Inigo 32,526 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I disagree with that buddy, people can be more vocal at the games regardless of seating/standing arrangements, they need no certain areas to do so, a lot of people will be against the standing areas in all stands as we have an age group from 60+ who's legs obviously couldn't take 90 mins of standing, i've been to a few away games this season and i'm only 28 and my legs can't take 90 mins of standing, what chance have the pensioners got ?.They can sit down. It would only be in limited areas. Safe standing has improved German atmospheres by all accounts. The atmoshpere when there was standing in this country was better (although there may have been other factors responsible for this as well). I tend to believe that people are more inclined to get involved if they're not sitting on their arses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 They can sit down. It would only be in limited areas. Safe standing has improved German atmospheres by all accounts. The atmoshpere when there was standing in this country was better (although there may have been other factors responsible for this as well). I tend to believe that people are more inclined to get involved if they're not sitting on their arses.They can sit down lol ? i'm talking about standing areas, do you think olders bears are just gonna get fucked about into other areas because they want to allocate a standing section ? i'd not be happy if i've sat in an area for many many years and they want to replace it with standing, you can see the point and my point about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkBroadband 203 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 It's a big yes from me!The old East Enclosure used to be a brilliant atmosphere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,205 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I disagree with that buddy, people can be more vocal at the games regardless of seating/standing arrangements, they need no certain areas to do so, a lot of people will be against the standing areas in all stands as we have an age group from 60+ who's legs obviously couldn't take 90 mins of standing, i've been to a few away games this season and i'm only 28 and my legs can't take 90 mins of standing, what chance have the pensioners got ?.Obviously pensioners and people unable to stand for 90 minutes would buy tickets into the seated areas of the ground. It would only be one area of the ground and nobody would be forced to buy tickets there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Obviously pensioners and people unable to stand for 90 minutes would buy tickets into the seated areas of the ground. It would only be one area of the ground and nobody would be forced to buy tickets there.But the point i'm making is, that if pensioners sit in the areas that they're wanting to make standing they're not going to be happy about getting fucked about to different stands, as i said above specially if they've sat there as a ST holder for many years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,526 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 They can sit down lol ? i'm talking about standing areas, do you think olders bears are just gonna get fucked about into other areas because they want to allocate a standing section ? i'd not be happy if i've sat in an area for many many years and they want to replace it with standing, you can see the point and my point about it.I can, but I'd punt the old codgers to another area. As I say, the greater good... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,526 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I have vague memories of the enclosure when it was standing. Did it have an effect on the atmosphere?Yes. It was consistently the loudest area. The Copland used to do not too badly as well, but the atmosphere there has gone the way of the Dodo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I can, but I'd punt the old codgers to another area. As I say, the greater good...Fair enough mate, personally i'd make the full Broomloan standing if it were to happen, and keep it that way when the bheasts come to visit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,205 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 But the point i'm making is, that if pensioners sit in the areas that they're wanting to make standing they're not going to be happy about getting fucked about to different stands, as i said above specially if they've sat there as a ST holder for many years.These same pensioners for years enjoyed the atmosphere that Ibrox used to have, and for the sake of awkwardness they'd deny the younger generation the chance to have even a bit of the same?This'll probably go around and around Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wearethepeople72 1,845 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 IMO we should just do what most teams do down south and have standing in a few stands anyway. Maybe in the whole of the broomy front and the copland or one of the enclosures. This would help improve the atmosphere in the ground in general and there would be much more singing around the ground instead of relying on the UB/BO to create an atmosphere every game. Problem with this is there is far too many mones who would tell folk to sit down but if most teams down south do it I don't see how it couldn't happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,526 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Fair enough mate, personally i'd make the full Broomloan standing if it were to happen, and keep it that way when the bheasts come to visit.Not a bad idea. Instead of the temporary plastic seating that can be fitted in most safe standing areas, we could bring in ripped, pish stained, flea infested green armchairs whenever they visit so they feel at home. Concord reached. Make it so! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 These same pensioners for years enjoyed the atmosphere that Ibrox used to have, and for the sake of awkwardness they'd deny the younger generation the chance to have even a bit of the same?This'll probably go around and around Mate you've got to remember the last time Ibrox had a standing area was the late 80's 20 odd years ago, those guys who used to bounce around in the enclosures are no longer the same energetic guys they used to be lol probably in their late 60's now with fucked knees from years of standing and bouncing around Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Not a bad idea. Instead of the temporary plastic seating that can be fitted in most safe standing areas, we could bring in ripped, pish stained, flea infested green armchairs whenever they visit so they feel at home. Concord reached. Make it so! why not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,205 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Mate you've got to remember the last time Ibrox had a standing area was the late 80's 20 odd years ago, those guys who used to bounce around in the enclosures are no longer the same energetic guys they used to be lol probably in their late 60's now with fucked knees from years of standing and bouncing around That's why they're going into seated areas Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQueensEleven 1,355 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I disagree with that buddy, people can be more vocal at the games regardless of seating/standing arrangements, they need no certain areas to do so, a lot of people will be against the standing areas in all stands as we have an age group from 60+ who's legs obviously couldn't take 90 mins of standing, i've been to a few away games this season and i'm only 28 and my legs can't take 90 mins of standing, what chance have the pensioners got ?.Sitting down does my back in... I'd rather stand the entire game, however like people have already mentioned, I'd be moaned at. The atmosphere at Ibrox is embarrassing in comparison to even 10 years ago. People seem more interested in being on their phone or constantly moaning than singing and cheering their team on. All you have to do is look at the Sheffield Wednesday friendly to get an idea of how impressive our fans are when vocal. More people recorded and or looked at the fans that game than they did the football. Imagine that all around Ibrox, not only would it encourage the players, but it makes the games seem more interesting as well.I'm not sure how you don't understand that standing sections generate more atmosphere than sitting sections... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Can only dream.Tarriers miles ahead of us in that department. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Safe standing areas? When I hear that phrase, it always makes me wonder about the hidden perils of sitting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 We have much, much bigger issues to discuss at the AGM.An Orange strip? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph67 1 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 prefer bending doon at porkheid than standing Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangersfc77 170 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 :000000082: :000000082:Safe standing areas?When I hear that phrase, it always makes me wonder about the hidden perils of sitting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastcoastbear 122 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Ideally I'd like to see the whole Copland standing. Realisticlly, probably the EE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 1,480 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I really miss doing the bouncy In The East Enclosure. I would love it back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayesteady 78 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I have vague memories of the enclosure when it was standing. Did it have an effect on the atmosphere?As I recall not for long as over the period the ground was being redeveloped into new stands the Copland end tended to retain the core of the singing bears. The enclosure was the last to be seated and did attract the more vocal / chanters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,510 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I really hope someone stands up for the club on this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Been talk about us doing this before. Blue order I'm sure wanted the area under the tv maybe at Copland end. Who knows if it will ever happen but I'd like it to happen anyways. Also bring back the option of a pint at half time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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