Barrow Boy Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Good evening fellas,Just thought i'd check if anyone has taken crutches to ashton gate, and in particular the ateyo stand.I've recently had a cruciate knee ligament reconstruction and still need a crutch to get about, i've already missed one game...i don't wanna miss another! Given that we are not allowed to take bottles with tops into the ground and they could be construed as a weapon, what chance a crutch?Anyone have any experience?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsleyred Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Good evening fellas,Just thought i'd check if anyone has taken crutches to ashton gate, and in particular the ateyo stand.I've recently had a cruciate knee ligament reconstruction and still need a crutch to get about, i've already missed one game...i don't wanna miss another! Given that we are not allowed to take bottles with tops into the ground and they could be construed as a weapon, what chance a crutch?Anyone have any experience?! My neice and brother have never had any problems in fact the stewards open the gates so they didnt have to use the turnstiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianred Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Good evening fellas,Just thought i'd check if anyone has taken crutches to ashton gate, and in particular the ateyo stand.I've recently had a cruciate knee ligament reconstruction and still need a crutch to get about, i've already missed one game...i don't wanna miss another! Given that we are not allowed to take bottles with tops into the ground and they could be construed as a weapon, what chance a crutch?Anyone have any experience?! Years ago when i broke my leg and ankle, i phoned the club up to see where i stand with crutches. They told me to go to the office on match day, they let me watch the game for nowt in the disable sheds at the front of the what was the enclosers then. Even gave me a cuppa at half time. Then got a bollocking for trying to hit Paul Randall (gas) with one of the crutches. Didn't like losing to the gas! Try phoning first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Years ago when i broke my leg and ankle, i phoned the club up to see where i stand with crutches. They told me to go to the office on match day, they let me watch the game for nowt in the disable sheds at the front of the what was the enclosers then. Even gave me a cuppa at half time. Then got a bollocking for trying to hit Paul Randall (gas) with one of the crutches. Didn't like losing to the gas! Try phoning first. The life of Brian......spot on mate...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianred Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 The life of Brian......spot on mate...... Hi Arny. Since that legend post, the number of old faces, and i mean old, except for mine that have been in contact and who are either married or otherwise is fantastic. Some have good jobs, considering their past, but what lasts is their love for B.C.F.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 I've seen crutches used as weapons at football a couple of times over the years. And though football-related violence is neither big nor clever - right kids? - I must admit it was quite funny to watch.The first time, when I was a little nipper, I watched as this wooden crutch was passed by the East Enders over their heads through the crowd until it reached the mob of insurgent cockneys attempting to take liberties on our manor. When it reached the unfortunate gooners or hammers or whoever, I forget now, it paused briefly before rapidly and repeatedly smacking down on the now fast scarpering invaders......looked like some slapstick scene out of Benny Hill or something......ok, you had to be there! Then years later away at Port Vale, when it all kicked off my broken legged pal was seen cheerfully swinging the crutch at any Vale fan foolish to come near, with a massive grin on his face - and the old bill just let him get on with it. I guess if you look like you might be disabled in some way you can get away with anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Hi Arny. Since that legend post, the number of old faces, and i mean old, except for mine that have been in contact and who are either married or otherwise is fantastic. Some have good jobs, considering their past, but what lasts is their love for B.C.F.C.Brian don't knock it mate, legends was best thread ever, met load lads from downend since and stay in touch.............like u said BCFC...........for life. (loved that about the crutch thou mate) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Good evening fellas,Just thought i'd check if anyone has taken crutches to ashton gate, and in particular the ateyo stand.I've recently had a cruciate knee ligament reconstruction and still need a crutch to get about, i've already missed one game...i don't wanna miss another! Given that we are not allowed to take bottles with tops into the ground and they could be construed as a weapon, what chance a crutch?Anyone have any experience?! I had an op on my back a year or so ago & couldn't sit down for any length of time. I rang the club to ask whether there was a place I could go & stand on this one occasion. They put me through to their safety steward & he said that they'd sort me out with a place to watch the match. He said that he'd mention my situation to the other stewards before the match so that I could approach any of them & they'd help me out. Sure enough, match day came, I apporached a steward & they escorted me to the A block (Community section) of the Atyeo & let me stand for the duration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrow Boy Posted March 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Cheers guys,Looks like i'll be sat in the a block then...better watch out if savage is trying long shots before the game!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bcfcjake Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 they better allow crutches caus yesterday i fractured my foot :@ :@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Took crutches in about three years ago. I had a broken ankle and I sat behind the disabled enclosure in the Ateyo. They just let me in through the gates and never made a fuss.MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh_red Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Lee Matthews got away with it for 3 years so you should be ok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downend2005 Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 i had no problems for the forest game, the stewards opened the gates for me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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