The Sty is irrelevant as shown by UEFA going for the more modern up to date BDTBL steeped in history something which was continually mentioned last night which must have grated on the pigs. Its clear the Clubs focus has been on the Euro's the last few weeks off the field which may explain in part the delays in getting the new kit out.
With UEFA overseeing we have seen organisation at BDTBL we have never witnessed before. SAG/SYP, the Council have all applied common sense logic in allowing football fans to enjoy the match day experience with fan parks, fan walks, roads being cordoned off as well as street drinking. The number of stewards looked to have increased many not looking like the youngsters we employ on minimum wage and there were a number of volunteer helpers on show as well. Ticketing has been the domain of a UEFA web site but the Club did provide opportunity for Blades at the outset to get tickets early. When organisations work together football can be an enjoyable experience.
Seems the Club have impressed UEFA with their willingness to adapt such as the pitch being extended, dug outs removed, selling merchandise in the shops and most important of all the numbers of Blades who turned up and supported all the four games. The fact UEFA has sat above and co-ordinated has no doubt influenced and had an impact on the quality of decision making at the Club.
Noticeable there were problems with the toilets and I'm intrigued to know if the catering was unusually efficient, suspect not, so some areas of improvement required. As far as the ground capacity is concerned its adequate for the EFL. Yet if we do get back to the EPL serious consideration has to be given to increasing capacity starting with trying to get our Kev to concede the two areas of unused Land would be better in the Clubs hand than his. Wishful thinking I know.
Have enjoyed the womens football it has raised the profile of the Club world wide. Read that piggies and weep.
Look forward now to the new season for SUFC with fixtures moved to accommodate SAG and SYP's paranoia together with the usual ticket purchasing restrictions for fear of thousands of away fans getting into the Home end. BLUT and Westfield Corner being given permanently to the Wall because they're nawty boys and the usual non communication to fans about changes of this nature. Turn style and ticket problems at the first home game with the bewildered young kids acting as stewards oblivious to whats happening. Dodging the traffic on Shoreham Street as I wait in the queue to get into the Cherry Street end of the Kop. SYP over policing outside the ground treating fans like terrorists, restricting access to drinking and under policing inside the ground.
Maybe just maybe all the local organisations involved with SUFC games sit down and learn some lessons from the Womens Euro's. I'll not hold my breath.
With UEFA overseeing we have seen organisation at BDTBL we have never witnessed before. SAG/SYP, the Council have all applied common sense logic in allowing football fans to enjoy the match day experience with fan parks, fan walks, roads being cordoned off as well as street drinking. The number of stewards looked to have increased many not looking like the youngsters we employ on minimum wage and there were a number of volunteer helpers on show as well. Ticketing has been the domain of a UEFA web site but the Club did provide opportunity for Blades at the outset to get tickets early. When organisations work together football can be an enjoyable experience.
Seems the Club have impressed UEFA with their willingness to adapt such as the pitch being extended, dug outs removed, selling merchandise in the shops and most important of all the numbers of Blades who turned up and supported all the four games. The fact UEFA has sat above and co-ordinated has no doubt influenced and had an impact on the quality of decision making at the Club.
Noticeable there were problems with the toilets and I'm intrigued to know if the catering was unusually efficient, suspect not, so some areas of improvement required. As far as the ground capacity is concerned its adequate for the EFL. Yet if we do get back to the EPL serious consideration has to be given to increasing capacity starting with trying to get our Kev to concede the two areas of unused Land would be better in the Clubs hand than his. Wishful thinking I know.
Have enjoyed the womens football it has raised the profile of the Club world wide. Read that piggies and weep.
Look forward now to the new season for SUFC with fixtures moved to accommodate SAG and SYP's paranoia together with the usual ticket purchasing restrictions for fear of thousands of away fans getting into the Home end. BLUT and Westfield Corner being given permanently to the Wall because they're nawty boys and the usual non communication to fans about changes of this nature. Turn style and ticket problems at the first home game with the bewildered young kids acting as stewards oblivious to whats happening. Dodging the traffic on Shoreham Street as I wait in the queue to get into the Cherry Street end of the Kop. SYP over policing outside the ground treating fans like terrorists, restricting access to drinking and under policing inside the ground.
Maybe just maybe all the local organisations involved with SUFC games sit down and learn some lessons from the Womens Euro's. I'll not hold my breath.
