peachmyster Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Forest now have a safety certificate however the capacity is reduced to just under 25.000 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needles Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Only temporary, but funny all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 1 hour ago, needles said: Only temporary, but funny all the same. Death trap. Be interesting to see if they have a current fire risk assessment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 2 minutes ago, McRamFan said: Death trap. Be interesting to see if they have a current fire risk assessment. "As the famous Notts Forest have not signed Will Grigg, there is no risk of fire at the city ground" - Fawaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 1 hour ago, peachmyster said: Forest now have a safety certificate however the capacity is reduced to just under 25.000 lol Oh no, how's that going to affect availability of tickets for the gumpen masses..... oh wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Is this all just a ploy so when they get 22,000 average home gates, they can make it look like a higher percentage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 13 minutes ago, TigerTedd said: Is this all just a ploy so when they get 22,000 average home gates, they can make it look like a higher percentage. Given they averaged 19,676 last season that would be a major leap forward. I'm told only three games last season exceeded the new capacity so this stadium downgrade isn't really going to make any difference to them. It's just part of a process of gradual decline and spiralling downwards. Every year under Fridgey they've finished lower and one of these days the trapdoor will snare them back into League One where they belong (until League Two becomes their natural place). The only thing they have left to look forward to is two cup finals a season against us. I very much hope this is the year we put an end to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WystonRam Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Trent Bridge is the biggest ground in Notts now then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachmyster Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Taken from the forest forum what a joke of a club Burton and Wigan tickets withdrawn from sale on ticket site. Season tickets not available for purchase either. Reading between the lines I would say that an area or areas will be shut and they're working out getting people transferred elsewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 9 hours ago, peachmyster said: Reading between the lines I would say that an area or areas will be shut and they're working out getting people transferred elsewhere Notts County? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Couple weeks till they kick off, what could have happened to the ground that is beyond repair from last season in 2 weeks. Or is this a Fawaz delaying tactic until the new owners are in, let them sort it. You know your clubs a mess when Cellino would be an improvement on the current owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Don't think reduced capacity actually matters, they'd only go over for us and maybe Leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Not really the point tho, say they draw Liverpool in the cup losing out on revenue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Just now, David said: Not really the point tho, say they draw Liverpool in the cup losing out on revenue Or somehow look to be fighting for promotion, then they will probably get bigger crowds then. Think it indicative of what a shambles they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 45 minutes ago, David said: Couple weeks till they kick off, what could have happened to the ground that is beyond repair from last season in 2 weeks. Or is this a Fawaz delaying tactic until the new owners are in, let them sort it. You know your clubs a mess when Cellino would be an improvement on the current owner. it was due to lack of suitable person to hold the certificate, they found one bit there ate concerns about the clubs approach to safety. Facilities need improving, evidence that safety is discussed at board meetings, a safety policy needs to be written. Sounds like someone blew the whistle on poor practice. Nottingham Forest's capacity has been reduced by 20% by Nottinghamshire County Council to fewer than 25,000. The Reds had their capacity reduced to zero earlier this month when the council revealed they did not have a required safety certificate holder. The Championship club have now been granted their certificate but the City Ground will only be able to hold 24,357 people - a reduction of 6,088. Forest begin their 2016-17 campaign at home to Burton Albion on 6 August. The initial delay was because the council were not satisfied that a suitable person was found to fill the role as certificate holder - a legal requirement for sports clubs - but this issue has now been rectified. "We are pleased that Nottingham Forest has now put forward a suitable person to take on the crucial role of safety certificate holder," said Nottinghamshire County Council's Robert Fisher. Nottingham Forest's City Ground Nottingham Forest have been at the City Ground since 1898 "However, the council and our Safety Advisory Group partners need to be confident that the club is fully supporting the certificate holder to fulfil their role and unfortunately a number of concerns remain." A statement from Forest said: "The club will continue to work in partnership with the council in order to address the outstanding issues to ensure that the safety factor is restored to full capacity as quickly as possible." The Reds, who host Premier League Hull City in pre-season game on Saturday, had attendances higher than 24,357 three times last season - against Derby County in November (25,114), the visit of Leeds United in December (27,551) and the FA Cup fourth-round tie with Watford (24,703). Fisher added: "We require evidence to demonstrate that safety matters are discussed in senior management meetings at the club. "We also await an action plan for improvements to the facilities for visiting disabled spectators and an up-to-date written safety policy outlining roles at the club. "As a consequence of this, a restriction on spectator capacity is required until these issues are resolved. "The council is continuing to work closely with the club to see that an appropriate action plan is carried out to address remaining issues, so we are able to restore the club's previous full capacity status over the coming weeks." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I guess it might help them sell out a couple of times this year... What a complete and utter shambles they are. I'd be embarrassed if we were run like that. Even the days of the 3 Amigos we didn't have this sort of crap to put up with... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsdubs Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Some florest fans on Twitter think they are building a good squad and are hopeful for a top 6 finish this season. Talking about multiple muppets here as well. How more out of touch and deluded can you be? They have the most oblivious fan base I've ever known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Curious to know if Man City have had their attendance reduced too? What with Forest being the Man City of the midlands and all that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDCAR Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Forest away kit based on Boro home kit then. Both dire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 1 hour ago, Redcar said: Forest away kit based on Boro home kit then. Both dire. yes and the kits arent much better either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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