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Post by BristolMick on Nov 8, 2023 17:10:47 GMT
Just received this in my inbox.
Only 4 questions.
1. Christian Name
2. Surname
3. On scale of 1 -10 with 10 being strongly agree, how strong do you feel that a licenced standing area should be introduced at the B365.
4. On the same 1-10 scale how likely would you to be relocate your season ticket to that part of the stadium.
BM
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Post by jay1610 on Nov 8, 2023 17:18:32 GMT
Interesting. The lower part of the blocks behind the goal in the Boothen End could be a decent place to trial it, as long as there’s no knock-on impact for the view of those in the disabled seating, as they’re always pretty empty.
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Nov 8, 2023 17:20:16 GMT
Interesting. The lower part of the blocks behind the goal in the Boothen End could be a decent place to trial it, as long as there’s no knock-on impact for the view of those in the disabled seating, as they’re always pretty empty. Or the corner Not one for standing myself but be good for those who do |
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Post by danceswithclams on Nov 8, 2023 17:37:44 GMT
Licensed? As in will have a bar?
I'm all for that 👍
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Post by Veritas on Nov 8, 2023 17:46:09 GMT
Interesting. The lower part of the blocks behind the goal in the Boothen End could be a decent place to trial it, as long as there’s no knock-on impact for the view of those in the disabled seating, as they’re always pretty empty. It will have to be planned on the assumption of a full stadium, to cover all eventualities for when we are back in the top division! On that basis wherever it is is it has to be at the back. |
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Post by cheadlepotter on Nov 8, 2023 18:15:16 GMT
Interesting. The lower part of the blocks behind the goal in the Boothen End could be a decent place to trial it, as long as there’s no knock-on impact for the view of those in the disabled seating, as they’re always pretty empty. It will have to be planned on the assumption of a full stadium, to cover all eventualities for when we are back in the top division! On that basis wherever it is is it has to be at the back. Does it have to be the front or the back? Can’t it just be however many blocks front to back? |
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Post by RF10 on Nov 8, 2023 18:34:31 GMT
The new corner would be an ideal location for me.
I wouldn't move from current seat due to the other people around me being in same spot since 2007.
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Post by walrus on Nov 8, 2023 18:37:55 GMT
I think it’s ridiculous that the act of standing up has been so vilified that people now hail the introduction of heavily restricted “licensed” standing as some sort of huge victory for the fans.
Poor stadium design and stewarding/policing caused past tragedies, not fans standing up.
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Post by grovepotter on Nov 8, 2023 18:45:17 GMT
I think it’s ridiculous that the act of standing up has been so vilified that people now hail the introduction of heavily restricted “licensed” standing as some sort of huge victory for the fans. Poor stadium design and stewarding/policing caused past tragedies, not fans standing up. Absolutely agree I also fear a small standing section could institute poor stadium design, as people in seat may see a friend and think bugger it I'll go and stand with them. To safely police it would require tickets checks in from the concourse, assuming the concourse is not segregated from the sitting section.. |
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Post by soulsurvivor on Nov 8, 2023 18:56:15 GMT
Just do it ffs there are many that want it and those that dont can sit! Away games are a better prospect because you get to stand up. Why do we have to over think everything
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Post by Scouse on Nov 8, 2023 18:58:03 GMT
Perhaps just , or even more relevant for those hoping for a standing area is this line in the email survey
Productive conversations with relevant safety authorities have provided an indication of their preference for us, as a Club, to implement some areas of licensed standing.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Nov 8, 2023 18:58:43 GMT
Just do it ffs there are many that want it and those that dont can sit! Away games are a better prospect because you get to stand up. Why do we have to over think everything Because you can’t do anything these days without making sure EVERYONE is ok with it. I agree, the vast majority want it as I’m sure they’re aware so just get it done |
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Post by maninasuitcase on Nov 8, 2023 19:01:49 GMT
Its a complete joke to think this has taken so long in English football.
The amount of times ive fallen forward over the seat at away games is down right ludicrous.
Ive rarely seen anyone sit at away games so if its introduced at away grounds I'll be over the moon.
As for the Brit, it needs to be at the back of the boothen with seats at the front. That way the disabled bays wont be obscured.
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Post by BristolMick on Nov 8, 2023 19:04:19 GMT
I think it’s ridiculous that the act of standing up has been so vilified that people now hail the introduction of heavily restricted “licensed” standing as some sort of huge victory for the fans. Poor stadium design and stewarding/policing caused past tragedies, not fans standing up. Agree it was outrageous how the Hillsborough tragedy was manipulated by Thatcher and her cronies to force all seater stadiums on top level football. They used the public safety excuse when clearly there was never anything ever unsafe about standing up watching football on a traditional terrace. If it was unsafe it wouldn’t still be legal for clubs that haven’t spent at least 3 years in the top two divisions would it? Anyway, this is a step on the road back for people who prefer to stand at football. Hopefully the next step will be that capacity can be increased to a ratio of 1.5 people per designated space and then maybe we can move away from designated spaces to designated areas and you can get to stand with your mates again no matter that you might be a season ticket holder and them not, or buy tickets at different times. This is also a big step in the right direction for the people that actually want to sit down at a game as hopefully it will reduce standing in seated areas which forces everyone to stand up. BM |
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Post by Veritas on Nov 8, 2023 19:54:55 GMT
It will have to be planned on the assumption of a full stadium, to cover all eventualities for when we are back in the top division! On that basis wherever it is is it has to be at the back. Does it have to be the front or the back? Can’t it just be however many blocks front to back? Anyone standing will obscure the view of people sitting behind, which is a key issue for many who are not in favour of reintroduction. Logic therefore says the standing area has to be at the back of a stand. |
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Post by stick7 on Nov 8, 2023 20:03:30 GMT
This is great news as far as I'm concerned.I've been badgering the club about this for years.So many other clubs now have safe standing since it was legalised a couple of years ago so why not us.I've always felt that fans deserve the right to choose as simple as that so bring it on for me now it can be done safely.Don't get me wrong, I totally understand that people prefer to sit and I believe this will stop the annoying occurrence when fans persistently stand up in front of the fans who want to stay seated.
Well done Stoke for giving fans the chance to vote on this.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Nov 8, 2023 20:10:57 GMT
Does it have to be the front or the back? Can’t it just be however many blocks front to back? Anyone standing will obscure the view of people sitting behind, which is a key issue for many who are not in favour of reintroduction. Logic therefore says the standing area has to be at the back of a stand. Or in a column like formation where it’s say a row wide from front to back? That’d be better |
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Post by suck_the_mop. on Nov 8, 2023 20:13:37 GMT
Got to be south end of the stadium i would think as away fans have to be given the choice as well.
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Post by Malcolm Clarke on Nov 8, 2023 20:18:44 GMT
Its a complete joke to think this has taken so long in English football. Ive rarely seen anyone sit at away games Of course this is a positive step forward. We need to offer choice whether to stand in safety in a properly designed area or whether to sit without having your view obscured by someone standing. But that applies as much to away sections as home sections. Some stokies don't want to stand at away grounds but are forced to and, sadly, some who need to sit have stopped going to away games because of that. |
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Post by cheadlepotter on Nov 8, 2023 20:28:47 GMT
Does it have to be the front or the back? Can’t it just be however many blocks front to back? Anyone standing will obscure the view of people sitting behind, which is a key issue for many who are not in favour of reintroduction. Logic therefore says the standing area has to be at the back of a stand. Yeah I get that, but that’s why I suggested a few blocks front to back. It doesn’t have to be exclusively front or back. |
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Post by MarvePello on Nov 8, 2023 20:46:30 GMT
I’m not arsed but chose strongly agree for those that want it. Can’t hurt.
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Post by pushon on Nov 8, 2023 20:48:12 GMT
I think it’s ridiculous that the act of standing up has been so vilified that people now hail the introduction of heavily restricted “licensed” standing as some sort of huge victory for the fans. Poor stadium design and stewarding/policing caused past tragedies, not fans standing up. I agree with this sentiment. From mid sixties onwards I always stood in the Old Boothen end. A wonderful experience. No proper segregation in those days, had to watch your back sometimes, opposition dependent of course. For some obscure reason, I remember an Everton fan asking me if "I wanted a pipe" ? It tuned out to be a Woodbine. Good days.😉 I also remember a night game when ManU fans tried to take the Boothen End, sharpened pennies flying everywhere, in short they didn't. I didn't see much of the game though. |
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Post by mickstupp on Nov 8, 2023 21:16:38 GMT
We should tear up that crappy looking big screen and build a safe standing area in the NW corner in between the Boothen and Main Stand.
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Post by suck_the_mop. on Nov 8, 2023 21:19:05 GMT
We should tear up that crappy looking big screen and build a safe standing area in the NW corner in between the Boothen and Main Stand. Be good for home fans still got to do somewhere for away fans as well. |
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Post by suck_the_mop. on Nov 8, 2023 21:22:30 GMT
Done my survey too all 10 out of ten, get it sorted but can see problems no matter where they put it, some people are going to end up displaced although i don't think there is any st holders in block 35? as i always try get one in there and they don't sell them so could be an option.
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Post by onepara on Nov 8, 2023 21:22:49 GMT
Anyone standing will obscure the view of people sitting behind, which is a key issue for many who are not in favour of reintroduction. Logic therefore says the standing area has to be at the back of a stand. Yeah I get that, but that’s why I suggested a few blocks front to back. It doesn’t have to be exclusively front or back. That sounds like a 'wall' of bodies down the stand. That would obstruct views from the side. |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Nov 8, 2023 21:24:16 GMT
Just have it next to the away fans, would improve the atmosphere
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Post by eddyclamp on Nov 8, 2023 21:51:13 GMT
Folks already stand in the south stand got to be in there
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Post by 36dd on Nov 8, 2023 21:57:39 GMT
Survey done strong 10 on each question, I don’t care where it is, just positive the club are now reaching out to the supporters to see if it’s wanted?
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Post by Veritas on Nov 8, 2023 22:49:10 GMT
Anyone standing will obscure the view of people sitting behind, which is a key issue for many who are not in favour of reintroduction. Logic therefore says the standing area has to be at the back of a stand. Or in a column like formation where it’s say a row wide from front to back? That’d be better Not really when you want to look across this column |
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