Safe standing in the ponty

Is this now open and ready for the Bolton game?

 

Safe Standing
In the Ponty
With your boots on
Get your head kicked in
Safe Standing
In the Ponty End
With me

 

Say when you see it

 

French kissin in the USA. Personally think that's one of Blondie's crappest songs.

 

Perhaps youre right. Perhaps I'm right. Perhaps Sormaz will sign a striker.

 

I am surprised they decided to help the away atmosphere out by giving them some safe standing as well.

 

It will make no difference,away fans stand up anyway

 

So my seat is included despite having had no communication from the club at any stage. Hey ho.

 

that's not good

 

I guess it's what you get when you've only sat there for 27 years

 

Depends on the strength of the ale on offer.

 

It's on the left looking from the pitch in the North stand (Away end) as well.

 

So if the person in front of you stands up and they are over 5 foot then your view will be restricted unless you stand up ?

Safe standing ? More like enforced standing. I said it a few months back when they announced this, safe standing in other clubs usually involves removal of rows or massive adjustment to the seating layout. Putting a rail up isn’t right. People in the those seats (especially if they haven’t been consulted) should have the option of sitting or standing.

My son has a disability and even though he can stand he requires a sit down every so often and this interpretation of safe standing wouldn’t suit. Our seats are in OR 2 so potentially could be affected by further developments. And no we don’t want to change seats or go in the disabled area as it’s not necessary and the space should be used by someone with a worse condition.

 

Just found this online :


Key aspects of safe standing in EFL:

• Licensing: Clubs must obtain a license from the SGSA to operate licensed standing areas.
• Infrastructure: Standing areas must have barriers or rails to ensure fans are in designated spaces and to prevent crowding.
• One person, one space: Each standing space must be allocated to only one spectator.
• No impact on viewing: The standing areas cannot obstruct the view of other fans, including disabled fans.
• Clear identification: Each seat/space and row must be clearly identifiable for spectators and stewards.
• CCTV: A comprehensive CCTV system is required to monitor the standing areas.
• Steward training: Stewards must be properly trained to manage the standing areas and enforce regulations.
• No negative impact on viewing standards: The standing areas should not affect the viewing experience of seated fans.
• Attendance restrictions: The presence of safe standing may affect the capacity of a stadium.

It’s not going to last long the way it is now.