Infamous Wee Grafter Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Interesting news from the Dunfermline fans....we and every other club in Scotland should follow suit. Scotsman Story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special aka Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 A positive initiative, lets hope the momentum builds and this comes to fruition at all grounds with a less than 16,000 capacity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 The Motherwell Supporters Trust would like to take this opportunity to express our support to our Dunfermline colleagues with their recent statement regarding safe standing areas. While we appreciate the health and safety concerns surrounding a standing area, we feel that this could be easily vetted and policed in most Scottish grounds. We are also believe that the initial expense of creating such a section in the stadium would be offset by an increase in attendance and low maintenance costs. In recent years, the increase in ticket prices and the growing number of televised matches has led to both reduced attendances and a significant decline in atmosphere. We urge clubs to consider safe standing areas as a way of greatly enhancing the matchday experience for supporters. The Motherwell Supporters Trust would also reassure Motherwell FC that we would be happy to assist wherever necessary if this idea was to be considered, and would be absolutely delighted if our club was to be the first in the SPL to attempt such a step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 While I agree with their points (and I will sign the petition) what will the impact be on crowds in European competiton? UEFA insists on all-seated stadia, so do we need to persuade them too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Whole hearted agreement from me. I've signed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggayal0 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 petition signed, go on lads get yer names doon!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Whilst I agree with the petition, I can't help but think that even if there were a change in the law, our board would be very relectant to take any seating areas away as they've spent a fortune installing them in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONeils40yarder Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 I'm sure there are a hell of a lot of fans who would 'help' the club to rip the seats in the East Stand out for free , I for one would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Whilst I agree with the petition, I can't help but think that even if there were a change in the law, our board would be very relectant to take any seating areas away as they've spent a fortune installing them in the first place. They spent a good whack on installing USH but were quite happy to drill big fuck off holes in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 While I agree with their points (and I will sign the petition) what will the impact be on crowds in European competiton? UEFA insists on all-seated stadia, so do we need to persuade them too? For Europe it would either be an empty terrace,or the German style reversible terrace which would be a fairly large initial cost. UEFA are never gonna stray from all seated grounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TvTotherwell Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Never gona happen. Fifa and the whole world are so saftey conscious these days that a return to it, i think wouldn't even be entertained. jst my opinion though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellfan1984 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Yep. First we will need to get contracts drawn up that when you had over Money/Buy a Season Ticket you agree that any injury caused while watching the football is your own fault... even if it turns out not being. Football Clubs are far to scared, and the with Ambulance Chasers looking for new Clients each week I can't blame them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Standing is so difficult. I have no idea how I have made it through 40 years without doing myself a damage. Fucking dumb-assed pencil-pushers ruin everything for everybody and 95% of the time it is purely to justify their own job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellfan1984 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Not really. People who take companies to Court because of their own stupidity are to blame for the mess we are in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoF Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 For Europe it would either be an empty terrace,or the German style reversible terrace which would be a fairly large initial cost. UEFA are never gonna stray from all seated grounds Or we all bring deckchairs? Simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous Wee Grafter Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Example of Safe-Standing In theory the existing seats could remain - just additional framework added to existing set-up. For European Games, they would force us to use the seat(as applied today). But i ain't no safe-standing expert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welldel Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Take the seats out of the East stand and bring back the cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well_Jaggy Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 I actually like sitting in the east stand. the old knees and back don't like me to stand up still for too long! folks should have a choice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellMartyn Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Example of Safe-Standing In theory the existing seats could remain - just additional framework added to existing set-up. For European Games, they would force us to use the seat(as applied today). But i ain't no safe-standing expert As good as that looks, wouldn't the barrier block your view when sitting? Certainly looks that way from the picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 I actually like sitting in the east stand. the old knees and back don't like me to stand up still for too long! folks should have a choice though. I'll second that. Standing in a crowd is all very well if you're over 6ft but if you're not it can be a bit of a pain. Not everyone in our support will be rushing to rip out seats. Some season ticket holders could well be turfed out of their seats against their will for example. Presumably clubs would still charge the same amount for standing areas? There probably is a place for standing areas, but IF this initiative ever came to fruition it would have to be very carefully planned, as there will be a number of issues to be thought out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 folks should have a choice though. Nail on head, we didn't get a choice when the standing areas were phased out, biggest injustice in this whole argument. That's all I would ask, give us a choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that hat Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 I actually like sitting in the east stand. the old knees and back don't like me to stand up still for too long! folks should have a choice though. So no more of the "SIT DOWN!!" if we decide to leave our seats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well_Jaggy Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 So no more of the "SIT DOWN!!" if we decide to leave our seats? LOL! I am sure I don't know what you mean .... I blame EastStandWellFan.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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