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Post by davef on Aug 30, 2021 21:14:29 GMT
Hi,
Just a reminder to all:-
EFL Regulations do not allow spectators behind either goal to stand at the pitch fence, spectators must be behind the crush barriers. This applies along the full length of those touchlines.
Standing along the two long touchlines is permitted but at the club's discretion. Spectators may be asked to move if our Ground Safety Officer considers numbers are too great.
Spectators must not stand at the pitch fence directly in front of the wheelchair platform (The Goodliffe Stand)
Spectators should not smoke or vape anywhere in the stadium, this includes behind the terraces
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Post by garethl on Aug 30, 2021 21:29:27 GMT
Hi, Just a reminder to all:- EFL Regulations do not allow spectators behind either goal to stand at the pitch fence, spectators must be behind the crush barriers. This applies along the full length of those touchlines. Standing along the two long touchlines is permitted but at the club's discretion. Spectators may be asked to move if our Ground Safety Officer considers numbers are too great. Spectators must not stand at the pitch fence directly in front of the wheelchair platform (The Goodliffe Stand) Spectators should not smoke or vape anywhere in the stadium, this includes behind the terraces Thank you for your cooperation. If we’re at the very front along the sides will we be allowed to remain there? I assume it’s only the ones joining more than 2 deep who need to be moved on? |
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Post by davef on Aug 30, 2021 21:49:49 GMT
Not necessarily, it is a privilege/concession and not a right. The GSO could decide that nobody can stand at the fence.
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Post by garethl on Aug 31, 2021 6:14:45 GMT
Ok, thanks. Will leave the kid at home in future in that case.
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Post by foxtrot on Aug 31, 2021 6:34:08 GMT
Ok, thanks. Will leave the kid at home in future in that case. Welcome to the EFL. |
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Post by garethl on Aug 31, 2021 6:47:08 GMT
I understand rules/constraints so no problem! Just a bit of a shame from a selfish perspective as he enjoyed his first game (that he would remember) but he’ll just come back once he’s grown a bit 😂
I don’t really see leaving the matter grey as that viable though. It will just create a problem if people congregate there and are then tried to move on. It would be better to just say no one can stand there so everyone knows where they stand (pardon the pun).
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Post by davef on Aug 31, 2021 7:13:12 GMT
I suspect Saturday is likely to be one of the higher attendances this season. If there is space and people want to stand at the fence it seems sensible to accept it, and we wouldn't want to move on people who have children standing there. It's about finding the balance.
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Post by jr on Aug 31, 2021 7:13:32 GMT
I'd imagine that if we can't stand at the fence then that greatly reduces the capacity (probably to under 4000 and thus not complying to EFL rules. Saturday was a bit of a mess with stewards/security not knowing what to do despite several people showing them Dave's message on this forum.
Also from a Covid point of view I wouldn't be happy cramming everyone together. There is plenty of space at the ground. Would be nice if we're allowed to use it!
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Post by davef on Aug 31, 2021 7:22:29 GMT
No, not correct at all. In the capacity calculations the number of people allowed to stand at the fence is zero. The calculation assumes everyone is seated, or standing behind crush barriers. But, without increasing the capacity, people can stand at the fence if they wish to so long as the numbers there remain relatively low.
But please don't stand behind the goal or in front of the wheelchair stand.
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Post by jr on Aug 31, 2021 8:56:48 GMT
No, not correct at all. In the capacity calculations the number of people allowed to stand at the fence is zero. The calculation assumes everyone is seated, or standing behind crush barriers. But, without increasing the capacity, people can stand at the fence if they wish to so long as the numbers there remain relatively low. But please don't stand behind the goal or in front of the wheelchair stand. That's fine. Can the stewards be briefed so they know the correct procedure unless the GSO deems there needs to be a change? It then needs to be communicated clearly. It was a mess on Saturday with half the ground having people at the fence and where i was near the half line being told to move back. We're bound to have a few problems as it was the first game under the new rules. Hopefully, going forward things will be just fine. |
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Post by paz on Aug 31, 2021 9:25:24 GMT
Ok, thanks. Will leave the kid at home in future in that case. Welcome to the EFL. Sadly the higher up the ladder you go then things become more regimented regulated and money money money. Ironically it's one of the things which led me to non league to begin with 😂. I imagine the club are just doing what they are told and we may as well embrace it while the team have done so well... |
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Post by brian on Aug 31, 2021 9:32:29 GMT
It is a shame that our promotion to the EFL is causing so many problems. It is a greater shame if young boys and girls are kept away because it is hard for them to see.
I do not think the club can make the match experience perfect for everyone until many £m can be raised and spent on the stadia and such things as a family enclosure created. There are so many “priorities” for the club all at once but maybe we “Supporters” can help now with this one. Perhaps as a trial agreeing amongst us “supporters” to let children to stand by the fence. As an experiment we could start with the fence in front of the mound terrace. Tall parents would be able to stand on the terrace with friends and keep an eye on the child but mostly because it is near a toilet and food outlet
We open doors for each other or allow a car to turn across our path and enjoy the nod or wave of thanks seeing a small boy or girl enjoy a football match might be equally fulfilling especially if we have let them see the match by allowing them to stand by the fence.
I remember going to Fulham & Chelsea matches in the 60’s and noticing how small boys were passed to the front to watch the game supporters working together. Others came with home made step ups for the child to stand on. So this is another suggestion..
In truth though I think crowd numbers will settle down and the space in the home end will get more comfortable.
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Post by davef on Aug 31, 2021 11:18:24 GMT
Brian, nice ideas..............but PLEASE, no steps !!
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Post by trev on Aug 31, 2021 14:17:00 GMT
Not to cast aspersions on anyone's DIY skills, but home-made steps sounds like a recipe for trouble  |
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Post by brisfitboy on Aug 31, 2021 14:20:52 GMT
You can always use a beer crate then🤔
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