FlyingOwl Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 No it wouldn't you, you only need to throw a few out and then everyone does what they should be doingHow do you choose who to make an example of though if everyone is standing. You either chuck out everyone or no one. Can't chuck out a few to make a point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastleigh Owl Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Yes. What's your point? pretty obvious really, flaunting health and safety rules, that's the point, surprised i had to explain it really. Are you going to tell them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Tankisco Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 It's an away game though. You know what you're letting yourself in for on an away game. Yes. The letter of the law says sit....but we never do. You cannot go to a Wednesday away game and loan that you've been forced to stand. In an ideal world the first few rows would be roped off for sitters. The children in question may or may not have been struggling to see, but you cannot determine whether this effected their enjoyment. The game was hardly a classic and, from my own personal experience of being a child at an away game and speaking for my brother, the bouncing and singing and what not is ten times more fun when you're a child than watching the game itself. Especially when we're not attacking. As for 'falling through the seat' you may as well wrap them in cotton wool if you worry bout that. Plenty of other 'dangers' at footy. I see grown men stood on those seats and they don't fall through'. And any parents gonna have some sort of grip on the kid anyway in case of a goal. So because it's an away game it's acceptable to stand for the duration of the game? What difference does it make whether it's a Wembley final or away at MK Dons? Simple fact is people shouldn't be stood at games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingOwl Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 pretty obvious really, flaunting health and safety rules, that's the point, surprised i had to explain it really. Are you going to tell them?You've got to be on a wind up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastleigh Owl Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 How do you choose who to make an example of though if everyone is standing. You either chuck out everyone or no one. Can't chuck out a few to make a point Nazis did, shoot a few and all the rest do what there told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingOwl Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 So because it's an away game it's acceptable to stand for the duration of the game? What difference does it make whether it's a Wembley final or away at MK Dons? Simple fact is people shouldn't be stood at games. But people do stand.It's a long tradition and will continue. Which is why the ticket office will help anyone with the need to sit on an away day. Very accommodating staff who'll bend over backwards. The needs of sitters shouldn't be ignored. But that doesn't mean that the tradition and enjoyment of away games and our famous away atmosphere should suffer. And it would suffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bez Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Well this thread has made me feel a lot better about standing. Won't think twice about standing for 90 minutes in future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingOwl Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 On the point of kids at away games, when I was a kid sitting at home games I found it more of a struggle to see the match then when someone was sat in front of me than on an away day where I could manoeuvre myself to a seeable position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Owl Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Do the sitters think the bounce song gives a good impression to the outside of our support or should that also be banned cause you can hardly do it sat down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingOwl Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Do the sitters think the bounce song gives a good impression to the outside of our support or should that also be banned cause you can hardly do it sat down.Any songs with arms in the air look naff sat down to.Do people sing hi ho before the match, arms aloft, sat down. No. Stand up, arms aloft! Beautiful sight and feeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetherave Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Shameful ... and so are many of the comments ... one day Sonny lad you may not be able to stand that well for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Owl Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 But people do stand. It's a long tradition and will continue. Which is why the ticket office will help anyone with the need to sit on an away day. Very accommodating staff who'll bend over backwards. The needs of sitters shouldn't be ignored. But that doesn't mean that the tradition and enjoyment of away games and our famous away atmosphere should suffer. And it would suffer. Top answer and thats why your'e on the steering group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bez Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Everyone is entitled to go the footy but people need to have realistic expectations. At football matches, people stand and chant - expect them to sit and be quiet? You are supporting the wrong club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Tankisco Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 But people do stand. It's a long tradition and will continue. Which is why the ticket office will help anyone with the need to sit on an away day. Very accommodating staff who'll bend over backwards. The needs of sitters shouldn't be ignored. But that doesn't mean that the tradition and enjoyment of away games and our famous away atmosphere should suffer. And it would suffer. Maybe it is a tradition and I'm in no doubt it will continue it shouldn't happen though in my humble opinion. Person or persons enjoying the match because they stand up potentially (not saying it definitely does in all cases) ruining others enjoyment of the game or worse indirectly causing others physical harm. Just saying. Everyone is entitled to go the footy but people need to have realistic expectations. At football matches, people stand and chant - expect them to sit and be quiet? You are supporting the wrong club. Who said anything about sit and be quiet? I know I didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash76 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 The lack of consideration from some of our fans makes me ashamed to be an Owl. My dads disabled and just about managed to stand throughout on an area provided from the club, I witnessed others round us struggling with walking sticks and crutches too. I took my lad who is 4, yesterday he managed to watch an entire game but the only way that was possible was with him on my shoulders the entire way through. If you were behind me I apologise and thank you for being understanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingOwl Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Top answer and thats why your'e on the steering group.Plenty of disabled owls, their representatives and owls from all walks of life and backgrounds in the group. So many topics covered.Has this topic been brought up? Has it heck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akbuk Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I was in 528 and it was sensible a mixture of standing and sitting which was helpful for us that have arthritic knees ,fans being considerate to other fans a family occasion wawaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertOB Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 Everyone is entitled to go the footy but people need to have realistic expectations. At football matches, people stand and chant - expect them to sit and be quiet? You are supporting the wrong club. or you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akbuk Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Everyone is entitled to go the footy but people need to have realistic expectations. At football matches, people stand and chant - expect them to sit and be quiet? You are supporting the wrong club. A poor attitude to your fellow fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertOB Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 Plenty of disabled owls, their representatives and owls from all walks of life and backgrounds in the group. So many topics covered. Has this topic been brought up? Has it heck! other than the middle of the kop and a bit of the north it doesnt happen at hillsboro so you know to avoid these bits.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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