brad blit Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Not sure what happened but a man in Dolman Block B row U (in yellow coat) was asked to show ticket I believe, and then 2 security ladies escorted him out and he never came back. No idea what happened there?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted February 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 hour ago, real_bristol said: Which “singing section”? Mistake me if I’m wrong but if there were no checks at the top of the steps, wouldn’t you be able to sit anywhere in the Dolman or South Stand? Just thinking she’s checking to make sure people are in the correct block/seat. The turnstiles nowadays are probably just to make sure you’re in the correct stadium/stand on the correct day. By singing section I mean the official safe standing area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted February 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 hour ago, richwwtk said: Shame to hear "We're Bristol City, we do what we want" being sung around the time of the trouble with the stewards. Usually means people are being dicks because they think they can get away with it. As I’ve said, there were absolutely no issues with the stewards, that was being sung to the security guards who waded into a group of fans who were celebrating the goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 19 minutes ago, brad blit said: Not sure what happened but a man in Dolman Block B row U (in yellow coat) was asked to show ticket I believe, and then 2 security ladies escorted him out and he never came back. No idea what happened there?? Maybe he had the wrong age type of ticket....juvenile or senior??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley is our king Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, 42nite said: Maybe he had the wrong age type of ticket....juvenile or senior??? Maybe the club/stewards requested extra help because one of them got beaten up after the Norwich game became a couple of parents couldn't control their children..... Just saying.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted February 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 12 minutes ago, Galley is our king said: Maybe the club/stewards requested extra help because one of them got beaten up after the Norwich game became a couple of parents couldn't control their children..... Just saying.... You might be correct there mate; although I thought that was in the Dolman from what I saw, albeit near the singing/standing section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 19 minutes ago, Galley is our king said: Maybe the club/stewards requested extra help because one of them got beaten up after the Norwich game became a couple of parents couldn't control their children..... Just saying.... Nah they’ve been there for a few games now. I actually said to my friends at the time, last time private security got bought in, back in the eastend days it didn’t end well & knew it would only be a matter of time before it happened again. It’s not like your usual stewards who get to know the fans they’re dealing with, these storm in & try to intimidate over the smallest inconvenience & get upset when they don’t get the response they expect. Yesterday the second issue with them was a lad standing on a seat. There was something that happened towards the top of the Dolman side of the corner prior to that but I’m not too sure what that was. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted February 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 26 minutes ago, Carey 6 said: Nah they’ve been there for a few games now. I actually said to my friends at the time, last time private security got bought in, back in the eastend days it didn’t end well & knew it would only be a matter of time before it happened again. It’s not like your usual stewards who get to know the fans they’re dealing with, these storm in & try to intimidate over the smallest inconvenience & get upset when they don’t get the response they expect. Yesterday the second issue with them was a lad standing on a seat. There was something that happened towards the top of the Dolman side of the corner prior to that but I’m not too sure what that was. I didn’t notice them in there for the Norwich game, were they there then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcfccity Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 If this refers to the A or B block there was a higher presence of stewards to manage the kids who can’t understand they just can’t sit anywhere. Against Norwich was the last game sc holders could move their seat (3 games max per season) this meant the kids who wanted to sit in new singing section now could not. stewards have been great in these blocks having to deal with people who screenshot and share tickets making it unsafe for the majority stay there due to over crowding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 13 minutes ago, One Team said: I didn’t notice them in there for the Norwich game, were they there then? I wasn’t there for that one mate. But they’re called ‘Hawk security’ or something like that they have been at a few games this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Maybe getting some practise in before stricter restrictions for the Man City game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted February 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, Carey 6 said: I wasn’t there for that one mate. But they’re called ‘Hawk security’ or something like that they have been at a few games this season. Thanks, last night was the first time I’ve seen them in the singing/standing section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 9 hours ago, 2015 said: Some tosser from Winterstoke Road entrance shouting at people Saturday and Today to show their tickets. Get a proper job mate, we wouldn't be walking to the Ground for no reason. Jobsworths everywhere Seems to be a recent thing, I just don’t see the point in this, if I don’t have a ticket I won’t get into the ground, but I might want a pint or a look around the club shop 9 hours ago, 2015 said: Some tosser from Winterstoke Road entrance shouting at people Saturday and Today to show their tickets. Get a proper job mate, we wouldn't be walking to the Ground for no reason. Jobsworths everywhere Seems to be a recent thing, I just don’t see the point in this, if I don’t have a ticket I won’t get into the ground, but I might want a pint or a look around the club shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Just now, luke_bristol said: Seems to be a recent thing, I just don’t see the point in this, if I don’t have a ticket I won’t get into the ground, but I might want a pint or a look around the club shop Seems to be a recent thing, I just don’t see the point in this, if I don’t have a ticket I won’t get into the ground, but I might want a pint or a look around the club shop And yet at the other end of the dolman (atyeo) no ticket or coat checks before you go in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Not sure why being asked to show your ticket winds so many up? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Super said: Not sure why being asked to show your ticket winds so many up? Not sure why people mystified about being asked to show their tickets winds you up? 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Just now, Super said: Not sure why being asked to show your ticket winds so many up? Because it’s pointless. It’s just a few stewards trying to look busy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 minute ago, luke_bristol said: Not sure why people mystified about being asked to show their tickets winds you up? It's quite funny how something so simple to do annoys people. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted February 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, frenchred said: And yet at the other end of the dolman (atyeo) no ticket or coat checks before you go in I asked a steward about this last night, who, to paint a more positive picture of them was actually reasonable. I normally enter via the Dolman entrance where no checks are made before the turnstiles. Yesterday I came in from KFC and was stopped and asked to show my ticket. When I asked why and the difference between the Dolman entrance the rationale he gave was “this route and the whole back of the Lansdown is a public access area usually so on match days we ask to see tickets”. Perplexed at the answer I showed my ticket and carried on. If it’s a public access route why is there a need to show tickets? To the above point what if someone just wants to walk along the back of the Lansdown. Maybe go to the shop, maybe get a drink but not watch the game. Given you need to show your ticket at the turnstiles it does seem rather pointless. Edited February 16, 2023 by One Team 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 minute ago, One Team said: I asked a steward about this last night, who, to paint a more positive picture of them was actually reasonable. I normally enter via the Dolman entrance where no checks are made before the turnstiles. Yesterday I came in from KFC and was stopped and asked to show my ticket. When I asked why and the difference between the Dolman entrance the rationale he gave was “this route and the whole back of the Lansdown is a public access area usually so on match days we ask to see tickets”. Perplexed at the answer I showed my ticket and carried on. If it’s a public access route why is there a need to show tickets? To the above point what if someone just wants to walk along the back of the Lansdown. Maybe go to the shop, maybe get a drink but not watch the game. Given you need to show your ticket at the turnstiles it does seem rather pointless. Isn't it a permissive public right of way? So if there are times when access is controlled (and potentially anyone without a ticket may be denied access at the checks), it would/should prevent it ever becoming a public right of way where the club/Ashton Gate Ltd could no longer control access. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 17 minutes ago, Betty Swallocks said: Because it’s pointless. It’s just a few stewards trying to look busy. Steward “Have you got your ticket” Me “ Yes thanks” Steward “Ok, enjoy the game” 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 6 minutes ago, One Team said: I asked a steward about this last night, who, to paint a more positive picture of them was actually reasonable. I normally enter via the Dolman entrance where no checks are made before the turnstiles. Yesterday I came in from KFC and was stopped and asked to show my ticket. When I asked why and the difference between the Dolman entrance the rationale he gave was “this route and the whole back of the Lansdown is a public access area usually so on match days we ask to see tickets”. Perplexed at the answer I showed my ticket and carried on. If it’s a public access route why is there a need to show tickets? To the above point what if someone just wants to walk along the back of the Lansdown. Maybe go to the shop, maybe get a drink but not watch the game. Given you need to show your ticket at the turnstiles it does seem rather pointless. Just say you're collecting at the ticket office, no need to take hands out of pockets or open coats then. Works every time 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 6 minutes ago, OneTeamInBristol said: Just say you're collecting at the ticket office, no need to take hands out of pockets or open coats then. Works every time Yep or if you're paying on the day. Absolutely pointless behaviour asking to see tickets. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 On the odd occasion when a mate has my ticket I just tell them I'm in corporate, no questions asked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 41 minutes ago, luke_bristol said: Not sure why people mystified about being asked to show their tickets winds you up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliOTIB Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Believe that the steward was getting very rowdy when we scored, and then eventually squared up to a member of S82 and had to be separated. Something happened with the drum as-well, think he may of knocked it off? He was taken out and didnt return, and rightfully so. A lot of abuse followed, with the chants ‘get a proper job’ ‘what a waste of money’ ‘you bum’ ‘w**ker’ . Dont think he will be returning to the singing section anytime soon. Second game in a row that weve had a steward drama there, really poor from them really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 10 hours ago, Mr Hankey said: What’s the issue with showing your ticket? No different to being on a train/airplane/bus ect It is different, it's before you get to the ticket office. I don't get asked to see my bus ticket when I'm waiting on the bus stop! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted February 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, OliOTIB said: Believe that the steward was getting very rowdy when we scored, and then eventually squared up to a member of S82 and had to be separated. Something happened with the drum as-well, think he may of knocked it off? He was taken out and didnt return, and rightfully so. A lot of abuse followed, with the chants ‘get a proper job’ ‘what a waste of money’ ‘you bum’ ‘w**ker’ . Dont think he will be returning to the singing section anytime soon. Second game in a row that weve had a steward drama there, really poor from them really. Similar to what I saw except it was not a steward it was a security guard who was also joined by his team leader. He was hauled away to the back of the standing section but was still hanging around there for a while but disappeared second half. This security guard physically grabbed at least one person from what I saw which then escalated quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityboy1954 Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 3 hours ago, real_bristol said: Which “singing section”? Mistake me if I’m wrong but if there were no checks at the top of the steps, wouldn’t you be able to sit anywhere in the Dolman or South Stand? Just thinking she’s checking to make sure people are in the correct block/seat. The turnstiles nowadays are probably just to make sure you’re in the correct stadium/stand on the correct day. Mate I'm with my six year old grandson I'm hardly gonna start lighting up flares 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityboy1954 Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 3 hours ago, Super said: In front of your 6 year old grandson? It's gone stupid now like a prison trying to get in not out checked for tickets walking round club shop with three kids last home game Norwich . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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