Simi Posted 5 December 2007 Posted 5 December 2007 Uefa to explore standing at gamesSpectators could be allowed to stand at European football matches again in the future after Uefa said it was prepared to take a fresh look at the issue. Uefa rules ban standing areas at any grounds hosting European football. But Uefa president Michel Platini has met with fans who cited the case of German side Werder Bremen, who allow standing at domestic games. "We've said the rules still apply, but we're open to dialogue and would look at new designs," said a Uefa spokesman. "There are stadia in Germany that have standing which the authorities say are perfectly safe. "These are nothing like the old terraces, and it can be argued that they are much safer than having fans standing in seated areas as often happens." 606: DEBATE Should standing at European football be allowed? The meeting - held in Nyon, Switzerland - involved fans' representatives from England, Scotland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Denmark, and the Supporters Direct organisations from the UK and Germany. And while it seems that there are no immediate plans to re-introduce standing, it is something Uefa is prepared to consider. "In the future we are always ready, together with Fifa, to look at the options but at the moment we feel sitting is a much better way to watch football," added Uefa communications director William Gaillard. Standing has banned in English football since the Hillsborough disaster in 1989. However, standing is extremely popular in domestic football in Germany with many new stadiums incorporating specific sections for fans who prefer to stand. The VELTINS-Arena where Schalke 04 play has staggered barriers on every fourth step of its standing section. These can be easily removed and replaced with seating for international and European club games that currently operate under all-seater rules. And Werder Bremen have a similar situation, with seats that can lock up to allow standing for certain games. Platini also promised to pass on to football rulemakers calls to use video evidence to punish players who dive after representations from Scottish fans. Currently, Fifa only allow video evidence to be used in instances where the referee has not seen an incident, rather than to correct his judgement. Link
Joe. Posted 5 December 2007 Posted 5 December 2007 Well it's now getting attention from the top dogs, good to hear it. Whether it'll go anywhere is another matter.
Simi Posted 5 December 2007 Author Posted 5 December 2007 Enough of this 'Top stuff', 'Great news' and 'Good progress' bollocks. Let's get some people ready to help out and help move the campaign forward.
Alexikokopops Posted 6 December 2007 Posted 6 December 2007 Top stuff. This really is great news. It's nice to see some good progress.
Micky Ruddle Posted 6 December 2007 Posted 6 December 2007 Enough of this 'Top stuff', 'Great news' and 'Good progress' bollocks.Let's get some people ready to help out and help move the campaign forward. Whaaay Lets hope it moves forward. The thought of standing at the Walkers
Fat Ron Posted 6 December 2007 Posted 6 December 2007 One thing that has always baffled me, why are Teams in the Lower leagues allowed Standing areas but not in the Premier League/Championship??? If it was that much of a safty risk then all grounds would have to be all seated... wouldnt they?!?!
Darkzzz_ Posted 6 December 2007 Posted 6 December 2007 To be honest i love standing and id much prefer it... like at chelsea i was tucked away in the corner but i never sat down once, nor did anyone... Safety obviously plays a massive part in this and i dont think we will see massive grounds allowing fans to stand as most grounds are built now so everybody can obtain a perfect view so to speak!! But if it comes to a vote my vote is standing!!
Alexikokopops Posted 6 December 2007 Posted 6 December 2007 To be honest i love standing and id much prefer it... like at chelsea i was tucked away in the corner but i never sat down once, nor did anyone...Safety obviously plays a massive part in this and i dont think we will see massive grounds allowing fans to stand as most grounds are built now so everybody can obtain a perfect view so to speak!! But if it comes to a vote my vote is standing!! I nearly fell down the stairs at Chelsea because I was standing. This may've had something to do with the fact I was jumping around in the aisle with TPD and his brother. And the copious amount of Red Stripe consumed beforehand.
Simi Posted 6 December 2007 Author Posted 6 December 2007 Top stuff.This really is great news. It's nice to see some good progress. <_<
Floating Fox Posted 6 December 2007 Posted 6 December 2007 Enough of this 'Top stuff', 'Great news' and 'Good progress' bollocks.Let's get some people ready to help out and help move the campaign forward. Yep, 100% agree. I bet when there is something needed i.e The day at Wycombe, no-one will care about standing anymore. I encourage people to sign the petition at Standupsitdown if they haven't done at a very minimum
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