brummie Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 ... for you, us and Man United, for persistent standing naughtiness. Manchester United fans look set to have their ticket allocation for the Boxing Day clash with the Black Cats slashed after being branded "serial standers". In previous matches, Red Devils' fans have defied stewards' orders to stay seated during the game, so Stadium of Light chiefs are looking to slash the Premiership champions' ticket allocation from 3,000 to 1,500 amid safety fears. It will be the third time in subsequent visits United's fans have had their ranks restricted. Experts say fans who stand during the full 90 minutes put other supporters at risk of serious injury. And Sunderland City Council, which is responsible for safety at the Stadium of Light, also plans to cut the number of tickets for Newcastle United and Aston Villa fans, from 3,000 to 2,700, again because of problems caused by supporters standing during previous visits. Phil Barrett, director of development and regeneration, said: "Since the advent of the 'all seated' stadia, which came about as a direct result of the recommendations made by Lord Justice Taylor into the Hillsborough disaster, an emerging trend for fans, particularly those of visiting teams, to stand in seated areas has been noted. "This action of fans standing is recognised as a major safety concern as it introduces the risk of injury to spectators and others from falls, surging and crushing." A study carried out by the Football Licensing Authority at the start of the 2003/ 2004 season flagged up Villa and Manchester United fans as persistent offenders. Liverpool and Newcastle were also reported to be main "away standers" in the Premiership. Mr Barrett added: "This reduced number of visiting fans is set at a level which the club, through its safety management plan, feels confident in being able to observe safety concerns and carry out enforcement." Police are also gearing up for the Tyne-Wear derby game at the Stadium of Light on November 10 and will put strict measures in place to stamp out any trouble. A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "There will be an intelligence-led police approach with sufficient resources to make sure that people can enter the match in safety and leave safely." http://tinyurl.com/2b6qee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 We have known that for weeks about us recieving a lower allocation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 We have known that for weeks about us recieving a lower allocation There's two of you? Which Jamie am I talking to now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 We have known that for weeks about us recieving a lower allocation There's two of you? Which Jamie will be am I talking to now? James ≠ Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 We have known that for weeks about us recieving a lower allocation There's two of you? Which Jamie will be am I talking to now? James ≠ Jamie they both have cacapa as their picture aswell gets you muddled with who says what Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Your mate has magically got himself a custom title. How did that happen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Your mate has magically got himself a custom title. How did that happen? Obtaining 20 autographs of the current squad triggers an account upgrade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Your mate has magically got himself a custom title. How did that happen? Obtaining 20 autographs of the current squad triggers an account upgrade. i will still get them mixed up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Your mate has magically got himself a custom title. How did that happen? Obtaining 20 autographs of the current squad triggers an account upgrade. i will still get them mixed up I know you will Kev....I know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Your mate has magically got himself a custom title. How did that happen? Obtaining 20 autographs of the current squad triggers an account upgrade. i will still get them mixed up I know you will Kev....I know. not my fault if im thick midds!...not my fault > Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest optimistic nit Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Your mate has magically got himself a custom title. How did that happen? Obtaining 20 autographs of the current squad triggers an account upgrade. i will still get them mixed up I know you will Kev....I know. not my fault if im thick midds!...not my fault > aye its your fathers for letting you skip school to go to toon matches (I Kid! I Kid!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Rename this thread to Mackems reduce...... glass eyes to tears of laughter.Why reduce Villas tickets,that game will hardly be a sell out.Can understand us and Man U,as they will sell out whatever but Villa.Villa have a good away support and this will cost the thick twats a few quid.They must be mental. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Also, the notion that reducing an away allocation by 300 is going to do anything to stop people standing is frankly ridiculous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 But they are mackems,with the merest touch of Emerald,far be it from me to cast aspersions.Or flock the amickted as some might say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Definitely Maybe Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Rename this thread to Mackems reduce...... glass eyes to tears of laughter.Why reduce Villas tickets,that game will hardly be a sell out.Can understand us and Man U,as they will sell out whatever but Villa.Villa have a good away support and this will cost the thick twats a few quid.They must be mental. It is the council who reduce the allocation, not the club man you daft knacker. They are the ones who grant the safety certificate. No certificate = no match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I don't think I've ever sat down at an away game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Can someone post the safety statistics (alluded to in the OP) that show the increased risk of people standing in an all-seater stadium? What is the evidence for this health and safety opinion? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danswan Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 You can't fall over if you're sitting down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 You can't fall over if you're sitting down. Rubbish, some saturday nights i cant lie down without holding on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest East Stander Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Start checking your credit cards etc on-line chaps. Mine has just had the requested 3 tickets ( £90) taken off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wubble-UC Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Start checking your credit cards etc on-line chaps. Mine has just had the requested 3 tickets ( £90) taken off Aye, my £60 has been taken aswell. Thank fuck for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordiesned Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I've got "pending transactions" on my credit card but it hasn't cleared yet so I can't tell if it's my Mackem ticket! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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