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Is anyone not attending The Valley due to Covid?

Covered End
Covered End Posts: 52,106
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There are 2 virtually empty areas for masked fans only. One in The Curbs Stand/East and one in The West. 
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  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,413
    sounds like reserved areas for the Lone Ranger or Zorro impersonators .. my first at the Valley this season is Pompey .. masked or barefaced, bring it on
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,106
    I saw Al Murray at The Churchill last night, only a few wearing a mask. 
    PS chips are veg. 
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,104
    Is anyone actually using those mask only areas? I don't recall seeing any mask wearers in the communal areas of the Curbs stand, unless the far end toilets are open and they can use them?
  • cafcnick1992
    cafcnick1992 Posts: 7,467
    My brother sat in there once. We took the piss out of him so much that he's now back in his regular seat.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,106
    killerandflash said:
    Is anyone actually using those mask only areas? I don't recall seeing any mask wearers in the communal areas of the Curbs stand, unless the far end toilets are open and they can use them?
    If they are it must be a handful as I couldn't see any from The Covered End. 
  • Addictedoldgit
    Addictedoldgit Posts: 1,836
    Last 2 home games I've switched my season ticket from north west corner to the ' Covid safety area' In south west corner.

    Not sure if I'll do it this Saturday though.
  • Valley_Stroller
    Valley_Stroller Posts: 46
    killerandflash said:
    Is anyone actually using those mask only areas? I don't recall seeing any mask wearers in the communal areas of the Curbs stand, unless the far end toilets are open and they can use them?

    Yes, I used the West Stand for the Crew game.  My first game back. I guess there was about 15-20 sat in this area.  There seemed even fewer sat opposite in the AC Stand.
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,290
    I hope @ME14addick is enjoying being back at The Valley.
  • Addickted
    Addickted Posts: 19,456
    Still not been back - really can't afford to risk it with 35k plus a day still getting infected.
  • Swindon_Addick
    Swindon_Addick Posts: 1,700
    TBH, I'd expect anyone who's worried enough about catching the virus to want to wear a mask in an outdoor setting is going to be far more worried about the train or bus ride to get to the ground than about the actual match, so I don't think it's surprising if few people are taking it up. 

    Then again, being the grumpy old git that I am, I might be willing to wear a mask if it means having a large chunk of the ground to myself...

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  • ME14addick
    ME14addick Posts: 9,783
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    I hope @ME14addick is enjoying being back at The Valley.
    I'm afraid I won't be at The Valley this season, not just because of Covid though. It was different when my Dad was alive, but I've only been a couple of times since he passed away 4 years ago. I have to admit the whole hospitality match day experience with Dad was great and I got used to being spoilt. It's not so easy now as my husband isn't very keen to come with me and we can't afford to do what we did before. 
  • fat man on a moped
    fat man on a moped Posts: 941
    First game back and going to drive, don't fancy the packed train on the way home
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,106
    edited September 2021
    Addickted said:
    Still not been back - really can't afford to risk it with 35k plus a day still getting infected.
    I reckon if you drove, entered the ground by 2.30 and nipped to the loo, sat in one of the safe areas and left before or after the crowds, you could avoid going near anyone.
    But of course I appreciate your understandable reluctance.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,649
    I don’t have any games scheduled in but not due to worries over COVID. I still wear a mask in shops and indoor places but do feel like the odd one out most of the time and would consider using a mask wearing area. I’m not overly worried about catching it now I’m jabbed but would obviously rather not.

    I’m off to the Goodwood Revival next weekend which is always very busy. Thankfully, they’ve made changes to the layout to help alleviate the packed areas and I’m not even in 2 minds on whether to go or not.
  • lancashire lad
    lancashire lad Posts: 15,662
    edited September 2021
    me - due to the travelling, not the Valley
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,114
    AFKABartram said:
    Never new there were mask wearing blocks in the stands but what a great idea for those with additional concerns. We’ve certainly spare capacity to support it. Well done the club 
    And just think, if Charlton are playing terribly they can pull their mask over their eyes! 
  • Addickted
    Addickted Posts: 19,456
    Covered End said:
    Addickted said:
    Still not been back - really can't afford to risk it with 35k plus a day still getting infected.
    I reckon if you drove, entered the ground by 2.30 and nipped to the loo, sat in one of the safe areas and left before or after the crowds, you could avoid going near anyone.
    But of course I appreciate your understandable reluctance.
    Afraid I don't nip anywhere nowadays.


  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,290
    ME14addick said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    I hope @ME14addick is enjoying being back at The Valley.
    I'm afraid I won't be at The Valley this season, not just because of Covid though. It was different when my Dad was alive, but I've only been a couple of times since he passed away 4 years ago. I have to admit the whole hospitality match day experience with Dad was great and I got used to being spoilt. It's not so easy now as my husband isn't very keen to come with me and we can't afford to do what we did before. 
    I am sorry to hear that.
  • clb74
    clb74 Posts: 10,830
    Covered End said:
    Addickted said:
    Still not been back - really can't afford to risk it with 35k plus a day still getting infected.
    I reckon if you drove, entered the ground by 2.30 and nipped to the loo, sat in one of the safe areas and left before or after the crowds, you could avoid going near anyone.
    But of course I appreciate your understandable reluctance.
    The smoke in the toilets would kill him though.

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  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,104
    I imagine there will be acres of space in the away end on Saturday...
  • letthegoodtimesroll
    letthegoodtimesroll Posts: 10,705
    killerandflash said:
    I imagine there will be acres of space in the away end on Saturday...
    Games like this is their cup final. It’s a day out in London and Charlton is a friendly club to go to. It won’t pack out but I suspect it won’t be empty.
  • DONVANVLIET
    DONVANVLIET Posts: 237
    Have not sat in my normal seat this season. It is located in the East (AC) Stand, halfway up on the halfway line. Reluctant to sit there this season with Covid still hitting 35,000+ cases a day, as it is normally crowded and very, very few people wear masks. Have relocated on a match by match basis to the Lower West stand, adjacent to the visitors end, where the few mask wearers congregate. Will probably not attend any games that are likely to sell out (rare, I know, but still possible), unless Covid rates drop to less than 5,000 a day. Am resigned to things remaining this way for the entire season.
  • newyorkaddick
    newyorkaddick Posts: 3,054
    I'm not attending games due to Covid in part because I won't use public transport and driving/parking is a hassle.  If I did go I'd only sit in the quiet parts of the East or Upper West as concourses are outdoors too.
  • Siv_in_Norfolk
    Siv_in_Norfolk Posts: 4,063
    Me. Wife is 36 weeks pregnant. Can't risk it. 
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,354
    Siv_in_Norfolk said:
    Me. Wife is 36 weeks pregnant. Can't risk it. 
    Congratulations @Siv_in_Norfolk
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,855
    edited September 2021
    letthegoodtimesroll said:
    killerandflash said:
    I imagine there will be acres of space in the away end on Saturday...
    Games like this is their cup final. It’s a day out in London and Charlton is a friendly club to go to. It won’t pack out but I suspect it won’t be empty.
    Explains why the spanners always sell out the JS end.
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    Like the other thread on this I have not stopped going due to Covid, it is mainly due to having lost interest in football and having other things to do at weekends. I will be attending games but it will be a handful at most. 
  • RedPanda
    RedPanda Posts: 5,001
    I missed The Massives & will miss Cheltenham because of holidays the week after - just in case.

    Wigan and Crewe weren't too bad, the Euro 2020 research found concourses to be the biggest issue rather than seats. If you walk further to a quiet pub you can wait for a quiet train home as well.

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