Beetle Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) Not sure if this is in the right place but I wanted to make Derby fans aware of the recommended guidelines - including wearing a mask. The TVs in the stadium advise wearing a mask but the vast majority of people do not. I can see us not being allowed in soon and mask wearing may help prevent that, but more importantly may prevent us losing more family/friends to the virus. https://www.efl.com/news/2021/september/keeping-fans-safe-at-efl-matches/ Edited September 14, 2021 by Beetle Ted McMinn Football Genius, IslandExile, angieram and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I’d be happier if we all abided by the rules (which we all agree to as part of the ticket purchase transaction), and also for the club to police it. Mask wearing through the turnstiles, concourse, toilets and stairs has been almost non existent, from what I’ve seen. To the point where I feel the freak, keeping mine on until I get to my seat! It matters not who agrees or disagrees. It’s part of the deal! ? Stockport Ram, Elgin_Ram, 48 hours and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossieram Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Mucker1884 said: I’d be happier if we all abided by the rules (which we all agree to as part of the ticket purchase transaction), and also for the club to police it. Mask wearing through the turnstiles, concourse, toilets and stairs has been almost non existent, from what I’ve seen. To the point where I feel the freak, keeping mine on until I get to my seat! It matters not who agrees or disagrees. It’s part of the deal! ? You get to your seat and remove your mask. Then thousands of people surround you and shout, sing and cheer ( unless you're in the West stand ) What's the point in wearing the mask in the first place? Archied, Andicis, San Fran Van Rams and 6 others 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo’s left foot Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Unfortunately for many people rules are for others. Just look at the amount of people standing in a seating area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 11 minutes ago, Mucker1884 said: I’d be happier if we all abided by the rules (which we all agree to as part of the ticket purchase transaction), and also for the club to police it. Mask wearing through the turnstiles, concourse, toilets and stairs has been almost non existent, from what I’ve seen. To the point where I feel the freak, keeping mine on until I get to my seat! It matters not who agrees or disagrees. It’s part of the deal! ? I'll be honest with you when I was at the Huddersfield game I can't recall seeing anyone wearing a mask in the concourse or toilets so assumed that it wasn't necessary to wear masks at all in any area at the ground Mucker1884 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 2 hours ago, ossieram said: You get to your seat and remove your mask. Then thousands of people surround you and shout, sing and cheer ( unless you're in the West stand ) What's the point in wearing the mask in the first place? Toilets and concourse are effectively indoors, albeit admittedly well ventilated/draughty! Seats may be covered, but effectively outside. The point in wearing the masks in the first place is that we agree to, when buying a ticket. Personally, being so close to so many for such a prolonged period, I’d feel a tad more comfortable for all to be wearing a mask even in the seats, for the duration of the game, but that ain’t gonna happen! Before returning, I weighed up the pros and cons, and based on the rules (supporters COVID charter or some such title?) I decided to go for it. Now knowing that the COVID charter isn’t worth the web page it’s written on, I’ve weighed up the pros and cons, and still decided to go for it! Not 100% comfortable with it, but then I’m not 100% comfortable with the style of football/results/club politics either, but still keep going! ”A fool and his football club”, they do say! I do however, find it all rather exciting and exhilarating, wondering whether l will die of COVID first, or see my beloved football club become extinct first! “The thrill of not knowing”, they do say! ?? Stockport Ram, Elgin_Ram, angieram and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossieram Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Mucker1884 said: Toilets and concourse are effectively indoors, albeit admittedly well ventilated/draughty! Seats may be covered, but effectively outside. The point in wearing the masks in the first place is that we agree to, when buying a ticket. Personally, being so close to so many for such a prolonged period, I’d feel a tad more comfortable for all to be wearing a mask even in the seats, for the duration of the game, but that ain’t gonna happen! Before returning, I weighed up the pros and cons, and based on the rules (supporters COVID charter or some such title?) I decided to go for it. Now knowing that the COVID charter isn’t worth the web page it’s written on, I’ve weighed up the pros and cons, and still decided to go for it! Not 100% comfortable with it, but then I’m not 100% comfortable with the style of football/results/club politics either, but still keep going! ”A fool and his football club”, they do say! I do however, find it all rather exciting and exhilarating, wondering whether l will die of COVID first, or see my beloved football club become extinct first! “The thrill of not knowing”, they do say! ?? I'm pretty sure that the forest game was where I caught covid, but that was probably down to all the bodies on top of us when we scored. Mucker1884 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I didn't think masks were needed in general now? I thought masks were purely advisory? I've just been to Creamfields with 60000 other people and then London for a 2 day festival with 15000 people, no masks at all. Carl Sagan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I keep a safe distance……… Forty-six miles!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 Masks are not compulsory but are advised to help stop the virus spreading. The vaccine isn't compulsory but advised to help stop the virus spreading. Eddie and Tamworthram 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammieib Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 There are those who are just getting on with life, and those who are still scared to venture out. Not a criticism, that's what the media has done but no way will we ever see a mask at a football game again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I wear mine if I have to queue or talk to staff. Eddie and angieram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, sage said: I wear mine if I have to queue or talk to staff. Me too. They are pretty much sitting ducks behind those counters. I'm one less person spluttering all over them. Though I have to say that the way tickets are sold isn't helping. Everyone huddled into the same seats when we could have spread out much more. Stewards weren't very co-operative tonight but we eventually found a bit more space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r_wilcockson Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 9 hours ago, Tyler Durden said: I'll be honest with you when I was at the Huddersfield game I can't recall seeing anyone wearing a mask in the concourse or toilets so assumed that it wasn't necessary to wear masks at all in any area at the ground Same, my first game this season was Forest at home. I read before the game on the DCFC pre match email that it is recommended you were one inside the concourse. Myself and my family then slipped one on before we went in, to find that we were the only ones wearing them and so didn't bother after that. Tyler Durden 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sage Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 And so it begins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRammette Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Reading this it is no wonder crowds are down. If you are very vulnerable you may not chose to be in a crowded place surrounded by people singing and shouting loudly when droplets travel further even if mainly outside. It doesnt make people scared to live as someone mentioned to avoid such a crowded setting including perhaps travelling to it on coach/ public transport. It is a decision on one place. So if you dont wear a mask in the areas advised perhaps you shouldnt moan so much about half fans not attending and wonder why attendances are down. archram, atherstoneram, Miggins and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRammette Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, CBRammette said: Reading this it is no wonder crowds are down. If you are very vulnerable you may not chose to be in a crowded place surrounded by people singing and shouting loudly when droplets travel further even if mainly outside. It doesnt make people scared to live as someone mentioned to avoid such a crowded setting including perhaps travelling to it on coach/ public transport. It is a decision on one place. So if you dont wear a mask in the areas advised perhaps you shouldnt moan so much about half fans not attending and wonder why attendances are down. Should say it is obviously your choice not to wear a mask now but it is difficult to then wonder some chose not to attend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockport Ram Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) I'm a double jabbed fifty something but will continue to wear a mask in shops and indoor public spaces. In my view its respectful. I don't know if the person next to me in the checkout queue is vulnerable or unjabbed, or both. Until it is proven beyond reasonable doubt that you cannot be asymptomatic I wouldn't feel comfortable not wearing one. Edited September 15, 2021 by Stockport Ram dyslexic finger syndrome Ewe Ram, archram, Mucker1884 and 9 others 6 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Ram Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 There’s clear instructions on which stairways are up and which are down. Nobody takes any notice and the steward just laughed when I asked him why it’s not enforced. People just don’t care enough about others to do a simple thing. Eddie and atherstoneram 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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