Would you pay extra to stand at matches?

Dirk Gently · by **Dirk Gently** » 14 Mar 2007 15:47

In the light of devlopments in the safe standing campaign, I'm just trying to gauge people's opinions on this.

As the Green Guide requires more space for a standing spectator than a seated one, so that would mean capacities would be lower wit standing areas otherwise clubs would lose out financially.

Would you be prepared to pay a little extra to stand at a match?

Huntley & Palmer · by **Huntley & Palmer** » 14 Mar 2007 15:49

Yep, an extra couple of quid would be acceptable

Slinky · by **Slinky** » 14 Mar 2007 15:50

would love to stand again but wouldn't pay extra (although if we're talking a quid I probably would which contradicts what i just said!)

Coppelled Streets · by **Coppelled Streets** » 14 Mar 2007 15:53

Most definetly!

Silver Fox · by **Silver Fox** » 14 Mar 2007 15:53

I wouldn't and if the FSF suddenly went for this just so they could get some standing back then it will make their valiant (and far more important to the majority of fans) campaign on pricing seem a bit stupid

Stranded · by **Stranded** » 14 Mar 2007 16:00

In a word, no.

At worse I would expect to pay the same but certainly no more. After all you are, in essence, getting less for your money.

SpaceCruiser · by **SpaceCruiser** » 14 Mar 2007 16:05

That's daft. At Elm park it cost more to sit down than it cost to stand up.

Katie Marsden · by **Katie Marsden** » 14 Mar 2007 16:07

If the average standing fan needs more room than a sitting one then how do capacities in Germany increase when they use the standing areas?

blade 1 · by **blade 1** » 14 Mar 2007 16:08

i think that standim would be a good idea if it can be done safely.

all you need is an area at the back off a kop here people can stand without a detrimental effect to anyomne else

Stranded · by **Stranded** » 14 Mar 2007 16:12

Katie Marsden If the average standing fan needs more room than a sitting one then how do capacities in Germany increase when they use the standing areas?

I'm assuming German grounds don't have to adhere to same rules that we have in the UK.

frimleygreen_shotspur · by **frimleygreen_shotspur** » 14 Mar 2007 16:14

Stranded
Katie Marsden If the average standing fan needs more room than a sitting one then how do capacities in Germany increase when they use the standing areas?

I'm assuming German grounds don't have to adhere to same rules that we have in the UK.

why would they? they even speak their own language.moral? never trust a kraut.

Katie Marsden · by **Katie Marsden** » 14 Mar 2007 16:17

Standing areas won't happen in this country, the best solution is to stand infront of your seat. If enough people do it theres nothing anyone can do.

Dirk Gently · by **Dirk Gently** » 14 Mar 2007 16:17

Katie Marsden Standing areas won't happen in this country, the best solution is to stand infront of your seat. If enough people do it theres nothing anyone can do.

How can you be so sure? Things are starting to change now.

Stranded · by **Stranded** » 14 Mar 2007 16:19

Katie Marsden Standing areas won't happen in this country, the best solution is to stand infront of your seat. If enough people do it theres nothing anyone can do.

If enough people do it and continue to do it breaking the safety code of the stadia then I can see grounds being closed at some point and all fixtures being played behind closed doors for one weekend. May not happen soon but could well happen.

Katie Marsden · by **Katie Marsden** » 14 Mar 2007 16:24

Maybe it was time the safety code was looked at instead of wasting time trying to push ahead for standing areas that won't ever happen.

Theres been no injuries caused by standing in seats in recent history. teams score.

If it's safe to jump up and down for a goal it's safe to stand persistantly.

Stranded · by **Stranded** » 14 Mar 2007 16:26

Can't disagree with that.

Dirk Gently · by **Dirk Gently** » 14 Mar 2007 16:34

Katie Marsden Maybe it was time the safety code was looked at instead of wasting time trying to push ahead for standing areas that won't ever happen.
Theres been no injuries caused by standing in seats in recent history. teams score.

If it's safe to jump up and down for a goal it's safe to stand persistantly.

Katie - just how can you be so sure about this?

Katie Marsden · by **Katie Marsden** » 14 Mar 2007 16:37

All talk.

I'd be all for it but it won't happen.

Dirk Gently · by **Dirk Gently** » 14 Mar 2007 16:38

Katie Marsden All talk.

I'd be all for it but it won't happen.

You keep saying that as if it's a fact. What makes you so sure?

Katie Marsden · by **Katie Marsden** » 14 Mar 2007 16:42

Can anyone honestly see RFC taking notice of STAR or other fans and redesigning the Madejski to make way for standing room.

Deluded.

The only way would be if clubs followed the German example and got more fans into the standing areas and made more money.