me. Guy in ticket office had no idea where the second ticket bought would be! Great benefit for ST holder I held back till genral sale for this very reason. Hope you can sort something out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggie192 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Allocated seating no standing No smoking including E-Cigarettes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 So who's bringing the pyro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 43 minutes ago, baggie192 said: Allocated seating no standing No smoking including E-Cigarettes How do you guys get on with that when united are in town and all of them stood? Likewise most other prem teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 44 minutes ago, baggie192 said: Allocated seating no standing No smoking including E-Cigarettes Meh. I can't remember the last time I sat down at a game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Will never understand how someone can be happy sitting down the whole game.. You can tell the fans that go to more away games, they're usually at the back singing their hearts out. Rather than the "that's my seat" fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggie192 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Just now, Phileas Fogg said: How do you guys get on with that when united are in town and all of them stood? Likewise most other prem teams Which United? Same rules for all they know score. Celebration of Goals not a problem but nobody does it the whole game as it 2 warnings 3rd is ejection. Same for most prem grounds and the price of the tickets it daft to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 2 minutes ago, baggie192 said: Which United? Same rules for all they know score. Celebration of Goals not a problem but nobody does it the whole game as it 2 warnings 3rd is ejection. Same for most prem grounds and the price of the tickets it daft to do I don't want city to get to the prem if it's like that then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 9 minutes ago, Claude said: Will never understand how someone can be happy sitting down the whole game.. You can tell the fans that go to more away games, they're usually at the back singing their hearts out. Rather than the "that's my seat" fans Super fan has spoken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 6 hours ago, Real Red said: I take it that you sit wherever at West Brom tomorrow like most away games, would it be different as it is a sell out? Otherwise our group and probably many others will be scattered everywhere as tickets were bought separately. I will be with my kids, so if someone is in my seat I will be asking them to move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Just now, BS3_RED said: I will be with my kids, so if someone is in my seat I will be asking them to move. Nah mate, you can't expect to turn up on your day trip, sit in the seat you've paid for an enjoy the view without standing for an hour and a half. Christ, who do you think you are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 15 minutes ago, Claude said: Will never understand how someone can be happy sitting down the whole game.. You can tell the fans that go to more away games, they're usually at the back singing their hearts out. Rather than the "that's my seat" fans believe me I'm a fan who goes him and away. You get both sorts of supporters at away games. To say people who sing and don't sit in there seat are any better than people who want to sit in an allocated seat is strange. personally I prefer to stand but be realistic on a away day like this . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 2 hours ago, KingLear said: We had a similar problem at Reading, as always at away games we head towards the back and stand wherever there is space, unfortunately on this occasion there were a couple sat behind us with 3 young children (couldn't have been older than 8/9) who continually asked us to sit down throughout the game because they couldn't see. Now I understand sometimes people who have never been to a game before would head straight for their designated seats, but despite being 'advised' by more than a few people that there were plenty of empty seats further down the stand where they could sit in comfort with a good view they point blank refused to move and can't have ended up seeing too much of the game. I appreciate that certain circumstances (such as West Brom) dictate that you have to sit/stand in designated seats, but at the end of the day common sense should prevail. It seems as though Stoke have got this one spot on in designating standing and seating areas, top idea and credit to them for that. So their day was effectively ruined because they had the cheek to sit in the seats they purchased? As much as I dislike many facets of 'modern football' - if someone buys a seat they have every right to sit in it and not be told to move somewhere else. It wouldn't be tolerated at a gig or the theatre or many other sporting venues. If a section is 'unreserved seating' then fine, it's a free for all. But why can't people just sit in the seats they've bought if it's not unreserved? As I said, a lot of stuff about modern football really annoys me. Sitting down is one of them. But it's here to stay so why ruin the day out for other people by deciding to sit where you want? For what it's worth, I think all away sections should be unreserved seating, then nobody can have any complaints. Sit where you want, what's wrong with that? It would also make ticket printing cheaper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 2 hours ago, KingLear said: We had a similar problem at Reading, as always at away games we head towards the back and stand wherever there is space, unfortunately on this occasion there were a couple sat behind us with 3 young children (couldn't have been older than 8/9) who continually asked us to sit down throughout the game because they couldn't see. Now I understand sometimes people who have never been to a game before would head straight for their designated seats, but despite being 'advised' by more than a few people that there were plenty of empty seats further down the stand where they could sit in comfort with a good view they point blank refused to move and can't have ended up seeing too much of the game. I appreciate that certain circumstances (such as West Brom) dictate that you have to sit/stand in designated seats, but at the end of the day common sense should prevail. It seems as though Stoke have got this one spot on in designating standing and seating areas, top idea and credit to them for that. I like to stand at away games but if I see there are kids aged 8/9 behind me I would never stand up in front of them.. That's just ignorant. Especially as there were in there correct seats and you were probably not?? people have to realise football fans are all different and support the team in different ways and peoples support shouldn't be judged on how loud you sing and how long you stood up for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartcliffe red Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Looks like evertones standing to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM91 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 20 minutes ago, Spoons said: believe me I'm a fan who goes him and away. You get both sorts of supporters at away games. To say people who sing and don't sit in there seat are any better than people who want to sit in an allocated seat is strange. personally I prefer to stand but be realistic on a away day like this . I don't just find this strange, it's irritating. I personally prefer to stand and sing at away matches too, but the "i'm a better fan because I stand", "I'm a better fan because I want the Robin badge", "I'm the better fan because I go to the back" stuff is silly. loads of different people go to football for loads of different reasons. I want to stand, but if I'm in front of children I'll sit so they can see, it's not because I'm not a football fan, it's because I'm not a c***. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 43 minutes ago, baggie192 said: Which United? Same rules for all they know score. Celebration of Goals not a problem but nobody does it the whole game as it 2 warnings 3rd is ejection. Same for most prem grounds and the price of the tickets it daft to do Manchester United - they never sit. I watched them on Sky vs you early last year (Berahino scored a great goal) and they certainly weren't. Same for Spurs, Everton, Villa, Liverpool, Arsenal, West Ham.. Are you really saying their support sits?? I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 5,300 is a lot of people, surely there is going to be a couple hundred standing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Got absolutely nothing against people sitting down, it's their money, they choose how they want to the enjoy the match. I just wish we as a club and fanbase stood up more. I just find it odd sitting down at football! But that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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