I definitely would and this article suggests, correctly in my view, that home records would generally improve for the teams that introduced safe standing areas.
https://www.theguardian.com/football...antage-studies
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I definitely would and this article suggests, correctly in my view, that home records would generally improve for the teams that introduced safe standing areas.
https://www.theguardian.com/football...antage-studies
No, I definitely wouldn’t.
Yes. I definitely would.
Absolutely I'd love to stand again. I know we'll never get terraces back but safe standing would be a step in the right direction (no pun intended, there's sure to be one lurking in there somewhere).
Attendances and atmosphere might very well improve. Would they change costing structures to accommodate it though?
No. As I'm getting older my knees don't feel great with continued standing.
Yes.
No. The main reason I say that is because I find it hard standing anywhere for long periods of time due to knees and back problems.
Whilst I was against all seater stadia originally, I think it would be a backward step to re-introduce standing.
There could also be clubs who would "bend the rules" regarding numbers and stewarding would almost certainly become even more difficult than it is at the moment.
Whilst I wouldn't/couldn't stand, I feel (safe) standing areas could well improve the atmosphere.
As long as those areas aren't in front of me.
I always liked being able to mingle amongst the group of us who went, and if there was a mate who came for the odd game it was fine, he'd easily be able to watch with us.
Canton Stand blocks 104-107 stand anyway
Yes I would
No ! My knees are f ucked
I am in the Canton Stand block 104 & everyone around me stands anyway.
Yes, definitely.
Definitely if the tickets were cheaper
100% standing for me. I'm old and I ache, had a slipped disc, got sciatica, but just can't settle to watch football sitting down.
Yes, I much prefer standing. And it's been proved beyond doubt that standing is not inherently unsafe. Even a majority of Liverpool fans have voted for it. It's about choice isn't it. Ideally at CCS you could have standing in the Canton, seating everywhere else.
The only problem with safe standing is that you have to stand next to your "seat". One of the best things about terraces was, as lardy mentions, friends that don't have a season ticket being able to stand with you rather than in a different part of the ground. Having said that, I'd prefer rail seating over sitting down all day long. I feel a right berk singing while sat down.
I certainly don’t think it would be a step backwards. I understand your reasons for wanting to sit, but those that still want to stand should be catered for. Personally I think it creates a better atmosphere, and I’ve yet to see a single fan at any ground remain seated to celebrate a goal.
When we played Liverpool at Wembley in 2010, a guy in front of me jumped up when we scored the 1st, and fell about 3 rows down, almost breaking his neck! Luckily he escaped unhurt.
Safe standing is a definite yes from me.
Absolutely.
I view football the same as gigs.
Sitting down just ain’t the same.
Plus my back is fecked and sitting in a plastic seat really doesn’t help.
Indeed. Sitting down at a football game just doesn't seem right. There should be both designated standing and sitting areas, the latter to accommodate those who are unsteady on their pins.
Suppose I'm just gettin' old and grumpy!
When I occasionally go to away games I end up standing as those around stand. The difference at home is that I don't tend to drink at home games and as such I like to watch the game sat down.
When away I will tend to have a good drink and I agree that not only is the match experience different, it is more exciting whether winning or losing... possibly due to the alcohol (which also has good anaesthetic properties!)
Concur with the gig standing too.... sitting down just doesnt feel right. Neither would going to a gig and not drinking.
Okay, standing for away fans only then (but limit the numbers at CCS :biggrin:)
One of the benefits of sitting down when Slade was manager, was that when you fell asleep you didn't fall over.
I like standing more than sitting but by half time I'm ready for a nice sit down.
Just getting old as others have posted.
A definite backward step. Many people stand at games anyway, and clubs would pass on the costs of re-introducing standing to the fans despite bringing in billions collectively through TV money.
I stand when I go to watch Merthyr but find myself walking around a bit because it kills my back to stand in one place too long.
I think rail seating would be perfect for most areas of the ground. This allows you to stand up but also rest back against something if a little less steady on your pins. My Dad has had both his knees replaced but sitting actually makes them worse...
The ability to shout or sing is definitely hindered when seated and, as others have noted, half the fun of going to a game is being with your mates. Anything that allowed you to stand together is to be encouraged. Perhaps you just buy a ticket to a part of the ground with rail seats but no designated seat? this would also encourage larger walk-up crowds I'd hope
If I was a ST holder at the CCS, probably not. However, I still think it's a good idea.
Do Celtic have the same system as Dortmund? Because Dortmund looks much better.
Definately, I actually dislike sitting at football matches. I miss the old Bob Bank :cry:
Would I? No but that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t like to see it back.
Standing section near the away fans would do atmosphere wonders
yes from me, of course i would
nothing better than standing at a game :thumbup:
on the plus side, seating is good if you take your children, they can at least stand a chance of seeing the game
Like others my knees are shot but I would much prefer to stand on an old style terrace.
At 5 '10 I am hardly the tallest but these new all seated stadiums seem to have limited leg room that gives me a significant amount of discomfort.
The chance to stretch and walk about would be a plus for me and, I reckon, may improve the atmosphere and maybe , just maybe, give a cheaper price option.
The reality is though that the closest we are likely to get is the safe standing and the clubs will almost certainly keep prices at a similar level.