Dollymarie Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Supporters Direct (the government body that help regulate and run Supporters Trusts) have passed me this petition via their message boards, and I am posting it on here to try and increase the number of signatures on it. It already has over 8,000 signatures and I'm hoping it will get many more. Please feel free to copy and paste the link below onto any other forumshttp://www.petitiononline.com/standup/petition.htmlThe more that sign the better, for anyone who wants to find out more about Supporters Direct then they can look here Please sign this very worthy petition though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmeronecow Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins72 Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SarahB Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS10 RED Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Done :englandsmile4wf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Good Cause... SIGNED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 I'm on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaSnake Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Signed, 8362 sigs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collis Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Unfortunately, online petitions are the most ineffective type of petition. Even with 30,000 signatures, nothing will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC1983/84 Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Signed.....you never know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Unfortunately, online petitions are the most ineffective type of petition. Even with 30,000 signatures, nothing will happen.erm, Suggestions?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collis Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 erm, Suggestions??????Go chain yourself to FA headquarters and say you won't budge until they let fans stand at football matches?Seriously, as much as I would love to stand, the authorities see it as regress and will never allow it. By 2010 I'm pretty sure terracing will be a thing of the past in all Coca Cola League grounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Fleuriot Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Unfortunately, online petitions are the most ineffective type of petition. Even with 30,000 signatures, nothing will happen.Maybe. But campaigns like Oxfam's Million Faces have given that organisation moral support when lobbying politicians behind the scenes, so there's no danger in signing it if it only takes 60 seconds.One person who'd be good to get on to is our own European MP, Glenn Ford. He's on a football working committee. Although as it's a national issue not sure how much he'd be to do with it. I'll get my coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 There is an 'Early Day Motion' proposed by a Liberal Democrat MP for Safe Standing at football grounds. This is now being supported by 66 MP's to date. Mainly due to their constituents writieng to them.For all the details plus how to write to your MP: The Campaign For Safe Standing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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no_merde Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Signed.I stand during all football matches anyway, so this is just a cheap way to stop myself from getting my head kicked in..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swindlered Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Heres the blurb... To: The Football Licensing Authority We the undersigned, call upon the Football Licensing Authority, Local Authorities, and football clubs, to work in partnership with supporters, to resolve the problems related to standing at football matches. We recognize that many supporters prefer to stand, as this helps to create the unique atmosphere of British football. We also appreciate that some supporters prefer to sit, and do not wish their view to be blocked by those in front standing. We are concerned that sanctions threatened by the FLA, such as reduced capacities, will affect all supporters, and that restricted ticket allocations for away matches could lead to visitors obtaining tickets in home areas, with the potential for disorder. We ask that decisions as to the acceptability of standing be based on objective safety assessments at each ground, to be undertaken with the involvement of supporters. We consider that in most cases there is no significant safety risk from supporters standing in front of their allocated seats. We consider that any solution should provide choice, by agreeing areas for supporters who wish to stand, and for those who prefer to sit. We would like to see standing accepted in these areas, for a trial period of at least one season. We are prepared to adhere to a reasonable code of conduct in relation to standing in seated areas. Sincerely, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke_Gifford_Red Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 For more info see my signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Go chain yourself to FA headquarters and say you won't budge until they let fans stand at football matches?Seriously, as much as I would love to stand, the authorities see it as regress and will never allow it. By 2010 I'm pretty sure terracing will be a thing of the past in all Coca Cola League grounds.I have an inkling that the authoreties' may just be beginning to rethink their great premise. Could just be me but The People certainly seem to be stirring as well. In Bristol City's case the EE re-opening seem's to be picking up actual momentum, as does nationwide terracing campaigns.I've read stuff before about 'Market Value' and Football's isn't going to last for ever, stuttering attendances already suggests something's going on. There is something morally corrupt about the money currently involved, this surely can't be sustained.I'd love to see Football decline as a form of popular culture. I don't want some bird on Radio 1 talking to me about the ''Footie''. I'm not to smitten with Football as family entertainment either. Any accusations of selfishness on my part I will happily accept.I'd be well up for your chaining to FA headquarters idea, sound's like fun. The People's current apathy can't go on forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtilldead Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Just signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucksred Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Done. don't mention Roveram though.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzinio Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Done it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Batman Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 i've signed it as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldandy Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 signed as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Done! Whether I was to stand myself is a moot point. The option should be there for those that do want to stand and safety is NOT the reason the option was removed. At least one standing area per ground would bring football back into the budget of missing football supporters across the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Hornbeam, your last point "At least one standing area per ground would bring football back into the budget of missing football supporters across the country. " sums up to me why terracing should returned, you only need look at the cost of Chelsea and Tottenham compared to the areas they draw their support, to see that the cost of football is too high for many in the local area football clubs are based.Unfortuantly it is also the main reason why football clubs will not be rushing to go near terracing again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke_Gifford_Red Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Hornbeam, your last point "At least one standing area per ground would bring football back into the budget of missing football supporters across the country. " sums up to me why terracing should returned, you only need look at the cost of Chelsea and Tottenham compared to the areas they draw their support, to see that the cost of football is too high for many in the local area football clubs are based.Unfortuantly it is also the main reason why football clubs will not be rushing to go near terracing again.I read somewhere that more people can fit on safe terracing than in seats, and so the ticket price can be reduced, and as long as the stand is still full up (or at same percentage of capacity) the club's won't be losing out financially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke_Gifford_Red Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Another video I know of showing the decline of football traditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyeosarah Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Signed. I always think the atmosphere is better if standing happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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