Because that's precisely what the email says - the cost of safe standing would mean other planned improvements not going ahead.
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[Albion] Safe Standing Survey...
- Thread starter Titanic
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- May 8, 2018
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Thanks, I’m only down a few blocks in the west but it’s hard to see sometimes especially when you’re staring across a load of people watching a match!
Tom Hark Preston Park
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- Jul 6, 2003
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I'm notI love my elevated view from the WSU, its so easy to see the tactics and patterns of play. Been in the WSL on a few occasions, and whilst its good to be up close to the action, I just couldn't get on with the view. Found it tough to properly decipher the "geometry" of the game from such a low viewpoint.
We're all different though
B-right-on
Living the dream
Yes all sit. Except for the celebrations etc . Of course. And as the NS is right there, you get the atmosphere too.
Not always kid friendly language tho.
Was in the WSL until they filled in the corner and much prefer it in the NWC.
worthingseagull
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- Sep 28, 2011
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Its hardly unsafe now though is it - I bet the incident book has a handful of "I hurt my arm when I lost my balance" comments in it from the last 5 years. Crikey why dont we go the whole hog and wear crash helmets to matches too just in case someone throws something, that will also be 'safer'
Brian Fantana
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This was exactly what I thought too.
- May 8, 2018
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Thanks, will have a look on renewal. We are W1H and the view although very good is obstructed after 30 mins onwards due to people needing food and drink and it’s become annoying! Would like abit more noise around us as well
Language won’t be a problem - we had the chat last season that it stays at football.
Forgot to add, is NW also zone A?
The only price image I saw didn’t confirm as section was sold out at the time
No, it's the cheaper zone (whatever that is). Only problem you might face is that last season they weren't letting people transfer into the NS for some reason
- May 8, 2018
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Saw that at renewal but they were offering north during the half season ticket window recently so might have changed
pure_white
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- Dec 8, 2021
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isnt this all a bit pointless because unless you are in the first row the North stand like it or not is all standing anyway!
Bob'n'weave
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100% behind Safe Standing. Yes please. IMHO this is a step forward in crowd safety as many fans stand anyway, which is a far greater risk to their safety, designating areas where fans can stand in a safer environment is a common-sense solution. You know it makes sense. x
Not if you are at the edge of that section. Often see people getting arsey about it. Would be 100x better if made official, then all the seated dullards could move to one of the other 25000 seats where people sit down
Peacehaven Wild Kids
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Pah….the ship has sailed long ago, “Safe standing” (and I hate that term) will change nothing. The beauty of terracing was standing with your mates, moving to a different area if the atmosphere was shit where you were originally, and of course the celebrations when the goals went in. (those young uns that describe goal celebrations in seated ends as “limbs” have sadly missed out)
If it’s a vote, I’ll vote for it as it’s what the younger fans want but it’s not for me nowadays
If it’s a vote, I’ll vote for it as it’s what the younger fans want but it’s not for me nowadays
NorthstandRacoon
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Yes please! Cannot believe some are against this.
Live by the sea
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- Oct 21, 2016
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Best in my opinion is to be lower west or lower east but at least 13 rows back . That way you are close to the action but can see a good overall view of the game .Yep, tactical view Is much, much better but it felt very detached. I’m also too fat for the closer seating
I agree the upper stands feel a bit too remote .
Live by the sea
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- Oct 21, 2016
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Lots of people see no benefit to this ..
Super Steve Earle
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At least the seated dullards (sorry, silent majority) don't keep banging on about changing the viewing arrangements that make modern football so much more accessible for all.
The 'we want to stand' dullards have already taken over away games from those who want to sit and enjoy a match.
Would agree - pretty much exactly where I am normally (WSL, 11 rows back). Have sat all around the ground and not found anywhere I’d rather be but very much down to personal preference though
The people who see no benefit aren’t thinking about how it would affect others. Generally, they’re already in an area that sits or want to stand anyway and do. There are very few people in the margins where it would make a difference to them currently.
However, if you look at the bigger picture and have experienced those margins where some expect to sit and others want to stand, the introduction of clarity is a benefit to all.
At the moment, surely all grounds are at risk if there’s a single incident somewhere where people standing in seated areas are found to be a cause. That would immediately affect everyone who wants to stand at a football match.
I still think of football stadiums as standing around the pitch with seats behind. Personally, I’d like it to go back to that, but many new bowl stadiums probably aren’t raked to make that possible. Ours is one where it would work.
- May 8, 2018
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I’m about 10 rows further back which is optimal for peak 2nd half Mitoma viewing (assuming they play ball at the coin toss)