L1 fox Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 I feel that more and more we are sitting down at away games . This seems to reduce our atmosphere and reputation as a club . Supporters should go to away games with the understanding they may have to stand and be accepting of this . I know this may not be possible for more elderly fans which is where i believe we should have a standing section in a bottom corner of our away section and the rest standing reducing arguements and creating better atmosphere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 Isn't that generally what happens anyway? Usually the very front of our away ends sit, and the rest stand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain... Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 Oi! Midgets and old people like football too you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Guiza Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 I feel that more and more we are sitting down at away games . This seems to reduce our atmosphere and reputation as a club . Supporters should go to away games with the understanding they may have to stand and be accepting of this . I know this may not be possible for more elderly fans which is where i believe we should have a standing section in a bottom corner of our away section and the rest standing reducing arguements and creating better atmosphere I assume you mean seated? If so, why should those who wish to sit, or need to sit, get a crap view simply because they don't want to stand? For example, at Stoke on the Saturday just gone I was on the very front row - awful view of anything past the half way line. I couldn't imagine having that view every single other week. I stand wherever possible at away games, but I wouldn't stand if I knew it had an affect on a fellow fans view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicesterpool Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 I feel that more and more we are sitting down at away games . This seems to reduce our atmosphere and reputation as a club . Supporters should go to away games with the understanding they may have to stand and be accepting of this . I know this may not be possible for more elderly fans which is where i believe we should have a standing section in a bottom corner of our away section and the rest standing reducing arguements and creating better atmosphere Personally i think grounds should have sections in the away end for fans that want to stand and fans that to sit it would be a much easier solution and of course I am referring to the safe standing aswell. However even without the Safe standing something can still be arranged, for example if there's allocation of 2,000 tickets in a away end have one of side of the stand for standing the other side for sitting each with the allocation of 1,000 tickets its simple and perverts problems among fans . Also some people must respect some people many not want to stand for the full match especially fans with difficulties or some children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fynwy Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 Personally i think grounds should have sections in the away end for fans that want to stand and fans that to sit it would be a much easier solution and of course I am referring to the safe standing aswell. However even without the Safe standing something can still be arranged, for example if there's allocation of 2,000 tickets in a away end have one of side of the stand for standing the other side for sitting each with the allocation of 1,000 tickets its simple and perverts problems among fans . Also some people must respect some people many not want to stand for the full match especially fans with difficulties or some children. It's against ground regulations to stand so clubs can't do anything to facilitate standing, this means that some who want to stand have to sit and some who want to sit have to stand. This causes problems but sensible people should be able to understand what they should do to make events as enjoyable for everyone as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicesterpool Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 It's against ground regulations to stand so clubs can't do anything to facilitate standing, this means that some who want to stand have to sit and some who want to sit have to stand. This causes problems but sensible people should be able to understand what they should do to make events as enjoyable for everyone as possible. Totally agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 It's the legislation that's the problem and at the minute the legislation will always favour these who would rather sit. But as a matter of fact I tend to disagree, I think we stand far more than we used to. Wasn't at Stoke but it looked like we were sat on TV, not sure how many exactly were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vardinhio Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 yawwwwnnn not this again guys! The truth is despite if you think standing makes you a better fan, if you are standing in front of someone and obstructing their view you are one prize idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fynwy Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 yawwwwnnn not this again guys! The truth is despite if you think standing makes you a better fan, if you are standing in front of someone and obstructing their view you are one prize idiot. Exactly and pushing people out of their seats because you want to be in that area is also unacceptable, if you have to sit so that others enjoy the game you sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicesterpool Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 yawwwwnnn not this again guys! The truth is despite if you think standing makes you a better fan, if you are standing in front of someone and obstructing their view you are one prize idiot. I agree with that aswell, there are some fans who do think like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 yawwwwnnn not this again guys! The truth is despite if you think standing makes you a better fan, if you are standing in front of someone and obstructing their view you are one prize idiot. There's two ways to go about this. Move, or ask the people behind you to swap unless you're in front of some complete idiots who must "sit in the seat they've paid for". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry_LCFC Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 Jesus, do we really need to do this again? It always starts as a discussion, which turns into an argument and then people climb aboard their high horse and start throwing childish insults around. If people want to sit down, that is their choice because ultimately, you are paying for a seat. If people wish to stand then that's fine as long as they don't block the view of people wanting to sit. Anyone that throws abuse at people who don't stand up need to grow up and take a long hard look at themselves. It doesn't make you a better fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fynwy Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 There's two ways to go about this. Move, or ask the people behind you to swap unless you're in front of some complete idiots who must "sit in the seat they've paid for". In full ends it's not going to be that easy, a bit of give and take can help but fans should be prepared to sit if there is no other option. Unfortunately the way that the away priority gets sold tends to put a large group of older fans who want to sit in one area which means even if a few can move there will be friction. Respect for each other is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry - LCFC Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 If people want to sit they should be allowed to do so. Politely inviting people to join is fine but we need to leave out any attacks on other fans. It's the legislation that's the problem and at the minute the legislation will always favour these who would rather sit. But as a matter of fact I tend to disagree, I think we stand far more than we used to. Wasn't at Stoke but it looked like we were sat on TV, not sure how many exactly were. I reckon there were about 10% sitting down at Stoke. There's two ways to go about this. Move, or ask the people behind you to swap unless you're in front of some complete idiots who must "sit in the seat they've paid for". Quite. If people were more willing to be flexible there wouldn't be so much conflict, it works both ways of course. Jesus, do we really need to do this again? It always starts as a discussion, which turns into an argument and then people climb aboard their high horse and start throwing childish insults around. If people want to sit down, that is their choice because ultimately, you are paying for a seat. If people wish to stand then that's fine as long as they don't block the view of people wanting to sit. Anyone that throws abuse at people who don't stand up need to grow up and take a long hard look at themselves. It doesn't make you a better fan! You're pulling insults out of nowhere here. How can we expect to have a discussion about this when people claim to be victimised whenever it's brought up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseFox Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 i can't remember the last away i went to that didn't involved 95% standing. wigan last year on a tuesday was a bit drab but still had most of us stood up after about 30 minutes i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperEadem Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 Over the last 5 or so years our standing numbers have gone well up. Id say most aways are now 90% standers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lestajigs Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 If people want to sit at away games, I say ban the bastards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 There's two ways to go about this. Move, or ask the people behind you to swap unless you're in front of some complete idiots who must "sit in the seat they've paid for". Complete idiots? Really? I mean, you do realise that they are the ones in the right and the person choosing to go and willingly sit/stand where someone else is supposed to be is in the wrong? Clearly there should always be some common sense involved, if there are loads of spare seats what does it matter. But if I for instance turn up at 2.55 with a load of mates and find people sat in our seats, with the only other option being for us to all split up then I will kick them out. For the person being inconvenienced, someone siting in their seat can be a massive pain in the arse. Potentially meaning they end up wandering about aimlessly looking for a free seat, or split from their group. So I'm not surprised people wish to sit where there ticket states they should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_w Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 Complete idiots? Really? I mean, you do realise that they are the ones in the right and the person choosing to go and willingly sit/stand where someone else is supposed to be is in the wrong? Clearly there should always be some common sense involved, if there are loads of spare seats what does it matter. But if I for instance turn up at 2.55 with a load of mates and find people sat in our seats, with the only other option being for us to all split up then I will kick them out. For the person being inconvenienced, someone siting in their seat can be a massive pain in the arse. Potentially meaning they end up wandering about aimlessly looking for a free seat, or split from their group. So I'm not surprised people wish to sit where there ticket states they should. Yeah... but he's just talking about people agreeing to swap seats, which is very different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 Yeah... but he's just talking about people agreeing to swap seats, which is very different. True... apologies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxes1 Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 The answer to all this is unreserved seating but we know this won't happen. then those that want to sit go to the front those that want to stand go to the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lestajigs Posted 17 September 2014 Share Posted 17 September 2014 The answer to all this is unreserved seating but we know this won't happen. then those that want to sit go to the front those that want to stand go to the back. Very sensible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1 fox Posted 19 September 2014 Author Share Posted 19 September 2014 we should all stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Guiza Posted 19 September 2014 Share Posted 19 September 2014 we should all stand Is that you, Kanye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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