Broxi 11,484 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Surely we must look to doing the same now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoldierBlue1 499 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Source ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Where you seeing this?Surprising if true! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi 11,484 Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 Source ?BBC and STV Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoldierBlue1 499 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Thanks Broxi Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi 11,484 Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 https://twitter.com/STVRaman/status/608235951748448256 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 We can't afford it plain and simple. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Bit of a dramatic way to hide all the empty seats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Surely we must look to doing the same now?I guess they're used to standing in the dole queue Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 We need to try and do this too would love a standing section Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Yea to be honest, we have to look to do it as well now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi 11,484 Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 We can't afford it plain and simple.What's to afford? Stripping out seats and putting in bars? Can't be an overly expensive ordeal or maybe I'm just being naive.Surely the extra buzz and excitement from fans would make up for it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,933 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Would love this at Ibrox Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 We'll get refused,you know it and I know it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr3_bear 14,862 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Aye the council will no doubt fund it themselves Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wully 47,356 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 They got permission to touch weans aswell it seems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wearethepeople72 1,845 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 CELTIC were today given the go-ahead to install standing areas at Parkhead.The "safe standing" area could be open by the start of 2016/17 season, the club revealed today.It is proposed that the rail seating area will initially accommodate up to 2600 supporters.Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell said: "Celtic has worked tirelessly on this issue and we are delighted that this permission has finally been granted"."The introduction of rail seating at Celtic Park represents an investment in spectator safety."Across football globally, the reality is that some supporters are choosing to stand at matches."This is something we must accept and manage and also understand the positive effect which these areas have on atmosphere at matches"."Celtic's primary objective will always be the safety and comfort of its supporters - this new system will now allow fans to stand safely at matches."Rail seating has been in place in European football for some time and there has been considerable demand for some form of "safe standing" within the UK and particularly from our supporters."We are sure the rail seating section will prove very popular with supporters and we look forward to its introduction.""I would like to thank Glasgow City Council for their support in delivering this measure and for the backing they have given to Celtic's focus on safety at matches."Safety and Security expert Dr Steve Frosdick has been closely involved in Celtic's work in this area and in the application to Glasgow City Council.Steve added: "This is a great day for the club and its fans. This is a pioneering move by Celtic and one which has spectator safety at its core"."For the first time in the UK, football fans will be able to stand to watch the game from purpose-built accommodation which is demonstrably safe. The club and its fans are to be congratulated for the way they have worked together to make the case to the authorities. Glasgow City Council and the emergency services are also to be commended, firstly for their rigorous scrutiny of the proposal and secondly for having the courage to grant the first approval.""Although standing up throughout the match has become increasingly common, persistent standing between rows of seats has been a concern for football clubs and the authorities. Clearly the club was keen to find a better way of safely accommodating those fans who wanted to stand"."There was of course no question of going back to the standing terraces of old. However the new style rail seating found in Germany and Austria provides the solution the club was seeking. The seat folds away and each fan stands in their own designated space behind a waist-high rail"."This is a system which has operated successfully in Europe for a number of years and I am convinced it is one which will prove to be highly successful and popular at Celtic Park." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnionMen 411 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Their ground should have been the last ground to have that accepted. It's a steep, breezeblock deathtrap.A stadium like Ibrox or even a smaller ground with under 20k capacity would have been a safer bet for Standing-Section trials. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 What's to afford? Stripping out seats and putting in bars? Can't be an overly expensive ordeal or maybe I'm just being naive.Surely the extra buzz and excitement from fans would make up for itJust pretend the first home game is an away game and the mongs will tear the seats out for free Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr3_bear 14,862 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 We'll get refused,you know it and I know it.They will probably blame it on the risk of fans standing in a sectarian manner . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 What's to afford? Stripping out seats and putting in bars? Can't be an overly expensive ordeal or maybe I'm just being naive.Surely the extra buzz and excitement from fans would make up for itIf only that was the case, safe standing is hugely expensive to install.I agree a standing area would be great I would love the bottom of the Copland, Govan and Broomloan to be standing but we simply don't have the money and won't for a longtime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 if these cunts can afford to install Rail Seating we are further behind them financially than we think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 If only that was the case, safe standing is hugely expensive to install.I agree a standing area would be great I would love the bottom of the Copland, Govan and Broomloan to be standing but we simply don't have the money and won't for a longtime.Turning the Copland Front in to a stading section would be immense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Lets not get too excited.They are talking about 2k-3k capacity. That will be a fairly small trial section. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Turning the Copland Front in to a stading section would be immense.Would lift the atmosphere by 100% easy, maybe one day when we really are back on our feet and getting shirt deals like the scum bastards are getting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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