Safe Standing

[vanderark14]

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/897755/premier-league-to-oppose-standing-areas-in-english-stadiums?campaign=rss&source=soccernet&cc=5739

 

It was going to be discussed by the sports minister but looks like its a no go.

 

this quotes shows just how out of touch these f**king idiots are

 

"Our view is that the benefits of all-seater stadia far outweigh the return of standing areas," Johnson said. "They have led to more women and more children attending the games and no matter how safe standing can be made, seating is always safer. We will not be encouraging the Government to change the law."

 

"Since the Taylor Report and the introduction of all-seater stadia crowd management and the supporter experience has improved significantly. In matters of safety and security we consider the advice of the police and the licensing authorities to be paramount and they remain clear on this issue."

 

the part in bold is utter bollocks from my point of view

[Dynamo]

Wonder what supporters they polled on that one.

Standings on the increase anyway, so folk will just stand at their seat.