Statement from an Official of LCFC re Fosse Boys

[Houdini Logic]

LCFC-ARAB Post #957 in Fosse boys to be ejected - time to make a stand thread says:

“and we know we wont get the club to let us stand, we never asked them to let us stand. we just want them to ignore us! and we really wish we had never that meeting in the first place. we jus wanted to ask fo flag poles.... and they said no anyway

and they can ignore us because a home section of a stadium has NEVER been closed due to persistant standing! and i would be really shocked if anyone can find proof of fines being handed out to clubs or anything at all that has happened to a club because fans stand”

If LCFC-ARAB is telling the truth then why were so many posters in the Fosse Boys threads talking about standing when standing was not part of the original scheme?

Maybe because they let people stand in other sections of the ground

[unreachable]

This is part of the reason why I want the point clarifying

LCFC-ARAB has spoken so what more do you want?

[SamL]

That's a seperate issue.

I'm asking for a member of the Fosse Boys to confirm or deny that in the first meeting, they were told that they were not permitted to stand.

That's all I want to know.

The issue of supporters standing in another part of the ground is a completely seperate issue and all I want is the point I have mentioned clarifying.

I've answered your question in the first section of my post.

[The Doctor]

As an official on behalf of the club I would like to make clear the following points and correct some misinformation that has been published.

In July 2010, Leicester City Football Club officials met with representatives from supporters’ group, the Fosse Boys and discussed their aspirations to create an improved matchday atmosphere within the Walkers Stadium.

The club was, and remains, in full support of the efforts of the Fosse Boys and is keen to assist in improving the atmosphere and matchday experience for all Leicester City supporters.

This initial meeting led to an agreement that the Fosse Boys could bring banners and flags in to the ground, without poles, and that their vocal support of the team throughout the game would be encouraged. However, the club stated to the group that persistent standing would not be allowed, as per stadium regulations. In return for this, Leicester City pledged to allow the Fosse Boys to relocate to SK1, for a trial basis of four matches.

The Fosse Boys attended the Sunderland pre-season friendly and complied with the club’s request, apart from persistently standing during the first half. The group did sit down in the second half when asked to do so.

Prior to the Middlesbrough game on Saturday August 14th, the club reiterated its position on persistent standing and asked for reassurance from the group that they would refrain from standing. No response to this request was received and the Fosse Boys subsequently stood throughout the majority of the game.

Further to this, Leicester City Football Club would like to clarify that no supporters were refused entry to the Reading game on Saturday August 28th. However, a small group of eight supporters were relocated from SK1 to LK section.

The club has never prevented the Fosse Boys from either singing, supporting the team, waving scarves, or displaying banners. In fact, the club is in support of new initiatives to help improve the matchday atmosphere. The re-recording of club anthem, ‘When You’re Smiling’, close to the end of last season, is one example of how the club has tried to improve the atmosphere. Leicester City sees the Fosse Boys as a welcome addition towards the diverse mix of our supporter base, which will hopefully continue to help in creating an improved atmosphere at the Walkers Stadium.

lies. I When i turned up on saturday i saw stewards stopping a group of about 10 people wearing fosse boys scarfs entering the ground at turnstiles 25-27.

[bettso]

You certainly know how to conduct a discussion don't you?

Apologies if i've missed the answer but threads are appearing thick and fast.

So just for clarification, what i'm asking is for a member of the Fosse Boys that attended the meeting that LCFC Official spoke to answer yes or no to the question: -

During the meeting, did the club say that the Fosse Boys were not permitted to stand during the match?

Just a yes or no please.

[bettso]

I've answered your question in the first section of my post.

Just read your post and you havent answered me.

You've deflected my question by raising a seperate issue.

[SamL]

If you've purchased a genuine ticket in one section of the ground, the club have no grounds to relocate you to another part of the ground just because you're wearing a Fosse Boys scarf on the off chance that you might persistently stand in the section you've purchased a ticket for.

[unreachable]

Apologies if i've missed the answer but threads are appearing thick and fast.

So just for clarification, what i'm asking is for a member of the Fosse Boys that attended the meeting that LCFC Official spoke to answer yes or no to the question: -

During the meeting, did the club say that the Fosse Boys were not permitted to stand during the match?

Just a yes or no please.

I was answering Houndini Logic's post who called me a c**t - his post was then deleted by the Moderatot/Administrator

[SamL]

Just read your post and you havent answered me.

You've deflected my question by raising a seperate issue.

Read my edited post -

The point is, the club have stated that they do not condone persistent standing within the Walkers Stadium, without relating it specifically to the Fosse Boys. As far as I'm aware, that is all they've said.

[saabrian]

I live in the US and also support the MLS club New England Revolution. Like most MLS clubs, NE has a few sections dedicated to supporters clubs where singing, flag waving and standing are allowed (you’re pretty much ostracized if you don’t do these things). Tickets for these sections are sold directly to the supporters clubs. These sections have nobody behind them so the standing doesn’t block anybody. Fans who buy tickets in neighboring sections are informed of what happens in the supporters’ sections and basically told don’t buy a ticket there if noise (heaven forbid) or ‘adult language’ bother you. It’s worked quite well and added a much needed dose of atmosphere to MLS venues. I know English football has a different history and culture, but there’s really no reason why standing can’t be implemented in a way that’s reasonable, safe and doesn’t obstruct the view of those who want to sit. It’s not that hard to implement.

[stripeyfox]

Sounds like too much of a common sense approach to ever work here

[Unit]

One thing that really annoys me about this club is it's lack of response to fan's questions. The very first post in reply to the official statement raised a valid point, but as all too often the club just slings out an official statement and never follows it up. I'm not saying that they should reply to every question but, come on, the first post!

[broughtonblue]

Ok. How about boycotting 1 match, give plenty of time so fans can make their mind up. Then on the agreed date all meet up at some pre selected point, abbey or bradgate Or nelson Mandela park,(even the tigers if cud be arranged) and listen to match on RL with a few beers and BBQ, If a laptop could provide live streaming on to a big screen all the better. Press involved, this might be worth a go. Fans forced out by lcfc for wanting to get behind their team.

[Salieri]

'matchday experience' .

[bettso]

Read my edited post -

So you were not at the meeting then?

I really dont want conjecture, I want someone who was at the meeting to answer me

[stripeyfox]

One thing that really annoys me about this club is it's lack of response to fan's questions. The very first post in reply to the official statement raised a valid point, but as all too often the club just slings out an official statement and never follows it up. I'm not saying that they should reply to every question but, come on, the first post!

As others have said, there is zero chance that the original poster, supposedly speaking on behalf of the club, will post again.

This is not the place for their "official statement" in any case.

They're probably patting each other on the back now, congratulating themselves on their action of posting on the FT site, as if it will pacify everybody.

Tossers

[jonthefox]

The words starting to get around.

My link

[SamL]

So you were not at the meeting then?

I really dont want conjecture, I want someone who was at the meeting to answer me

You asked for a member of the Fosse Boys to either confirm or deny that they were told to remain seated during matches, which I have done based upon the information given to me after the meeting.

[Guest]

Worst first post ever

[bluefox9er]

Could you imagine if City fans were like this???

would we all be refused to the walkers stadium???

( link shamelessly stolen from Englishoxide's thread about best atmosphere..)

[cambridgefox]

I believe the club will now tighten the standing in all parts of the ground to make a point!Does anyone agree,and if so how do you think this will be received?

[smudger63]

To be honest, i think the reason the club reluctantly tolerate the standing in L1, is because the horse has already bolted, and there are already too many standing, and to stop it now, could cause them problems.

I think the reason they want to stop the standing in sk1, is because they`re worried it`s going to grow, as the L1 standing did, and then they can`t control it anymore.

Got to say, i sit in SK1, and think the fosse boys have been a breath of fresh air, not quite the kop at filbert street, but at least they make some noise, so all power to you guys.

[Salieri]

Worst first post ever

Didn't even have the decency to introduce him/herself in the 'New Members' thread either.

<_<

[stripeyfox]

To be honest, i think the reason the club reluctantly tolerate the standing in L1, is because the horse has already bolted, and there are already too many standing, and to stop it now, could cause them problems.

I think the reason they want to stop the standing in sk1, is because they`re worried it`s going to grow, as the L1 standing did, and then they can`t control it anymore.

Got to say, i sit in SK1, and think the fosse boys have been a breath of fresh air, not quite the kop at filbert street, but at least they make some noise, so all power to you guys.

And this is probably at the root of the club's dilemma. But it is a problem of its own making.

[davieG]

Please note the title of this topic is mine as I moved it from one of the other Fosse Boy topics