Safe Standing and Atmosphere

[Tickhill Blade]

supported by the Safety Advisory Group (SAG)

There's a phrase I never expected to see!

 

[Upton_Blade]

There will be no safe standing anywhere for the board, if no more players arrive!!!!!!

 

[Nick Jansky]

There will be no safe standing anywhere for the board, if no more players arrive!!!!!!

Why. What are you planning to do to them?

 

[Broomhall Blade]

I look forward to the "improved atmosphere"
I'll won't be holding my breath though.
I was a bit worried about Portsmouth at home in November but now hopefully this will be a cracking atmosphere.

 

[Dkc]

I look forward to the "improved atmosphere"
I'll won't be holding my breath though.
I was a bit worried about Portsmouth at home in November but now hopefully this will be a cracking atmosphere.

No-one's saying it's now going to be a cracking atmosphere every game. But standing encourages singing and creates a better atmosphere. That's why the chants on the kop tend to come from those who currently stand. You don't need to stand or join in if you don't want to.

It's healthier to stand, move your body and get your blood circulating and exercise your vocal cords in the winter cold. Far better than sitting shivering in your seat, moaning about the lack of atmosphere. I get that standing isn't for everyone, but for me it's the best way to experience a game.

This is really good news. and the fan initiatives from last season are really welcome too. Things are definitely moving in the right direction from a supporter perspective. Hopefully they will look at the catering next.

 

[TCsLoveChild]

This is good news though I'm surprised it's as much as 3000, that's a huge chunk of the kop! Is there that much demand?

No. It’s just a great way to upset a big section of the Kop. UTB

 

[bladesmanluke]

Fantastic news

 

[Bladeloyal]

Why. What are you planning to do to them?

Type a strongly worded insult

 

[54yrblade]

My thoughts
It's a step forward and brilliant that it's being taken forward in this city. I honestly doubted that either club or the local authority would go for it.

We NEED to try something to ratchet up the atmosphere as it's been dire for a good while now.

And it directly addresses the standing problems at the back of the kop, giving fans what they've wanted with non compliance with ground regs, reducing the risk of sanctions

I like it alot