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Safe standing.. small move forward but only selected L1/L2 clubs for now



clippedgull

Hotdogs, extra onions
Aug 11, 2003
20,789
Near Ducks, Geese, and Seagulls
The prospect of safe standing being introduced to English football has moved a step closer after the government body responsible for ground safety granted a request from the Football League to permit rail seating in 21 grounds that are not subject to all-seater requirements.

A letter sent by the Football League’s chief executive, Shaun Harvey, to clubs this week, which has been seen by the Guardian, revealed that the Sports Grounds Safety Authority has agreed “to establish a process” whereby rail seating such as the type used in Germany’s Bundesliga and at Celtic Park can be introduced.

“This is the first time the SGSA have signalled that rail seating could be licenced for use at English and Welsh football grounds,” Harvey wrote.

“In practice, I think it’s fairly unlikely that clubs will choose to take up this opportunity given they are already permitted to utilise traditional terracing and because of the significant cost of installing rail seating. Additionally, the government is not currently minded to allow these clubs to use rail seating at all (in either standing or seated mode) if they become subject to the all-seater policy at a future point. Although, it is closely monitoring the installation of 3,000 rail seats at Celtic Park.


rest of article : https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/10/safe-standing-football-league-rail-seats
 






studio150

Well-known member
Jul 30, 2011
29,553
On the Border
Its pointless as the move only permits rail seating at grounds that are permitted to have terracing, and there is no incentive to install as if they are promoted it has to be removed and replaced with non rail seating.

Also in terms of the top two divisions there are no changes whatsoever given the Government have not amended the current legislation.

You may as well issue a news story saying that for anyone travelling to the moon they do not need to take passports. A great story about freedom of movement but no one will tae advantage.
 








Apr 30, 2013
1,059
It's grim oop north
Why dont they start petitioning for "proper" terraces.

Im sure most clubs and definitely fans would be in favour. More people in, more £'s, better atmosphere and gives everyone a choice to stand or sit.

Now its been ruled that terracing wasnt to blame for the 96 then why the hell cant we have them back
 





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