[Albion] Who are the lucky ones inside the ground on match days?

Worthing exile · Nov 9, 2020

Whenever I see a match on TV it makes me wonder who are the people who can still get in.

Obviously Players, Management, Coaching, Medical and Grounds teams. Stewards, Ball boys, cleaners, Caterers and a few Police. But who else? Do the Directors still get invited or should they 'work from home' and watch it on TV.

I saw a Wolves match recently and there was an old ex Player watching from a lounge. Surely it should be absolute minimum attendance?

Giraffe · Nov 9, 2020

I spoke to someone the other day who is a Swansea fan who knows the owners. The Directors are allowed to bring a certain number of guests I believe and he has been to a couple of games as a result. I would be surprised if we weren't the same.

matt · Nov 9, 2020

Maupay, March, Ryan. Some might say.

Worthing exile · Nov 9, 2020

Giraffe said:
I spoke to someone the other day who is a Swansea fan who knows the owners. The Directors are allowed to bring a certain number of guests I believe and he has been to a couple of games as a result. I would be surprised if we weren't the same.

Defeats the object of a lockdown really then. No supporters allowed unless you know the chosen few.

studio150 · Nov 9, 2020

Certainly catches my wife out, watching the Everton v Utd game, it looked like one part of the ground was almost full, I had to try and explain who these people were.

Some maybe journalists, radio and tv people also.

SAC · Nov 9, 2020

It's 300 in total. 74 in the red zone and the balance in the green or amber zones. 138 go to the media (inc 98 to tv) and the balance to the clubs for staff.

Pint of Ale and a Burger · Nov 9, 2020

JC and Warren are there for Radio Sussex coverage which I am very grateful for.

AmexRuislip · Nov 9, 2020

Worthing exile said:
Whenever I see a match on TV it makes me wonder who are the people who can still get

These people you talk of, are the VAR support staff that travel down from Stockley Park on, what is called the 'VAR bingo beano :thumbsup:

Swansman · Nov 9, 2020

Giraffe said:
I spoke to someone the other day who is a Swansea fan who knows the owners. The Directors are allowed to bring a certain number of guests I believe and he has been to a couple of games as a result. I would be surprised if we weren't the same.

... wow that is pretty much unheard of! Heard any dirt?

Worthing exile said:
Whenever I see a match on TV it makes me wonder who are the people who can still get in.

Obviously Players, Management, Coaching, Medical and Grounds teams. Stewards, Ball boys, cleaners, Caterers and a few Police. But who else? Do the Directors still get invited or should they 'work from home' and watch it on TV.

I saw a Wolves match recently and there was an old ex Player watching from a lounge. Surely it should be absolute minimum attendance?

About ex-players.. a lot of clubs have a few ex players employed for pretty vague reasons. As "ambassadors" or whatever, meaning that the Wolves ex player might be some guy who goes to sponsor events and says "hi I'm going to tell you my top ten Jody Craddock anecdotes before I **** off and return to obscurity". I'm guessing that if they want to go to games, the clubs could probably find a way to get them in.

Badger Boy · Nov 9, 2020

David Moyes was at the Arsenal vs Aston Villa game yesterday. Presumably because he didn't want to pay the £14.95 to see it at home.

*Gullsworth* · Nov 9, 2020

Who are the LUCKY ones? Your having a larf.

Normal Rob · Nov 9, 2020

presently many would say the ones not watching.

Worthing exile · Nov 9, 2020

*Gullsworth* said:
Who are the LUCKY ones? Your having a larf.

Unless they are working, I would guess, free food and drink. parking in Bennett's Field and sitting mainly in the warm. Not a bad freebie.

Live by the sea · Nov 9, 2020

Directors can attend all games , limited on guests though because of total numbers restricted overall in the ground . The usual high quality spread in the directors box , hot roast beef carved by the chef with all the trimmings , hot salmon & lots of other great choices have been greatly pared back due to COVID .

AZ Gull · Nov 9, 2020

Worthing exile said:
Whenever I see a match on TV it makes me wonder who are the people who can still get in.

Obviously Players, Management, Coaching, Medical and Grounds teams. Stewards, Ball boys, cleaners, Caterers and a few Police. But who else? Do the Directors still get invited or should they 'work from home' and watch it on TV.

I saw a Wolves match recently and there was an old ex Player watching from a lounge. Surely it should be absolute minimum attendance?

Are there any caterers at these matches? :shrug:

I'm pretty sure it has been reported that journalists had to take their own food and drink during Project Restart. Doubt things are different this season. Who would the caterers be catering to?

dazzer6666 · Nov 9, 2020

AZ Gull said:
Are there any caterers at these matches?

I'm pretty sure it has been reported that journalists had to take their own food and drink during Project Restart. Doubt things are different this season. Who would the caterers be catering to?

Players and coaching staff etc ....? I know in the women’s championship home teams still have an obligation to lay on post-match food for visiting teams, coaching staff, officials etc.

Mr Putdown · Nov 9, 2020

Worthing exile said:
Whenever I see a match on TV it makes me wonder who are the people who can still get in.

Obviously Players, Management, Coaching, Medical and Grounds teams. Stewards, Ball boys, cleaners, Caterers and a few Police. But who else? Do the Directors still get invited or should they 'work from home' and watch it on TV.

I saw a Wolves match recently and there was an old ex Player watching from a lounge. Surely it should be absolute minimum attendance?

Did any EPL club actually still have police within the ground back when fans were still attending?

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