Safe standing - time to act

[Stadt]

8 minutes ago, CosbehFox said:

Given it was discussed on a FCC to which they are recorded minutes, I think I am okay in saying it is going to be from the top of the rows working downwards. Basically what they did at Old Trafford - Alan Dawson used to be Man U and that's largely off his bat. Not sure how they dealt with relocations but it will follow a similar pattern. 

He seems more competent just by virtue of having a football background, compared to his predecessor 

[Stadt]

1 minute ago, Tommy G said:

This is good news for those who have been campaigning for it?

Should be -  but it's like saying we're signing a new winger, sounds exciting but it turns out to be Joe Aribo

[Tommy G]

4 minutes ago, Stadt said:

Should be -  but it's like saying we're signing a new winger, sounds exciting but it turns out to be Joe Aribo

Explain 

[SemperEadem]

6 minutes ago, Tommy G said:

This is good news for those who have been campaigning for it?

Yes, I know guys who have been campaigning for this through N Block days, Fosse Boys and now UFS.

Attitudes have come a long way from the first couple of posts in this thread.

 

That said there are big worries on the roll of of the move out/in process or possible lack off. 
Plus the locations and actual rails used.

I know this is only my ears but I heard all around me, all at a fans night and the feedback off a stand manager all being in support of one certain style of rail. Yet we are going for the basic budget model.

 

[Haywood_6]

5 minutes ago, Stadt said:

Should be -  but it's like saying we're signing a new winger, sounds exciting but it turns out to be Joe Aribo

Is it bad I would actually take Aribo over a few of our wingers 

[CosbehFox]

Interested to see the take up now its in realisation but I don't think the fanbase have helped themselves by having minimal input into consultation. 

 

I understand why people believe the club will ignore etc but they did a survey which had significant numbers supporting it and got louder externally about it. Then you might get the bait of larger media sources using it has an illustration that the club aren't listening to the fanbase. If we'd have been foreright in this is what we want, rail style, size of terracing etc etc. 

Edited 13 March by CosbehFox

[Tommy G]

Just now, SemperEadem said:

Yes, I know guys who have been campaigning for this through N Block days, Fosse Boys and now UFS.

Attitudes have come a long way from the first couple of posts in this thread.

 

That said there are big worries on the roll of of the move out/in process or possible lack off. 
Plus the locations and actual rails used.

I know this is only my ears but I heard all around me, all at a fans night and the feedback off a stand manager all being in support of one certain style of rail. Yet we are going for the basic budget model.

 

Looks like there is a location in SK1 which is already part of the singing section? Tick

 

What are the different types of rails, and what's the implications being able to stand? IS it the material/quality that are more inferior

[Stadt]

2 minutes ago, Tommy G said:

Explain 

It should be exciting and I really hope it it is - but I can't shake the feeling they'll roll it out in the most KPFC fashion 

[Stadt]

3 minutes ago, Haywood_6 said:

Is it bad I would actually take Aribo over a few of our wingers 

He's not 21 years off state pension age tbf

[CosbehFox]

2 minutes ago, Tommy G said:

Looks like there is a location in SK1 which is already part of the singing section? Tick

 

What are the different types of rails, and what's the implications being able to stand? IS it the material/quality that are more inferior

In my experience from a logistical point of view, the cheap rail in front of the seat effectively narrows the row and as seen at Villa Park/Portman Road this season, it becomes an accessibility issue and dangerous. The more expensive, slot/lock seat in situ mean that the row doesn't narrow and people can pass through easier. 

Edited 13 March by CosbehFox

[Tommy G]

Just now, CosbehFox said:

In my experience from a logistical point of view, the cheap rail in front of the seat effectively narrows the row and as seen at Villa Park/Portman Road this season, it becomes an accessibility issue and dangerous. The more expensive, slot/lock seat in situ mean that the row doesn't narrow

How would it pass the EHS red tape in this country if it wasn't safe? Just a question not a criticism.

[Tommy G]

Imagine if they announced safe standing in Blocks B2 only 

[Nolucklcfc]

The one at Ipswich is horrific 

[CosbehFox]

4 minutes ago, Tommy G said:

How would it pass the EHS red tape in this country if it wasn't safe? Just a question not a criticism.

The Safety Advisory Groups see the situation as the better of two evils because the other option is fans standing in seating areas without a rail. Ie. the risk of fall is more detrimental than clubs managing accessibility better. Means Stewards cant just stand there like robots and actually assist 

Edited 13 March by CosbehFox

[davieG]

If they're going for the cheap option it would be nice to know it's because they're still going ahead with the expansion and therefore don't want to waste money and time on something that will not be in use for long.

[purpleronnie]

3 minutes ago, davieG said:

If they're going for the cheap option it would be nice to know it's because they're still going ahead with the expansion and therefore don't want to waste money and time on something that will not be in use for long.

Would the safe standing area change if expansion went ahead?  

[davieG]

32 minutes ago, purpleronnie said:

Would the safe standing area change if expansion went ahead?  

The back of L1 would surely

 

Maybe time to update all the seats as well - fairy tales.

[UniFox21]

The biggest issue will be how it's brought in. If done badly, it won't be the club getting flack but those in and around the standing areas 

[Ted Maul]

Safe standing in SK1 next season then, according to my email. 

[Foxes1]

1 minute ago, Ted Maul said:

Safe standing in SK1 next season then, according to my email. 

And in G1

[RYM]

“Satisfies regulatory criteria”

We had to do this. We didn’t want to. We did as little as possible. We listened. FAB. FNQ.

[Foxes1]

So lets get this right they want you to renew in a period from 18th March to  April 9th doesn't tell you how much it is to renew, F**k that they should give you longer don't know what division we will be in but it will most likely be the championship.

[Ian Nacho]

And SK4. 

[Bert]

On 13/03/2025 at 14:15, davieG said:

The back of L1 would surely

 

Maybe time to update all the seats as well - fairy tales.

Yep it has, just got the email. 
 

Seems like prices will be out very soon, the email continues to say renewals start from 18th March. 

[djskydiver]

K1 as well!