Foreveram Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 2 minutes ago, angieram said: And well behaved neutrals. 😊 Stood on there a few seasons ago for Exeter v Swindon - great experience and it didn't feel too crowded. I presume there are stricter number limits on those terraces that remain than there used to be. No paying on the gate until you can't get any more in! Even when you couldn’t get any more in you could still pay on the gate 😉 angieram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathcairns Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 3 hours ago, angieram said: So did I but I have still been swept away on several occasions. The worst was when I got sucked right under by the surge when we scored against Man United. I was battered and bruised for weeks. Stood in the ossie end when we played spurs, record crowd. Couldn't move when watching the match, you can imagine what it was like when we scored 4 goals I think, everyone just surged forward. angieram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Greenwood Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 14 minutes ago, Kathcairns said: Stood in the ossie end when we played spurs, record crowd. Couldn't move when watching the match, you can imagine what it was like when we scored 4 goals I think, everyone just surged forward. 5 goals Kath 😁🐏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathcairns Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 3 minutes ago, Reggie Greenwood said: 5 goals Kath 😁🐏 Memory is going, it must be my age🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 29 minutes ago, Reggie Greenwood said: 5 goals Kath 😁🐏 Maybe she left early 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathcairns Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 18 minutes ago, Foreveram said: Maybe she left early 😂 Couldn't move to get out.🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 4 minutes ago, Kathcairns said: Couldn't move to get out.🤣 Remember it well, I was in the ossie end.😮 Kathcairns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfs1ram Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 2 hours ago, Kathcairns said: Stood in the ossie end when we played spurs, record crowd. Couldn't move when watching the match, you can imagine what it was like when we scored 4 goals I think, everyone just surged forward. Definitely 5 Kath ~(Unlike us ex Henry Cav to have problems with maths 🤣 Pritchards fault !!) Also in the Ossie End for that one. Second tier just above the clock. Had to get there at 1 o/c to get front row with my old friend Robin Morris - where are you now Robin ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WystonRam Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 13 hours ago, angieram said: You never been injured on the Popside? It was a bloody nightmare at times! Exactly my point, done properly It isn’t unsafe. The old days of terracing where people just rammed in until no one could move isn’t the answer either of course😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood P Dowd Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 30 minutes ago, WystonRam said: Exactly my point, done properly It isn’t unsafe. The old days of terracing where people just rammed in until no one could move isn’t the answer either of course😃 It certainly wasn’t safe that day, I remember the crowd surges it was wonder no one was seriously hurt. A great atmosphere and marvellous football though🐏 Kathcairns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlad Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 7 hours ago, gfs1ram said: Definitely 5 Kath ~(Unlike us ex Henry Cav to have problems with maths 🤣 Pritchards fault !!) Also in the Ossie End for that one. Second tier just above the clock. Had to get there at 1 o/c to get front row with my old friend Robin Morris - where are you now Robin ?? Was at the game, what a season that was. Also remember Jack? Pritchard! Good times…🙂 Kathcairns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorsforthRam Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 21 hours ago, Crewton said: Creating a couple of blocks for further safe standing areas available on a match by match basis only might work, though that will inevitably mean asking ST holders to move, which will only end up alienating them instead of those currently having to put up with this behaviour. If this is allowed to continue though, I can see a few punch-ups starting. There was an issue in the East Stand upper one block away from the away fans. A fan was shoved three rows downwards by another who had apparently asked him to stop standing up. Pushed fan was ejected by the stewards… The first block could be made safe standing (obviously it’s going pi** some ST holders off) but IMO, it makes for a better atmosphere when the away fans are surrounded by noise… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 12 minutes ago, HorsforthRam said: There was an issue in the East Stand upper one block away from the away fans. A fan was shoved three rows downwards by another who had apparently asked him to stop standing up. Pushed fan was ejected by the stewards… The first block could be made safe standing (obviously it’s going pi** some ST holders off) but IMO, it makes for a better atmosphere when the away fans are surrounded by noise… That depends whether or not you think fans can't chant as loudly sitting down. Fans standing doesn't guarantee they'll sing more - witness the South Stand at times these last two seasons. Banning mobile phones would be more effective in that respect, then they'd have to concentrate on the game, boring or otherwise. Closing the food and drink concessions while the game is ongoing would also help. No-one should be forced to stand because someone else wants to break the stadium rules. Some people can't stand for more than a few minutes whether that's due to age or physical problems, but they're no lesser fans than the ones who want to stand. archram, Foreveram, Archied and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorsforthRam Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 1 hour ago, Crewton said: That depends whether or not you think fans can't chant as loudly sitting down. Fans standing doesn't guarantee they'll sing more - witness the South Stand at times these last two seasons. Banning mobile phones would be more effective in that respect, then they'd have to concentrate on the game, boring or otherwise. Closing the food and drink concessions while the game is ongoing would also help. No-one should be forced to stand because someone else wants to break the stadium rules. Some people can't stand for more than a few minutes whether that's due to age or physical problems, but they're no lesser fans than the ones who want to stand. No problem with any of the above. (Apologies if you felt I inferred that sitting fans were lesser fans than those standing) Crewton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazloW Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) I referred to the ‘incident’ in another thread. Happened a few rows in front of me and didn’t see what kicked it off. I’m in the last block that still sits. The block to my left, next to the away fans, is now pretty much standing only; shouldn’t be, but it is. Feel sorry for fans who bought tickets there assuming it was seating (it has escalated over the last few seasons). If you are the only person in ‘my’ block who is standing up then you ought to know you’re in the wrong and sit down. Common courtesy, politeness, not being a selfish d-head… it would be nice to think people wouldn’t need to be asked to sit down in an area where clearly everybody else is seated. Quite happy for people to stand where designated, but hope it doesn’t spread. Sat in my seat since Pride Park opened and it would a shame to move. Edited March 18 by LazloW Tamworthram, Kathcairns and Crewton 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 12 minutes ago, HorsforthRam said: No problem with any of the above. (Apologies if you felt I inferred that sitting fans were lesser fans than those standing) No, that wasn't provoked by anything you posted 👍 HorsforthRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathcairns Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 17 hours ago, gfs1ram said: Definitely 5 Kath ~(Unlike us ex Henry Cav to have problems with maths 🤣 Pritchards fault !!) Also in the Ossie End for that one. Second tier just above the clock. Had to get there at 1 o/c to get front row with my old friend Robin Morris - where are you now Robin ?? Throwing the board rubber at me too much.🤣 gfs1ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathcairns Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 5 minutes ago, Kathcairns said: Throwing the board rubber at me too much.🤣 Pritchard not Robin.🤣😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve How Hard? Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) 18 hours ago, gfs1ram said: Definitely 5 Kath ~(Unlike us ex Henry Cav to have problems with maths 🤣 Pritchards fault !!) Also in the Ossie End for that one. Second tier just above the clock. Had to get there at 1 o/c to get front row with my old friend Robin Morris - where are you now Robin ?? He put us in administration and scarpered never to be seen again. Ps- it's usually spelt robbin but I'll not make an issue of it. 😉 Edited March 18 by Steve How Hard? Kathcairns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account.
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now