I thought @Wendoverman was the only person who doesn’t sit in the “main” stand.
From my lofty perch in the Frank Adams stand I remember what looked like a motionless grey mass (sorry , scattering) of mostly inanimate individuals, many with arms folded. I used to disturb the peace and wake the slumbering regulars on my rare visits to that stand for friendlies (remember them?) and lesser cup encounters.
Lots of people stand along the back row in the WhateverItIsCalledNow Stand @micra , some of us can even manage to stand for the whole 108 minutes without fainting, wheezing or having to lean against the wall gasping for breath.
This box will be blank. I had second thoughts about posting a comment about @Wendoverman but deletion doesn’t clear the username and empty box. Know what I mean.
Hope I've not upset you @micra only meant as a quip about the perceived aged demographic and alleged undemonstrative nature levelled at the main stand. Both of which stereotypes I find myself a member.
Main stand me but stand up at the front by the fence in what used to be called the paddock, although we obviously pay for a seat. Great view from there.
I’m confused (as usual). @Malone is referring to a level area in front of a tiered seated area. Leaning on the pitchside rail.
So, terraces don’t count, whether or not they’re in front of a seated area. Paying for a seat and not using it seems odd although I’ve done it in the past for cheap one off matches. Great to feel almost part of the action.
I swear 90% of gasroom threads are you seeking explanations 🤣
But yes, any goon can stand up "in front of" (happy?) their seat (rather than "in" their seat, although there are some ropey seats where you probably could stand "in" the seat).
The distinction is specifically paying for a high priced seat, yet going and leaning up against a stand.
Mostly @bargepole watches from a comfy armchair, along with 99% of other people who claim to be football supporters of team Sky.
Although some would say football lost its appeal when you no longer had to watch wedged in an upright position on an over packed terrace, surrounded by a haze of cigarette fumes.
As well as the overcrowded terrace and smoke haze, you forgot to mention the bloke standing behind you, using the rolled -up programme sticking out of your pocket as a urinal.
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Isn't that just the fallout zone for crips crumbs?
If the option came about to either improve and expand the terrace or repair the terrace and redevelop the 'main' stand, what would the community want?
A big terrace like Exeter's would be amazing
Really quality terrace that one.
Which makes the away terrace there even the crapper.
Pretty sure they bought that off Barnet and reassembled it
Superb
Barely anyone sits in the main stand, so for me it’s a no brainer
I thought @Wendoverman was the only person who doesn’t sit in the “main” stand.
From my lofty perch in the Frank Adams stand I remember what looked like a motionless grey mass (sorry , scattering) of mostly inanimate individuals, many with arms folded. I used to disturb the peace and wake the slumbering regulars on my rare visits to that stand for friendlies (remember them?) and lesser cup encounters.
And there’s me thinking all the old people sat in the Frank Adams stand 😉.
Lots of people stand along the back row in the WhateverItIsCalledNow Stand @micra , some of us can even manage to stand for the whole 108 minutes without fainting, wheezing or having to lean against the wall gasping for breath.
This box will be blank. I had second thoughts about posting a comment about @Wendoverman but deletion doesn’t clear the username and empty box. Know what I mean.
Hope I've not upset you @micra only meant as a quip about the perceived aged demographic and alleged undemonstrative nature levelled at the main stand. Both of which stereotypes I find myself a member.
Main stand me but stand up at the front by the fence in what used to be called the paddock, although we obviously pay for a seat. Great view from there.
You’d never do that. I’m not in love with you though.
Strange concept when you think about it.
Paying for a seat, yet taking what is usually the lesser and cheaper option of standing.
Wonder if there are many other grounds that have such a set up.
The main stand at Cheltenham is similar, although I'm not sure if it's an actual terrace at the front.
And possibly Carlisle, which I believe has the largest standing capacity of any ground in England.
Any away end in the country
People standing up in their seats is an utterly different concept to what is being described.
Bottom of the class with you.
I’m confused (as usual). @Malone is referring to a level area in front of a tiered seated area. Leaning on the pitchside rail.
So, terraces don’t count, whether or not they’re in front of a seated area. Paying for a seat and not using it seems odd although I’ve done it in the past for cheap one off matches. Great to feel almost part of the action.
Standing in a seat (Malone) sounds precarious.
I swear 90% of gasroom threads are you seeking explanations 🤣
But yes, any goon can stand up "in front of" (happy?) their seat (rather than "in" their seat, although there are some ropey seats where you probably could stand "in" the seat).
The distinction is specifically paying for a high priced seat, yet going and leaning up against a stand.
I have absolutely no idea why anyone would want to spend 2 hours standing up to watch a football match, when there are perfectly good seats available.
If you want to stand and watch, there are loads of teams featuring knackered and overweight over-40s, playing on The Rye every Sunday morning.
Sigh
It’s a football match not a theatre or cinematic production.
The idea is to sing/shout for your team. Generally singing is done stood up (musicians/choirs etc etc)
Whenever something like this crosses your mind, pause, reflect and then remember that not everyone thinks the same things
Mostly @bargepole watches from a comfy armchair, along with 99% of other people who claim to be football supporters of team Sky.
Although some would say football lost its appeal when you no longer had to watch wedged in an upright position on an over packed terrace, surrounded by a haze of cigarette fumes.
If that's the case, why was it made compulsory for many years, for PL and Championship clubs to have all-seater stadiums?
That was relaxed in 2022, but only for clubs who can meet strict criteria for safe standing areas.
Probably more interesting than watching thugs throwing eggs about!
As well as the overcrowded terrace and smoke haze, you forgot to mention the bloke standing behind you, using the rolled -up programme sticking out of your pocket as a urinal.
Since everybody would p**s down the back of the legs of the guy in front I didn't think it needed saying.