It's actually not that different. I've watched lots of games in Germany and the safe standing is a lot like it was 20 years ago. The exceptions being, that's it's just not a packed terrace, there are no forward surges. But the jumping around and wild celebrations and singing are just as good, if...
Well it sounds as if Tony Bloom wants it or I'm sure we wouldn't even be discussing it. The Club have to play a big part in its cost. It's the club's stadium, they will presumably get to keep the seats taken out and also get the benefit of the rail seats that belong to them. So I think a large...
I can't believe some people still don't understand why fans want to stand? I also can't get my head around why anyone would be against it. If you don't want to stand yourself, fine. But don't try to talk down or stop safe standing when you have no intention of using it yourself and are...
Football and standing go way back. It's just a better feel, and doesn't create problems about sitting or standing up. for some reason it does improve atmosphere, which is what Celtic have said and why Bloom is so interested in it.
As soon as it comes in in this country. Be it in however many years, the pressure will be so great on other clubs to follow that the Albion will end up with it too. IMO taking beer to your seat will come way before safe standing though.