Seems a bit strange that the seats will not be locked in either the seating or standing mode. What is the point of sitting in a standing area. Also only one standing position per seat so ground capacity is not increased.
Seems a bit strange that the seats will not be locked in either the seating or standing mode. What is the point of sitting in a standing area. Also only one standing position per seat so ground capacity is not increased.
The price will be the same then as no saving. All about safety and choice.
Seems a bit strange that the seats will not be locked in either the seating or standing mode. What is the point of sitting in a standing area. Also only one standing position per seat so ground capacity is not increased.
Because UEFA insists games in their competitions are played in all seaters
Chelsea's Premier League game against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on 2 January will mark the return of standing to the English top flight after nearly 30 years.
Premier League clubs Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea and Championship side Cardiff have all had their applications to be part of a safe standing trial approved.
Chelsea's Premier League game against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on 2 January will mark the return of standing to the English top flight after nearly 30 years.
Premier League clubs Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea and Championship side Cardiff have all had their applications to be part of a safe standing trial approved.
Chelsea's Premier League game against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on 2 January will mark the return of standing to the English top flight after nearly 30 years.
Premier League clubs Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea and Championship side Cardiff have all had their applications to be part of a safe standing trial approved.
Lol, every game I watch on match of the day the entire crowd seems to be standing.
Much of the upper tier of the Covered End is permanently standing. Just a shame that there wasnt a more enlightened view when the stand was built - standing on terraces was never dangerous per se.
Chelsea's Premier League game against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on 2 January will mark the return of standing to the English top flight after nearly 30 years.
Premier League clubs Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea and Championship side Cardiff have all had their applications to be part of a safe standing trial approved.
Lol, every game I watch on match of the day the entire crowd seems to be standing.
Much of the upper tier of the Covered End is permanently standing. Just a shame that there wasnt a more enlightened view when the stand was built - standing on terraces was never dangerous per se.
You think it would have been better to build safe standing into the ground while standing was against the law?
Slightly odd that it doesn't mention what will happen to L1 and L2 clubs where it's not compulsory to remove terraces BUT you aren't allowed to convert stands back to terraces if you've already had to go all seater.
Chelsea's Premier League game against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on 2 January will mark the return of standing to the English top flight after nearly 30 years.
Premier League clubs Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea and Championship side Cardiff have all had their applications to be part of a safe standing trial approved.
Lol, every game I watch on match of the day the entire crowd seems to be standing.
Much of the upper tier of the Covered End is permanently standing. Just a shame that there wasnt a more enlightened view when the stand was built - standing on terraces was never dangerous per se.
You think it would have been better to build safe standing into the ground while standing was against the law?
Chelsea's Premier League game against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on 2 January will mark the return of standing to the English top flight after nearly 30 years.
Premier League clubs Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea and Championship side Cardiff have all had their applications to be part of a safe standing trial approved.
Lol, every game I watch on match of the day the entire crowd seems to be standing.
Much of the upper tier of the Covered End is permanently standing. Just a shame that there wasnt a more enlightened view when the stand was built - standing on terraces was never dangerous per se.
You think it would have been better to build safe standing into the ground while standing was against the law?
Investment in rail seating/standing paraphernalia can only be likely in the 3rd division if clubs are under serious licencing threat from the selfish numbskulls who persist in standing in seated areas "Safe" standing areas aren't going to increase ticket sales and revenue so only an existential threat will make its introduction remotely cost effective - that is the only metric that club owners will ever use in the decision.
Investment in rail seating/standing paraphernalia can only be likely in the 3rd division if clubs are under serious licencing threat from the selfish numbskulls who persist in standing in seated areas "Safe" standing areas aren't going to increase ticket sales and revenue so only an existential threat will make its introduction remotely cost effective - that is the only metric that club owners will ever use in the decision.
I can't work out if you're having a go at standers, or if it's reverse psychology to force clubs hands.
I think the request has no chance of being adhered to.
Standing is now fully accepted and expected and self regulation of who stands / who sits seems to work well.
It would be interesting to see if any action were taken by the authorities how any club would respond, as I'd suggest that permanent standing is now a feature in 99.9% of league grounds that don't have terraces.
Never thought I would ever priase Portsmouth/Fratton Park for their ground, but the work they have done in re cladding the terrace and putting in the safe standing was great.
This is long over due in at least the Lower Covered End, but for a variety of reasons we seem to be long way from it
Never thought I would ever priase Portsmouth/Fratton Park for their ground, but the work they have done in re cladding the terrace and putting in the safe standing was great.
This is long over due in at least the Lower Covered End, but for a variety of reasons we seem to be long way from it
The lower tier of the North Stand should be made a safe standing area asap. Both our goals yesterday were wildly celebrated and in other times, without those barriers, less enthusiastic celebratory scenes would have resulted in fans falling over the seats in front.
Never thought I would ever priase Portsmouth/Fratton Park for their ground, but the work they have done in re cladding the terrace and putting in the safe standing was great.
This is long over due in at least the Lower Covered End, but for a variety of reasons we seem to be long way from it
To my mind one of the best grounds in the league, and improving all the time. Classic location, historic architecture, fans close to the pitch and great atmosphere whenever we have visited.
I genuinely can’t think of an away ground I’d rather visit.
Never thought I would ever priase Portsmouth/Fratton Park for their ground, but the work they have done in re cladding the terrace and putting in the safe standing was great.
This is long over due in at least the Lower Covered End, but for a variety of reasons we seem to be long way from it
To my mind one of the best grounds in the league, and improving all the time. Classic location, historic architecture, fans close to the pitch and great atmosphere whenever we have visited.
I genuinely can’t think of an away ground I’d rather visit.
Never thought I would ever priase Portsmouth/Fratton Park for their ground, but the work they have done in re cladding the terrace and putting in the safe standing was great.
This is long over due in at least the Lower Covered End, but for a variety of reasons we seem to be long way from it
To my mind one of the best grounds in the league, and improving all the time. Classic location, historic architecture, fans close to the pitch and great atmosphere whenever we have visited.
I genuinely can’t think of an away ground I’d rather visit.
It was during their PL era when they barley spent anything on it was what I used to hate about the place, while.other lower levels clubs were forced to spend millions on new stands/grounds.
The improvements Iast season and yesterday are really good
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Chelsea's Premier League game against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on 2 January will mark the return of standing to the English top flight after nearly 30 years.
Premier League clubs Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea and Championship side Cardiff have all had their applications to be part of a safe standing trial approved.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59206130
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62029516
I have trouble standing up and completely agree with this.
"Safe" standing areas aren't going to increase ticket sales and revenue so only an existential threat will make its introduction remotely cost effective - that is the only metric that club owners will ever use in the decision.
Standing is now fully accepted and expected and self regulation of who stands / who sits seems to work well.
It would be interesting to see if any action were taken by the authorities how any club would respond, as I'd suggest that permanent standing is now a feature in 99.9% of league grounds that don't have terraces.
This is long over due in at least the Lower Covered End, but for a variety of reasons we seem to be long way from it
I genuinely can’t think of an away ground I’d rather visit.
The improvements Iast season and yesterday are really good