Away from home We all Sit or Stand there can be no middle ground

[Dan]

Same answer as per every time. Safe standing. It caters for those who sit AND stand with everyone being a winner.

 

When it's in, it'll be like goal-line technology, a case of "what the hell took us so long".

[Dan]

On 11/02/2018 at 12:07, Fox92 said:

I always stand at away games if I can.

But if I'm somewhere where people want to sit then I'm not going to be a dick and stand so they can't see. 

 

I think, as I always have, we're in the category of taking good numbers away but not making noise. For the majority of yesterday we were quiet. I was right next to their fans and the majority near me were more bothered about "banter" with their fans.

 

I've always said that all aways should be unreserved. Just don't have a seat number on the tickets. Surely then the people that sit will sit, the people that stand will stand, the people that want to be near the back will go there etc...

I watched on TV and didn't hear our end once all game. Sounded an awful end. Kind of ground we're usually awful at too.

 

Though their atmosphere was a complete embarrassment as well. If that's the price of success then how utterly depressing.

[Donut]

Just go with the flow

 

If people are standing, ill stand.

 

If people are sitting I wont deliberately be selfish and block peoples view.

 

I don't personally see it as a big issue. Safe standing would be a good thing to come in to rsesolve this issue

[NorthfieldsFox]

2 hours ago, hackneyfox said:

 

Where you in the lower tier with two British Asian guys?

I had 2 kids with me.

If everyone had stood up then those in the back row couldn't have seen the game properly.

 

I was pissed off at the attitude of the 3 guys in front of me who just walked in to an area where everyone was sitting and then decided they'd stand up in the front row.

No I was in top tier and as I said I moved so I didn’t block anyone but occasionally I swayed back into the seated area  

[Sol thewall Bamba]

Safe standing cures the issue overnight, but unfortunately LCFC are not at all interested in speaking with anybody about it so the problem will persist. 

[Collymore]

I'm afraid that if you're in seating area then the people who want to sit have the right to see and should be respected. If everyone is happy standing, which happens from time to time then that's great. 

 

One of my biggest issues is the unnecessary aggro and lack of manners There are some real nasty folk about, some of them on this thread that perhaps don't even realise that being angry and aggressive isn't really a good or acceptable thing.

 

I've seen people stand up and been asked politely if they could sit down and they have swore and been really aggressive! I also saw one guy in his 80s swear and giving it large to people in front of him without even trying to reason with them first. 

 

 

 

 

[RonnieTodger]

For whatever reason, we have a large portion of older fans that love a good sit down. 

 

Without sounding patronising, it's good that they still follow Leicester up and down the country despite the price of football going the way it has. 

 

Having said that, the best moments at away games really do come from going mental. I get that people react differently to goals, but there's nothing wrong with wanting to stand and sing for 90 minutes and then go mental if we get a winner/equaliser. For me, it's what away days are about. 

 

It sounds childish, but atmosphere does have an effect on how good the away game is (for me, anyway). I would genuinely rather watch on an away game on TV than pay however much for a tickets/transport, only to be sat in silence for 90 minutes. I know you can sing whilst sat down, but if you think those at the front are going to join in, you're mistaken. Their choice of course.

 

I understand both sides, but either one can ruin it for the other. If you're wanting to sit down and the guy in front wants to stand up, just swap. What difference does Row C/D make to you? The same goes for anyone standing with someone wanting to sit down in front, just offer to swap. It's common sense and the only argument against it is "I paid for this seat", which is being difficult on purpose.

[yorkie1999]

I thought safe standing is either everyone standing or everyone sitting so if that's the case, it won't cater for away days where some want to sit and others want to stad.

[Sol thewall Bamba]

15 minutes ago, yorkie1999 said:

I thought safe standing is either everyone standing or everyone sitting so if that's the case, it won't cater for away days where some want to sit and others want to stad.

Could have areas for standing/sitting depending on demand. Each space can be designated for standing or seating. 

[Drew Peacock]

27 minutes ago, RonnieTodger said:

For whatever reason, we have a large portion of older fans that love a good sit down. 

 

Without sounding patronising, it's good that they still follow Leicester up and down the country despite the price of football going the way it has. 

 

Having said that, the best moments at away games really do come from going mental. I get that people react differently to goals, but there's nothing wrong with wanting to stand and sing for 90 minutes and then go mental if we get a winner/equaliser. For me, it's what away days are about. 

 

It sounds childish, but atmosphere does have an effect on how good the away game is (for me, anyway). I would genuinely rather watch on an away game on TV than pay however much for a tickets/transport, only to be sat in silence for 90 minutes. I know you can sing whilst sat down, but if you think those at the front are going to join in, you're mistaken. Their choice of course.

 

I understand both sides, but either one can ruin it for the other. If you're wanting to sit down and the guy in front wants to stand up, just swap. What difference does Row C/D make to you? The same goes for anyone standing with someone wanting to sit down in front, just offer to swap. It's common sense and the only argument against it is "I paid for this seat", which is being difficult on purpose.

Some great points here, especially the goal celebration bit. It takes me a while to warm up sometimes, just the way I am, but I Ioved the goal celebration on Saturday. This was all because of the people around me.

No one likes a football bore talking all the time, but if I’m near people who are friendly, have the occasional chat and we celebrate a goal together then I’m happy, regardless of if they are standing or sitting. I also respect that some people like their own space, and just want to celebrate goals in a reserved way. That of course is their right too, but it is a more enjoyable away day for me if the people around me are likeminded.

My self and my 11 year old lad both prefer standing, but without being contrary, I wouldn’t like safe-standing because unless we were front row, which we hate, then he wouldn’t see! So it’s great for him in the middle of a seated area, where pretty much every away game he stands on a seat.   

And he always comments that he enjoys the atmosphere more than the occasional time we’ve been with sitters. It shouldn’t make a difference, and I’ve no idea why really, but to us it definitely does. 

[goose2010]

Safe standing isnt going to happen here ever if it does it is a long way until it does, its a shame as it is a good idea, but the premier league isnt their to encourage standing they are quite the opposite same with Uefa clubs have to remove their rail seats dont they for the champs league? The premier league and FA want people to sit and watch the game and go home after its not about creating atmosphere these days its about creating money. Why would they want to create standing areas which lets be honest in this countries there is a lot of people that dont understand safe standing will still say "do you remmeber Hillsbrough that was because it was terracing" (it really wasnt but thats enough arguement for a different thread) and its almost like they hear the word terracing and that results in ladish behavour and unsafe environments.

 

The only thing that can work is being sensible but it takes everyone to be on board with it. If someone behind you wants to sit and you want to stand just swap rows with them? Surely isnt that complicated. If everyone did this it would sort the issue out.

[Voll Blau]

1 hour ago, goose2010 said:

Safe standing isnt going to happen here ever if it does it is a long way until it does, its a shame as it is a good idea, but the premier league isnt their to encourage standing they are quite the opposite same with Uefa clubs have to remove their rail seats dont they for the champs league? The premier league and FA want people to sit and watch the game and go home after its not about creating atmosphere these days its about creating money. Why would they want to create standing areas which lets be honest in this countries there is a lot of people that dont understand safe standing will still say "do you remmeber Hillsbrough that was because it was terracing" (it really wasnt but thats enough arguement for a different thread) and its almost like they hear the word terracing and that results in ladish behavour and unsafe environments.

 

The only thing that can work is being sensible but it takes everyone to be on board with it. If someone behind you wants to sit and you want to stand just swap rows with them? Surely isnt that complicated. If everyone did this it would sort the issue out.

It's literally already installed in Bristol City's ground.

[Foxaholic ME]

7 hours ago, TiffToff88 said:

So are you suggesting that you have to sing and shout to be able to call yourself a fan worthy of taking a ticket?

 

I barely sing at games, I don't go to games just to sing and shout. i go because i love football and i love Leicester City. I cheer when we score, applaud good football and give encouragement when i feel its needed.

 

Are you really suggesting that because i don't sing constantly that i'm not deserving of a ticket?

Thats hardly mute

[Blue717]

18 hours ago, Foxaholic ME said:

Away its OK sitting if you are vocal. People on here say you can support how you like but if youare mute away how are you supporting the club when all money goes to the home side and often you have deprived someone of a ticket . I  say this as a OAP.

OAP or in your teens this comment is ridiculous. 

[Dan]

3 hours ago, RonnieTodger said:

For whatever reason, we have a large portion of older fans that love a good sit down. 

 

Without sounding patronising, it's good that they still follow Leicester up and down the country despite the price of football going the way it has. 

 

Having said that, the best moments at away games really do come from going mental. I get that people react differently to goals, but there's nothing wrong with wanting to stand and sing for 90 minutes and then go mental if we get a winner/equaliser. For me, it's what away days are about. 

 

It sounds childish, but atmosphere does have an effect on how good the away game is (for me, anyway). I would genuinely rather watch on an away game on TV than pay however much for a tickets/transport, only to be sat in silence for 90 minutes. I know you can sing whilst sat down, but if you think those at the front are going to join in, you're mistaken. Their choice of course.

 

I understand both sides, but either one can ruin it for the other. If you're wanting to sit down and the guy in front wants to stand up, just swap. What difference does Row C/D make to you? The same goes for anyone standing with someone wanting to sit down in front, just offer to swap. It's common sense and the only argument against it is "I paid for this seat", which is being difficult on purpose.

Totally agree. I was watching Saturday actually relieved I wasn't there.

[TiffToff88]

43 minutes ago, Foxaholic ME said:

Thats hardly mute

Not the point. Some people enjoy watching football but don't want to sing. You're saying those people shouldn't be allowed to go to away games and that's just nonsense

[yorkie1999]

4 hours ago, RonnieTodger said:

For whatever reason, we have a large portion of older fans that love a good sit down. 

 

Without sounding patronising, it's good that they still follow Leicester up and down the country despite the price of football going the way it has. 

 

Having said that, the best moments at away games really do come from going mental. I get that people react differently to goals, but there's nothing wrong with wanting to stand and sing for 90 minutes and then go mental if we get a winner/equaliser. For me, it's what away days are about. 

 

It sounds childish, but atmosphere does have an effect on how good the away game is (for me, anyway). I would genuinely rather watch on an away game on TV than pay however much for a tickets/transport, only to be sat in silence for 90 minutes. I know you can sing whilst sat down, but if you think those at the front are going to join in, you're mistaken. Their choice of course.

 

I understand both sides, but either one can ruin it for the other. If you're wanting to sit down and the guy in front wants to stand up, just swap. What difference does Row C/D make to you? The same goes for anyone standing with someone wanting to sit down in front, just offer to swap. It's common sense and the only argument against it is "I paid for this seat", which is being difficult on purpose.

I think it's because of the points system which means they get the tickets first having done it for longer.

[BenTheFox]

Having a standing and seating section for away fans like in Germany would be ideal. 

[goose2010]

4 hours ago, Voll Blau said:

It's literally already installed in Bristol City's ground.

My post was referring to the premier league. 

[Daggers]

17 hours ago, Collymore said:

 

...I also saw one guy in his 80s swear and giving it large to people in front of him without even trying to reason with them first. 

 

 

But to be fair to Thracian, two of the people in front of him were gay and one looked a bit swarthy and illegally foreign.