Topper 123 Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 I know some people moan about anything but , is there any chance the club can install some sort of flip down tables to perimeter walls under concourse or in very least some kind of fixed shelving , whilst the bars and food venues are great there is just nowhere to put your purchase.For me to juggle with a walking stick whilst holding a pint in the cheapest flimsiest plastic glass you can get is near on impossible and not at all enjoyable this must also cause problems for others ? 14 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 20 minutes ago, Magger1 said: I know some people moan about anything but , is there any chance the club can install some sort of flip down tables to perimeter walls under concourse or in very least some kind of fixed shelving , whilst the bars and food venues are great there is just nowhere to put your purchase.For me to juggle with a walking stick whilst holding a pint in the cheapest flimsiest plastic glass you can get is near on impossible and not at all enjoyable this must also cause problems for others ? Think this has been covered before? The reason (excuse) for not doing it is it might obstruct evacuation of the stadium in an emergency. I may be wrong about that, as my memory isn’t what it was. Have you thought about joining the supporters club? I think they have comfy seats upstairs in the bar area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 17 minutes ago, Magger1 said: I know some people moan about anything but , is there any chance the club can install some sort of flip down tables to perimeter walls under concourse or in very least some kind of fixed shelving , whilst the bars and food venues are great there is just nowhere to put your purchase.For me to juggle with a walking stick whilst holding a pint in the cheapest flimsiest plastic glass you can get is near on impossible and not at all enjoyable this must also cause problems for others ? This has come up on here before. Iirc the reason for not installing shelving/tables is that would restrict the capacity of people standing. We know that the concourse gets pretty packed without ‘furniture’ making it even more crowded. H&S regulations would probably play a prohibitive factor as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 (edited) Tables feels a non starter, shelving if done reasonably, I don't see why not. Edited March 10, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 10, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Magger1 said: I know some people moan about anything but , is there any chance the club can install some sort of flip down tables to perimeter walls under concourse or in very least some kind of fixed shelving , whilst the bars and food venues are great there is just nowhere to put your purchase.For me to juggle with a walking stick whilst holding a pint in the cheapest flimsiest plastic glass you can get is near on impossible and not at all enjoyable this must also cause problems for others ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lanterne Rouge Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 9 minutes ago, phantom said: They`ve dismantled one of the stands at r*overs? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkhamred Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 Pictures of the concourse before the Ladies international match the other week showed chairs and tables. Maybe as the majority of the crowd were not drinking beer they moved on up to their seats rather than standing around thus allowing more space for these to be provided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 I was surprised to see flip down stadium seats all around the walls of Exeter City’s new stand. A tiny and cramped concourse compared to ours but they cause no problems whatsoever. A shame because I think a lot of people, including me would buy more food and drink if I could sit and put my pint down while eating my curry goat. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallystreet Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 6 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: I was surprised to see flip down stadium seats all around the walls of Exeter City’s new stand. A tiny and cramped concourse compared to ours but they cause no problems whatsoever. A shame because I think a lot of people, including me would buy more food and drink if I could sit and put my pint down while eating my curry goat. A few have recently been installed in the upper Lansdown stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Simpson Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 Apparently if you call it a Q&A you can have as many chairs as you like. This was at the Rugby March 3rd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 33 minutes ago, Wallystreet said: A few have recently been installed in the upper Lansdown stand. Oh right, not been up there for a while. Hopefully they'll continue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper 123 Posted March 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Robbored said: This has come up on here before. Iirc the reason for not installing shelving/tables is that would restrict the capacity of people standing. We know that the concourse gets pretty packed without ‘furniture’ making it even more crowded. H&S regulations would probably play a prohibitive factor as well. My thoughts were that if fixed to back walls it would also alleviate the crowding through the middle and actually be better for health and safety ? Edited March 10, 2023 by Magger1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 Don't they have shelving around the pillars, that wouldn't take up much space. If you're outside trying to juggle a burger and a pint and all the space around the bins is occupied what are you supposed to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caseleyhas2chins Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 4 hours ago, Barkhamred said: Pictures of the concourse before the Ladies international match the other week showed chairs and tables. Maybe as the majority of the crowd were not drinking beer they moved on up to their seats rather than standing around thus allowing more space for these to be provided. I remember seeing the some seating and a table where some members of the lionesses team were signing autographs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 4 hours ago, Midred said: Don't they have shelving around the pillars, that wouldn't take up much space. If you're outside trying to juggle a burger and a pint and all the space around the bins is occupied what are you supposed to do? Cardiff certainly had shelving around the pillars. Dont they have the same safety restrictions as us then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 Just get them to put your cup inside another cup, stops it from being flimsy, not quite got the feel of a glass though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leader Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 Good shout magger it’s bloody ridiculous trying eat or drink Cardiff had shelving let’s do it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelton Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 Most disappointed with this thread,I was expecting a sort of doors/wheels type argument! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 I remember a couple of years back and the city players were questioned on wheels / doors. It was funny to watch and most said wheels. The average is 53.6% of people when asked choose wheels. Anyway, going back to shelves, I drink my beer too quick to worry about where Iam going to put the receptacle I'm drinking out of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 5 hours ago, Marcus Aurelius said: Just get them to put your cup inside another cup, stops it from being flimsy, not quite got the feel of a glass though. The Soul crew would think they have to pay for two beers then. Or pat their heads in confusion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 This is a job for Ryley Towler. Shelves or Tables? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) 18 hours ago, Magger1 said: I know some people moan about anything but , is there any chance the club can install some sort of flip down tables to perimeter walls under concourse or in very least some kind of fixed shelving , whilst the bars and food venues are great there is just nowhere to put your purchase.For me to juggle with a walking stick whilst holding a pint in the cheapest flimsiest plastic glass you can get is near on impossible and not at all enjoyable this must also cause problems for others Edited March 11, 2023 by BigTone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, BigTone said: Dont mind me @CrackingCheeseGromit but am in hospital after having replacement knee installed yesterday. Am all fingers and thumbs. I replied to the wrong thread. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 1 minute ago, BigTone said: Dont mind me @CrackingCheeseGromit but am in hospital after having replacement knee installed yesterday. Am all fingers and thumbs. I replied to the wrong thread. Blimey bad luck Tone- you went in for a knee op and they did your fingers and thumbs- you just can't rely on medics these days. Swift recovery! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: Blimey bad luck Tone- you went in for a knee op and they did your fingers and thumbs- you just can't rely on medics these days. Swift recovery! I know ! What's worse is the Surgeon said my knee is made from Titanic. Hope he meant Titanium else my cruising days are over. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Lerring Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 They have one down the side of the coopers and it sticks out no more than 10cm from the wall, works just fine. Surely the club could manage that without significantly obstructing access or reducing capacity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 32 minutes ago, BigTone said: I know ! What's worse is the Surgeon said my knee is made from Titanic. Hope he meant Titanium else my cruising days are over. Just put some ice on it. Works a treat. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 3 hours ago, Marina's Rolls Royce said: Just put some ice on it. Works a treat. The ice cubes they have here are nowhere big enough !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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