by Nobby Royal » 11 Jul 2017 22:30
by Forbury Lion » 12 Jul 2017 09:50
by Silver Fox » 12 Jul 2017 10:59
by muirinho » 12 Jul 2017 11:06
Nobby Royal Now that Shrewsbury have applied to put 500 rail seats into their South Stand and Northampton are following suit - and the Premier League are surveying all their clubs - there must be a reasonable chance that safe standing will come to the Madejski in the future.
Reading have previously indicated support for it but who knows what the new owners' views are?
Personally I think the back of the North Stand would be a good place for it and it would finally help create an atmosphere.
What I'm interested to know is:
a) Would you move from your current seat to a standing area?
b) If they put rail seats where you sit would you stand or move?
by John Madejski's Wallet » 12 Jul 2017 12:12
Silver Fox a) no
b) move
by tmesis » 12 Jul 2017 19:32
muirinhoNobby Royal Now that Shrewsbury have applied to put 500 rail seats into their South Stand and Northampton are following suit - and the Premier League are surveying all their clubs - there must be a reasonable chance that safe standing will come to the Madejski in the future.
Reading have previously indicated support for it but who knows what the new owners' views are?
Personally I think the back of the North Stand would be a good place for it and it would finally help create an atmosphere.
What I'm interested to know is:
a) Would you move from your current seat to a standing area?
b) If they put rail seats where you sit would you stand or move?
I do not like being behind the goals, so would be reluctant to move if that's where the standing area was
So - standing where I am, I would stand. Standing anywhere except in North Stand, or right in the corners, would move to stand.
by bobby1413 » 12 Jul 2017 20:58
by Nameless » 12 Jul 2017 21:41
by muirinho » 13 Jul 2017 12:16
tmesismuirinhoNobby Royal Now that Shrewsbury have applied to put 500 rail seats into their South Stand and Northampton are following suit - and the Premier League are surveying all their clubs - there must be a reasonable chance that safe standing will come to the Madejski in the future.
Reading have previously indicated support for it but who knows what the new owners' views are?
Personally I think the back of the North Stand would be a good place for it and it would finally help create an atmosphere.
What I'm interested to know is:
a) Would you move from your current seat to a standing area?
b) If they put rail seats where you sit would you stand or move?
I do not like being behind the goals, so would be reluctant to move if that's where the standing area was
So - standing where I am, I would stand. Standing anywhere except in North Stand, or right in the corners, would move to stand.
The view from the North Stand is fantastic. I was there for the first two years the ground was open, but moved because there was no atmosphere.
by handbags_harris » 13 Jul 2017 12:44
by Nameless » 13 Jul 2017 12:48
by tmesis » 13 Jul 2017 18:43
Nameless Would need the stadium expansion to go ahead before it happens here.
Would be interested to understand why it seems some grounds can just bolt the rail seats in whilst we would need significant work doing. Something to do with the height of the steps or rake of the stands perhaps ?
by multisync1830 » 14 Jul 2017 10:18
handbags_harris This was discussed after I personally raised it with the club at the Supporter's Focus Group about 18 months ago.
The club actively support safe standing, but the stadium would require significant structural work to be able to accommodate it. Also (bearing in mind this was discussed under previous ownership) the club would need to reassure themselves that they would receive a return on their investment.
by One87One » 14 Jul 2017 11:23
by CountryRoyal » 14 Jul 2017 14:38
CountryRoyal I'm in Y25/26 and that's where I'd imagine the safe standing area would be. I would be thoroughly dissatisfied as I wouldn't be able to sit on my hands with my blanket and flask anymore.![]()
Lol, 100% in for standing obvs.
by Nameless » 14 Jul 2017 16:56
by West Stand Man » 14 Jul 2017 19:43
by multisync1830 » 15 Jul 2017 08:49
West Stand Man So, the most obvious solution would be standing at the North and South ends. Back to a bit of tradition then, with the home and away vocal elements at opposite ends of the stadium.
My understanding is that the structural issue is down to the steepness of the current seating. The stadium was built for all-seater use and that is an issue for any future changes.
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