cubaricho Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 The new Orlando City stadium has a huge "safe standing" supporters section. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 The whole stand was standing at Turfmoor today for the duration, could of used some leaning rails tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Documentary in the works about safe standing, gives a good idea of how the rail-seat areas work: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sit-down-shut-up Hillsborough group and scared governments say no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pav Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Documentary in the works about safe standing, gives a good idea of how the rail-seat areas work: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sit-down-shut-up Hillsborough group and scared governments say no. At least the Lib Dems are taking a positive stance, counts for fuck all right now but it at least shows the message is getting through, really don't see why Labour wouldn't want to jump on board unless they're scared of pissing off scousers. Survey on safe standing here if anyone's interested: http://goo.gl/forms/DIRfM6hsAM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 How do the rail seats work as seats? When I'm sitting down do I not have a giant bar in my grill? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 How do the rail seats work as seats? When I'm sitting down do I not have a giant bar in my grill? Seats are only there in European games as far as I thought Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pav Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 How do the rail seats work as seats? When I'm sitting down do I not have a giant bar in my grill? This is how the seat works: As for the bars blocking view, people continue to stand in these areas when they're meant to be seated, the seats just come down to comply with the all seater rule. Seats are only there in European games as far as I thought I'm fairly sure that's right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Insane that Safe Standing doesn't exist in this country yet. The Away End at Burnley was fairly iffy place to be with everyone standing and barely enough room to move...that and everyone was stood where the seats where 'based' on a 6" ledge then a 1 foot drop. If safe standing was around no risk would be there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 https://commonspace.scot/articles/1563/celtic-given-permission-to-become-first-top-flight-club-to-introduce-safe-standing-at-games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I know this is a fairly pointless post, but I've never understood the need to bring back standing. Football grounds aren't quiet because of standing, it's because working class people and kids can't afford to go. I would much rather have a seat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spark Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I know this is a fairly pointless post, but I've never understood the need to bring back standing. Football grounds aren't quiet because of standing, it's because working class people and kids can't afford to go. I would much rather have a seat. Well, some people would rather stand. And the atmosphere is much better in standing areas in my experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Until the PL get their heads out of their arses this changes nowt. Hopefully a successful season there leads to them changing that though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Until the PL get their heads out of their arses this changes nowt. Hopefully a successful season there leads to them changing that though Cant charge as much for standing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Until the PL get their heads out of their arses this changes nowt. Hopefully a successful season there leads to them changing that though Cant charge as much for standing. The PL wouldnt care about that as a reason to introduce it Edit: Plus Celtic arent reducing prices for that section either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Until the PL get their heads out of their arses this changes nowt. Hopefully a successful season there leads to them changing that though Cant charge as much for standing. If you charge a tenner and can fit in 80% more people into the same area then you'll come out ahead based on drinks and food inside the stadium. That's not counting the benefit of having a full stadium roaring the team on. It also makes the game much more affordable for the working class, which is what clubs should be striving for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heake Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I know this is a fairly pointless post, but I've never understood the need to bring back standing. Football grounds aren't quiet because of standing, it's because working class people and kids can't afford to go. I would much rather have a seat. Fuck standing man, Id lie down if I could Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Until the PL get their heads out of their arses this changes nowt. Hopefully a successful season there leads to them changing that though Cant charge as much for standing. If you charge a tenner and can fit in 80% more people into the same area then you'll come out ahead based on drinks and food inside the stadium. That's not counting the benefit of having a full stadium roaring the team on. It also makes the game much more affordable for the working class, which is what clubs should be striving for. Safe Standing Terracing wont in England. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pav Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Been waiting for something like this to happen for years. Great news, this is just the start but once it becomes common place in Scotland (which it will as far as I'm concerned) we'll eventually see the laws changed in England to allow similar changes. I know this is a fairly pointless post, but I've never understood the need to bring back standing. Football grounds aren't quiet because of standing, it's because working class people and kids can't afford to go. I would much rather have a seat. Fwiw in Germany the standing areas are the cheapest. Atmosphere is just one small part - currently we have an issue where fans stand in front of their seats, forcing those who want to sit to stand for the full game. Not only that but standing in front of plastic seats just isn't anywhere as safe as the rail seating alternative - I'm sure plenty of people will have had their fair share of bumps and scrapes from celebrating goals at away games, it's carnage. The current system basically fucks over those who want to stand and those who want to sit. I believe it does create an atmosphere though, there's a reason our away fans stand at every game, and there's a reason why all the fanatical fans you see on the continent stand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Until the PL get their heads out of their arses this changes nowt. Hopefully a successful season there leads to them changing that though Cant charge as much for standing. If you charge a tenner and can fit in 80% more people into the same area then you'll come out ahead based on drinks and food inside the stadium. That's not counting the benefit of having a full stadium roaring the team on. It also makes the game much more affordable for the working class, which is what clubs should be striving for. Just seen the demonstration of the Celtic safe standing and there will be no increase in capacity so probably explains no drop in ticket prices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I know this is a fairly pointless post, but I've never understood the need to bring back standing. Football grounds aren't quiet because of standing, it's because working class people and kids can't afford to go. I would much rather have a seat. Well, I presume they'll make it cheaper to stand thus allowing more working class people to go Edit: Wait, is there no drop in ticket prices then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I know this is a fairly pointless post, but I've never understood the need to bring back standing. Football grounds aren't quiet because of standing, it's because working class people and kids can't afford to go. I would much rather have a seat. Well, I presume they'll make it cheaper to stand thus allowing more working class people to go Edit: Wait, is there no drop in ticket prices then? Nope. One standing space per seat space. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 From my own point of view, in Ireland we have GAA games that have big standing terraces behind the goals and there is always a way better atmosphere in the terraces than in the stand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Much prefer standing, partly as I find it better for generating an atmosphere but also because I'm a right fidget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Well done Celtic. The sooner this is introduced in England the better. Sick of sterile shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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