hangonrose Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 When other clubs seem to be able to sit opposing supporters virtually next to each other, I feel embarrassed that the lower Leppings Lane end is virtually always completely empty, plus the bit in the corner, and now also the the first few vertical rows in the North. Looks awful on TV. Who is at risk of what? Are we still in thrall to South Yorkshire Police for the events of 29 years ago? When will the club move forwards and start some meaningful re-siting - opposition supporters in the lower Leppings any the very least, with ours up above? Will make for better atmosphere, and look better to the outside world. No doubt all been said before, but why not some action this close-season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross owl Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 12 minutes ago, hangonrose said: When other clubs seem to be able to sit opposing supporters virtually next to each other, I feel embarrassed that the lower Leppings Lane end is virtually always completely empty, plus the bit in the corner, and now also the the first few vertical rows in the North. Looks awful on TV. Who is at risk of what? Are we still in thrall to South Yorkshire Police for the events of 29 years ago? When will the club move forwards and start some meaningful re-siting - opposition supporters in the lower Leppings any the very least, with ours up above? Will make for better atmosphere, and look better to the outside world. No doubt all been said before, but why not some action this close-season. Syp would shut both clubs down if they could . Bone idle shambles of a farce . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacock1961 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 it would be more pertinent to worry about filling the seats that are available. Seriously over the last couple of years how many times have we sold out??????????????. Arsenal, Blunts, Brighton???? Think we have more important things to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HOOTIE AND THE SHIT TU Posted April 22, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2018 It's a well known fact that the next comet to hit the planet will hit the lower lep It will approach from the North West taking out the North West corner and the first block of the cantilever For that reason, SAG deem it unsafe to open I thought this was common knowledge 1 9 Just a bloke, who used up all his luck in one go when he met his wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Back under Francis in the 90's he wanted the away fans in the triangle and home fans on leppings lane with another band making the ground as intimidating as possible. But the club were only bothered about getting money in. I think if we tried it now SAG would pop poo it on safety ground. But if we start consistently getting 30,000+ then maybe we could look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One De Bilde Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 39 minutes ago, hangonrose said: When other clubs seem to be able to sit opposing supporters virtually next to each other, I feel embarrassed that the lower Leppings Lane end is virtually always completely empty, plus the bit in the corner, and now also the the first few vertical rows in the North. Looks awful on TV. Who is at risk of what? Are we still in thrall to South Yorkshire Police for the events of 29 years ago? When will the club move forwards and start some meaningful re-siting - opposition supporters in the lower Leppings any the very least, with ours up above? Will make for better atmosphere, and look better to the outside world. No doubt all been said before, but why not some action this close-season. I am assuming you are talking about other clubs that have smaller grounds ergo less seats to fill.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat Owl Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 A blight on the club and nothing that a few gates providing additional alternative escape routes could not sort out. Its about being reasonable. I still don't get why all clubs away fans are put up at the top though when the lower is empty, surely evacuation takes longer from the top tier? Nothing will happen unfortunately until that stand is demolished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niallzi Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Time and time again we as ask why we can't have normal segregation and use all areas of the West Stand. Time and time again we are simply told, because. Until our gates exceed 30K on a regular basis (so when we get in the prem), SYP and SAG aren't even going to wipe the dust off plans to start opening up the Lower Lep and NWC perminantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Sat there for Charlton a few years back. Was somewhat novel as I hadn't sat in that end in years, but there's something a bit eerie walking down that tunnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dot Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 reading brought about 150 supporters we have a big away end......not many clubs fill it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robowl4life Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 55 minutes ago, HOOTIE AND THE poo TU said: It's a well known fact that the next comet to hit the planet will hit the lower lep It will approach from the North West taking out the North West corner and the first block of the cantilever For that reason, SAG deem it unsafe to open I thought this was common knowledge But would that mean we could claim through insurance and have a fancy new Leppings Lane built? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torres Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 There needs to be people willing to fill the seats before we all get on our high horse Reading have poor support and the part timers aren’t falling over themselves to come in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_D Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Wonder if they'll discount the last game of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_D Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Just now, Ian_D said: Wonder if they'll discount the last game of the season. Edit: just seen the prices, £30 not much of a discount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 2 hours ago, cross owl said: Syp would shut both clubs down if they could . Bone idle shambles of a farce . SYP are completely incompetent . They couldnt organise a pi55 up in a brewery. They are not fit for purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 2 hours ago, HOOTIE AND THE poo TU said: It's a well known fact that the next comet to hit the planet will hit the lower lep It will approach from the North West taking out the North West corner and the first block of the cantilever For that reason, SAG deem it unsafe to open I thought this was common knowledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brommers Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 3 hours ago, hangonrose said: When other clubs seem to be able to sit opposing supporters virtually next to each other, I feel embarrassed that the lower Leppings Lane end is virtually always completely empty, plus the bit in the corner, and now also the the first few vertical rows in the North. Looks awful on TV. Who is at risk of what? Are we still in thrall to South Yorkshire Police for the events of 29 years ago? When will the club move forwards and start some meaningful re-siting - opposition supporters in the lower Leppings any the very least, with ours up above? Will make for better atmosphere, and look better to the outside world. No doubt all been said before, but why not some action this close-season. Didn't the club say in a previous steering committee meeting, that the club were in talks with SAG about seat closures and would take stronger action if a more reasonable approach couldn't be agreed. Or did I imagine this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat Owl Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, torres said: There needs to be people willing to fill the seats before we all get on our high horse Reading have poor support and the part timers aren’t falling over themselves to come in True. I noticed today that this year, for the first time for many many years, we are not even in the top 7 for average attendances in the Championship. It doesn't appear just because we are 15th as 3 out of the top 7 are around or below us. Edited April 22, 2018 by Flat Owl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kefalonia Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Other clubs segregate fans in same stand, so when looking sideways they can't really see each other, except for a line of stewards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torres Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 5 minutes ago, Flat Owl said: True. I noticed today that this year, for the first time for many many years, we are not even in the top 7 for average attendances in the Championship. It doesn't appear just because we are 15th as 3 out of the top 7 are around or below us. I think it’s a mainly due to the poor season, not helped by prices. If we are winning non season ticket holders will come despite the price, if we are not winning they just are not that bothered Bolton at home for £20 proved it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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