@owlstalk Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Sheffield Wednesday are committed to improving supporter safety before, during and after games at Hillsborough. As part of this strategy and to expedite entry into the stadium, from 1 December we will begin to limit the size and types of bags that can be brought into Hillsborough. The safety operation team at Sheffield Wednesday have recommended the implementation of this measure to enhance safety and simplify the process of fans gaining access to all parts of the stadium. We strongly encourage supporters to refrain from bringing all types of bags to the game unless absolutely necessary. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks and luggage of any kind. Computer and camera bags are permitted only if a search is carried out prior to entry. There will be no change related to items such as smart phones and binoculars. Supporters will continue to enjoy the matchday experience with these small changes, safe in the knowledge that entry into the stadium will be smoother and faster. Every member of the public visiting Hillsborough should do so in a safe and secure environment and public safety remains our top priority at all times. These revised measures will make the task of checking items upon entry more efficient and effective to all who visit as we look to maximise the experience of both home and away supporters. Thank you for your co-operation. Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 So if you want to stay overnight before the game, and check out of your hotel on the Saturday morning, what are you supposed to do with your bag/backpack? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 That's two warnings in a week There are so many security measures coming out of Sheffield Wednesday at the moment it's like there's been some kind of threat Very worrying Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BULGARIA Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, alanharper said: So if you want to stay overnight before the game, and check out of your hotel on the Saturday morning, what are you supposed to do with your bag/backpack? I really dont think clubs will care one bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Went to a college football game In the US a couple of weeks ago and the same rules applied there. You were allowed larger than clutch bags if they were transparent, and lots of women had them so they must be used to it. Just the world we’re in now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 How big is a clutch bag? Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 4 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: That's two warnings in a week There are so many security measures coming out of Sheffield Wednesday at the moment it's like there's been some kind of threat Very worrying Its so tragic. Lets be brutally honest, a footie match is one of the softest, most devastating, and high-profile terrorist targets there is. The club get my total support. I wouldnt want it any other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe P. Coltrane Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 What about flasks tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 6 minutes ago, BULGARIA said: I really dont think clubs will care one bit. The sniffer dogs at Fulham didn't care about my bag of dirty pants. If anything they avoided me. Just now, Holmowl said: Its so tragic. Lets be brutally honest, a footie match is one of the softest, most devastating, and high-profile terrorist targets there is. The club get my total support. I wouldnt want it any other way. Yet other than the attacks in Paris, one of which took place outside the stadium whilst the game was on, there hasn't ever been a terrorist attack at a match, that I'm aware of. So easy to attack, but fortunately the terrorists are a bit thick and haven't thought of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHERSTATE Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Nonsense...what happens when you come straight from work which we do every friggin week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 1 minute ago, alanharper said: The sniffer dogs at Fulham didn't care about my bag of dirty pants. If anything they avoided me. Yet other than the attacks in Paris, one of which took place outside the stadium whilst the game was on, there hasn't ever been a terrorist attack at a match, that I'm aware of. So easy to attack, but fortunately the terrorists are a bit thick and haven't thought of this. Wouldnt tempt fate mate. On a lighter note....in the 80s I went to Highfield Rd (rubbish 1-0 defeat). I'd been helping a mate hay-bail that morning and still had a few lengths of string in my pockets. The police were searching every fan in those days, and they were not happy and took the hay-covered string off me. To this day Im not quite sure what they thought I was going to do with the string. I imagined a conversation... Ambitious PC - "Sarge, Sarge, I took some string off that Wednesday fan. Strangulation weapon." Seargent - " Well done son. Can you now go and collect those 3000 blue and white scarf-things they seem to have snook in". 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clud17 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Good move by the club if you ask me, i'm sick of all the breifcases cluttering up the leg space on the North. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Snooty Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 My flask will be there whatever measures they take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GoldGigsChris Posted November 14, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2017 26 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: How big is a clutch bag? 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal M Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 30 minutes ago, Oliver said: Went to a college football game In the US a couple of weeks ago and the same rules applied there. You were allowed larger than clutch bags if they were transparent, and lots of women had them so they must be used to it. Just the world we’re in now Same rules for NFL games. At NFL and MLB games you also have to walk through airport style metal detectors. But not so at the college games I've gone to this season. So while your bag has to be small and see through, you can still take concealed weapons under your coat without being stopped. I move a lot of concrete on the QVC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRADDO Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 38 minutes ago, Lord Snooty said: My flask will be there whatever measures they take. Sadly Snoots, you may have to learn the art of "plugging" No, me neither! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kameron Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I'd be more concerned with some nutter steaming up Penistone road in a lorry or any vehicle for that matter, they'd take out hundreds if they timed it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgund Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I'd be more worried that a bee would sting me and I'd die like in My Girl than a terrorist killing me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Tom Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Just now, Kameron said: I'd be more concerned with some nutter steaming up Penistone road in a lorry or any vehicle for that matter, they'd take out hundreds if they timed it right. Lucklily they wouldn't get far on the pavement 'cos of all the SUVs parked right across the pedestrian pathway every matchday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Snooty Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 7 minutes ago, BRADDO said: Sadly Snoots, you may have to learn the art of "plugging" No, me neither! I shall deploy it in a false arm like the security services use! I will defend my right to drink from a flask...and my harris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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