Spuddy Zelda 64 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I see that the Mhanky mob are considering introducing safe standing areas and wondering if there is demand for this at Ibrox. I have great memories of going matches and watching from the terraces. My first cup final was at Hampden in 1986 when the Bears beat Celtic 2-1 and the atmosphere was deafening. The East and West enclosures were the source of most of the noise at Ibrox. However, since all seated stadiums were introduced I have found going to matches is akin to going to the Opera (not that I go to the Opera!) where the atmosphere is empty and sterile. A whole generation has now missed out experiencing terracing and the real buzz of a football match.Many German teams have safe standing and as far as I can see the atmosphere at these matches is brilliant. I am also not aware there are any problems as such.For those who don’t know much about safe standing check this out: The other possibility about safe standing areas is that these areas could be cheaper than seated areas.I think they should be introduced now and get Ibrox rockin’!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I'd love it. We should try it out in the Copland Front, extend it possibly round the whole lower tier eventually. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluenose1972 1,405 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Half of our games our fans stand, No reason it can work for most Scottish clubs and not Rangers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFarmer 260 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 +1Having been to Hamburgs ground, the whole CF should be rail seating. Anyone whos a ST holder in there should be given first choice if they want to retain their place, or they can get the choice of a decent seat elsewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devref 201 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 am of the age when you could only sit in the stand. the terraces rocked for 90mins.,a great sound and atmosphere. no am of an age that after standing /bouncing for 90mins at Bristol that my knees got the hump. so the option of standing would be a great thing for the younger fitter guys to experience. not that some of us auld yins could not do the game some would put the youngsters to shame. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Bob 1,360 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Best place would be the enclosures but you would have to canvass the fans who have now been sitting for years in whatever area you choose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essandoh 21,208 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 The only possible reason I can see it getting postponed further or stopped from happening at Ibrox is that long-term season ticket holders may refuse to move. If it leads to a case of "well we're moving you anyway" it would leave a bitter taste.Having said that, this needs to happen and should have happened about 5 or 6 years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iang2911 423 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 The club said last year, i think, that they were looking at this and suggest BF1 as a start. Maybe my memory is playing tricks though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie 205 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I would like to see it happen. Anything that creates a bit of atmosphere has to be welcomed and the German model proves that you can stand safely at football grounds these days.With the level of CCTV and extra police at games I don't think there would be any problems with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al.G.S.Gow 27 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Seating was brought in for safety reasons.Just saying. Would rather stand up during a game myself. Complicated one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bothwellbear 1,392 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 We need this.Its a fantastic option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 The club said last year, i think, that they were looking at this and suggest BF1 as a start. Maybe my memory is playing tricks though.We can't have the standing area where the tims go. Imagine allowing them to stand during an old firm game and we all have to sit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I'd love it. We should try it out in the Copland Front, extend it possibly round the whole lower tier eventually.I wouldn't have appreciated this idea had it not been for the PSV game a few years back. Because it was exciting near the end of the match nearly everyone was standing over there and the atmosphere was amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenosebrad 452 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Can I answer the question asked there is not safe standing areas at the Glitterdome its falling down lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wearethepeople72 1,845 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 We can't have the standing area where the tims go. Imagine allowing them to stand during an old firm game and we all have to sit?They always stand anyway, like we do at parkhead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,149 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Sad to say but if the bheasts are discussing this then it shows us up again for our ineptitude.These areas would encourage younger fans to attend and that is what the bheasts are probably targeting.There also seems to be a lot of support for it which is on the link below.This would have been a better idea than poxy wifi. http://www.safestandingroadshow.co.uk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,510 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Would it not be better in a ground that is reasonably full; so this rules out Septic Park. If only I could only think of 1 ground that fills up on a regular basis, where could that be? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,149 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Would it not be better in a ground that is reasonably full; so this rules out Septic Park. If only I could only think of 1 ground that fills up on a regular basis, where could that be?No as the standing section reduces the capacity. This is a win win for them as it encourages attendance and when it's up they can then rejig fan locations and go back to seating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 No as the standing section reduces the capacity. This is a win win for them as it encourages attendance and when it's up they can then rejig fan locations and go back to seating.No it doesn't. It increases capacity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,602 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 No as the standing section reduces the capacity. This is a win win for them as it encourages attendance and when it's up they can then rejig fan locations and go back to seating.You seem to spend a lot of time on planet taig. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
californiadreamin52 339 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Do not agree with safe standing areas, but the old enclosures under the main stand is the most suitable area Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devref 201 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 No it doesn't. It increases capacity.I agree this would increase by at least 20% in the area. and the noise from the area would increase by at least 60%,. as on your feet you have no option but to sing sway and become involved with the atmosphere. fuck them in the stand who treat ibrox as a church. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Do not agree with safe standing areas, but the old enclosures under the main stand is the most suitable areaWhy do you not agree with them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,149 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 No it doesn't. It increases capacity.cheers mate, I read it wrong as the link says it can increase it:http://www.fsf.org.uk/campaigns/safe-standing/safe-standing-mythbuster/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,149 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 You seem to spend a lot of time on planet taig.and you seem to be an arsehole Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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