[Albion] A maximum of 4,000 fans to be allowed at outdoor sports events

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Hotchilidog

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Jan 24, 2009
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This. 2k East Lower / Upper and the same on the West. Proved we could manage that with the Chelsea game.

Yep. Absolutely this. For those worried about getting to the ground this number of fans should easily allow the carparks to take the majority of the strain
 




blockhseagull

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Jan 30, 2006
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Southampton
Definitely. But surely you make it a percentage across the board? As I said, how is 4000 people at Bournemouth as safe as 4000 people at Old Trafford? Over a third capacity at one ground against 5% at another. It will make little, if any money for the clubs as there will be so many matchday staff needed that it will wipe out most of the income.

It’s UP to 4k depending on the capacity
 






Jul 20, 2003
21,628
Definitely. But surely you make it a percentage across the board? As I said, how is 4000 people at Bournemouth as safe as 4000 people at Old Trafford? Over a third capacity at one ground against 5% at another. It will make little, if any money for the clubs as there will be so many matchday staff needed that it will wipe out most of the income.

I would imagine they're taking into account travel to and from the game ..., IF people generally use public transport then much of 25% of Old Trafford's capacity loading onto trains/ buses presents a big risk*

*yes I know they're mainly driving from Cornwall, Bedford etc.
 




SAC

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May 21, 2014
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Be interesting to see the details. Can't see how it will be fair to allow fans in some grounds and not others.

Not sure if it will make clubs lose money rather than gaining any. Perhaps in leagues 1 and 2 and non league where 2000 / 4000 can be a decent crowd.
 


Dick Swiveller

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Sep 9, 2011
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I would imagine they're taking into account travel to and from the game ..., IF people generally use public transport then much of 25% of Old Trafford's capacity loading onto trains/ buses presents a big risk*

*yes I know they're mainly driving from Cornwall, Bedford etc.

I think you may be giving them too much credit! :smile: I would have thought 20% capacity would be a better system as it allows for 1 in 5 seats/standing places to be used. 4000 just sounds arbitrary for no real reason.
 


Bozza

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Jul 4, 2003
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Back in Sussex
I think you may be giving them too much credit! :smile: I would have thought 20% capacity would be a better system as it allows for 1 in 5 seats/standing places to be used. 4000 just sounds arbitrary for no real reason.

I don't think it was anything to do with 1 in 5 seats/standing, which is perfectly reasonable, but getting to and from games.
 






Dick Swiveller

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Sep 9, 2011
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I don't think it was anything to do with 1 in 5 seats/standing, which is perfectly reasonable, but getting to and from games.

Could well be - but a 50% full ground doesn't sound much safer.
 






bluenitsuj

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Feb 26, 2011
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Willingdon
Obviously season ticket holders, who live in East Sussex and aged 47 and/or 48 will get priority. It is the fairest way.
 






















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