OliOTIB Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Couple of things on IG and twitter spotted regarding a new movement and leaving Section 82. Not sure the old A block is really the place tbh would rather put the ‘Ultras’ in the Atyeo next to the away fans but you win some and lose some. Think the corners a bit dead now and frustrating how far away it is from the away fans. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richyy66 Posted January 10, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Back in the day, Dolman A and B block was rocking (Shows how old i am)........Thats was when Ashton Gate was a passionate and Hostile stadium....I am all for it. If it brings more atmosphere than currently displayed then crack on.. 35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliOTIB Posted January 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, richyy66 said: Back in the day, Dolman A and B block was rocking (Shows how old i am)........Thats was when Ashton Gate was a passionate and Hostile stadium....I am all for it. If it brings more atmosphere than currently displayed then crack on.. Exactly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper 123 Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 I think it could work , it used to work well so fair play to youth and I’m right behind em 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Much better than where they are now, bring it on I say, I sit in old b block anyway so should be a laugh!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Just wait til Johnny boy and the boss find out, they will not be amused! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 I just got followed on Instagram by this account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckle_red Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 I think it makes sense, albeit I can't see the club liking it very much. Good on the ones giving it a go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 They will have an army of stewards ready to stop this Saturday so will have to be some thought put in. But if fans are finally getting organised and bringing some life back to the Gate then all for it and fully support it. It’s about time our young’uns did. Just need to get past JL’s tears. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyy66 Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Maybe anyone that wants to sit there should make their way en masse to A block at Half time. It would be better than watching the dross Half Time entertainment that is provided currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueredsupporter Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 The lads and blokes who move into what was A block and improve the atmosphere are not ultras. Leave that to the Nigels, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherrich Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Dolman A and B block is where they should have been in the 1st place. AG is like a library - with no atmosphere. I hate it. The fans will get behind the team better. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 The sound carries much better from that part of the Dolman than the corner they are presently in. This will be a winner, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Only problem is that for a large section of that block you can't actually see the away fans.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Good luck to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliOTIB Posted January 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Think coventry, good example of how you dont need a full ground to create a good atmosphere, just a section of fans and a drum, next to the away fans who can really get their team going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 A Block > Section 82 (Just stirring the pot) Good luck to them. Can only be a benefit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, OliOTIB said: Think coventry, good example of how you dont need a full ground to create a good atmosphere, just a section of fans and a drum, next to the away fans who can really get their team going Bin the drum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porto Red Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 minute ago, Rob k said: Bin the drum Or just steal their drumsticks 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTFABM Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Are they doing it properly and buying tickets in there or just ‘taking it over’? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 9 hours ago, Rossi the Robin said: I just got followed on Instagram by this account That "logo" tells you all you need to know. Idiots. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, GTFABM said: Are they doing it properly and buying tickets in there or just ‘taking it over’? Plus, I know it isn't the most popular spot for ST holders, but there will be a few in there. Anyone asked them if they're ok with this? Given they may have specifically bought their ST there on the basis that it isn't near the corner. Having said that, I would generally be in favour of moving the vocal home fans nearer the away fans. It just might be something that needs to be done 'properly' - although if the catalyst for a 'proper' move is an organic ad hoc move - then so be it. Edited January 11, 2023 by ExiledAjax 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Plus, I know it isn't the most popular spot for ST holders, but there will be a few in there. Anyone asked them if they're ok with this? Given they may have specifically bought their ST there on the basis that it isn't near the corner. Having said that, I would generally be in favour of moving the vocal home fans nearer the away fans. It just might be something that needs to be done 'properly' - although if the catalyst for a 'proper' move is an organic ad hoc move - then so be it. Out of interest and not a ‘dig’ What does done ‘properly’ mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 This is a great idea but I can see the club doing all they can to quietly kill it. They don’t want the sort of atmosphere that comes from home and away fans interacting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, Rob k said: Out of interest and not a ‘dig’ What does done ‘properly’ mean? A Club sanctioned move of the - and I apologise for using the term - 'singing section'. Club sanctioned conversion of E34 to be unreserved - I assume that would be a preference, if it's not then don't worry about this. A trade in of the current STs held in the corner and purchase of STs in block E34 - note that at current prices an adult ST in Dolman E34 is £450 compared to a South Stand ST being £375. This can of course happen in the summer if everyone decides to buy STs in E34. A single adult match ticket in that block is currently going for £30. As @GTFABM says - are those moving buying tickets in E34 or are they just going to move round en masse and stewarding and ticket ts&cs be damned? Might be what some want - but doing that opens you up to a stadium ban from the club for breach of ticket ts&cs. Again, I am not against this move, and I am not particularly against the ad hoc move being proposed. But, if those doing this want it to stick then there needs to be thought put into doing it 'properly'. As I say, perhaps the way to start this discussion with the Club is to force it by making the move and then asking for forgiveness rather than permission. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: This is a great idea but I can see the club doing all they can to quietly kill it. They don’t want the sort of atmosphere that comes from home and away fans interacting. Agree. But hopefully the Lansdown’s laissez faire attitude towards our club will continue here for the next few weeks and then the new ex Palace CEO will embrace it - seeing as it’s what happened at his old club and has made palace one of the best atmospheres in the country. Also if they are actively selling surely they want some atmosphere to promote the club. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Just now, ExiledAjax said: A Club sanctioned move of the - and I apologise for using the term - 'singing section'. Club sanctioned conversion of E34 to be unreserved - I assume that would be a preference, if it's not then don't worry about this. A trade in of the current STs held in the corner and purchase of STs in block E34 - note that at current prices an adult ST in Dolman E34 is £450 compared to a South Stand ST being £375. This can of course happen in the summer if everyone decides to buy STs in E34. A single adult match ticket in that block is currently going for £30. As @GTFABM says - are those moving buying tickets in E34 or are they just going to move round en masse and stewarding and ticket ts&cs be damned? Might be what some want - but doing that opens you up to a stadium ban from the club for breach of ticket ts&cs. Again, I am not against this move, and I am not particularly against the ad hoc move being proposed. But, if those doing this want it to stick then there needs to be thought put into doing it 'properly'. As I say, perhaps the way to start this discussion with the Club is to force it by making the move and then asking for forgiveness rather than permission. Not being argumentative but why do fans need to ask the club where they sit? The club have done absolutely nothing to foster a good atmosphere so let the fans do it organically and as long as they aren’t hurting anyone there is no problem? 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Go for it . Away fans and teams must love coming to our ground. Our fans have had nothing to shout about for a long while. And it has taken it’s toll 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Im all for this . Dolman A and B block used to be very lively back in the day. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) 45 minutes ago, lenred said: Not being argumentative but why do fans need to ask the club where they sit? The club have done absolutely nothing to foster a good atmosphere so let the fans do it organically and as long as they aren’t hurting anyone there is no problem? When someone buys a ticket or season ticket they legally buy that ticket to sit in a specific seat - or in the case of the unreserved area a seat in that specific area. Sitting somewhere else breaks those terms and conditions. Being cold about this it has nothing to do with fostering a good atmosphere. This condition is in clause 2.2 of the terms and conditions - "A Season Card permits you to occupy at the Match the seat indicated on the Season Card unless in a designated unreserved area or if the seat has been transferred to another area." For single match tickets clause 11.5 that says the same thing. Clause 1.2 of the terms and conditions then says "The Club reserves the right to withdrawal [sic] any Season Card if any of the Terms and Conditions of Entry are broken by any Season Card holder." So, what that means is that if you have an ST in one place and you go and sit in another seat the club can, technically, take your ST away. Now, the terms and conditions do allow an ST holder to move seat for free, for up to 3 games a season. They also allow for a permanent seat move. But either moving for a fourth time or permanently moving requires written consent of the club and payment - for a single seat move the difference of the single match ticket and the pro rata price of the ST - in the case of an adult in the unreserved section moving to E34 this would be a payment of £14. For a permanent move you have to pay the difference between your ST and an ST in the new seat - adjusted pro rata. Are the people moving seat doing it in accordance with their ST terms and conditions? If not they are at risk of losing their ST. Look, I know that people move seats all the time - I have done it myself many times - and I know that generally a blind eye is turned to it and it causes no issues. However where a large group do it I suspect that the usual blind eye will suddenly become not so blind, and some fans may unwittingly find themselves in hot water. I am just raising this point so people might be aware of it. Edited January 11, 2023 by ExiledAjax 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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