Why the need for such a big gap in the BSK today? I know Cardiff have a bit of a reputation, but considering there are 46 League games alone in England every weekend with very little disorder actually taking place inside the stadium I was puzzled as to why so many seats were left empty to increase the segregation. Not only are people forced to sit in the corners of the stand but the catering arrangements were nothing short of diabolical. Having been to games all over England and even in Europe it really struggle to understand why we need such a big gap, surely its to the detriment of the club?
Why the big gap?
Re: Why the big gap?
Its so Bill Shankly Can see the game!!!!😉
Where_is_Big_George? said:
Its so Bill Shankly Can see the game!!!!😉
Re: Why the big gap?
I know what you mean, but then why not go as far as shutting the BSK and make everyone sit on the Finney and Kelly? My point is simple, if they are going to open it, then use it to its fullest potential. I mean how many people didnt spend anything at half time due the the length of the queue? We have Shaw papping on about no money etc etc yet we are shutting down outlets which could provide a good source of income. Granted, a couple of hundred pints aint going to land us that £1m striker, but every penny helps doesnt it?
Also, are those casual fans going to want to go on knowing they may have to pay £21 to sit in a crap seat when there are hundreds of premium viewing seats remaining empty?
Dribbler said:
I know what you mean, but then why not go as far as shutting the BSK and make everyone sit on the Finney and Kelly? My point is simple, if they are going to open it, then use it to its fullest potential. I mean how many people didnt spend anything at half time due the the length of the queue? We have Shaw papping on about no money etc etc yet we are shutting down outlets which could provide a good source of income. Granted, a couple of hundred pints aint going to land us that £1m striker, but every penny helps doesnt it?
Also, are those casual fans going to want to go on knowing they may have to pay £21 to sit in a crap seat when there are hundreds of premium viewing seats remaining empty?
Re: Why the big gap?
No it doesnt actually. Man Utd play Man Cty without a massive segregation, same with the Murkeydive derby at the weekend. Granted if Cardiff were playing Swansea then I can understand the large segregation (still do not agree with it though), so why the need? We have played much higher profile fixtures, Leeds play offs and Burnely in league with less segregation, so cant see the need to do it against Cardiff.
rick_pne said:
No it doesnt actually. Man Utd play Man Cty without a massive segregation, same with the Murkeydive derby at the weekend. Granted if Cardiff were playing Swansea then I can understand the large segregation (still do not agree with it though), so why the need? We have played much higher profile fixtures, Leeds play offs and Burnely in league with less segregation, so cant see the need to do it against Cardiff.
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CAMRPNE
Re: Why the big gap?
It may be down to the need for policing/stewarding. Presumably safety regulations dictate that the level of support is proportional to the number of sections open aswell as the crowd size. The practice of closing sections of grounds and forcing people into smaller areas is common at many stadia we visit. It is frustrating because there would be some fine views to be had from the middle of the shankly, but until the crowds are large enough to justify opening additional blocks to PNE supporters it will not be done.
We have opened the next block on a few occasions last season for games with larger crowds, or where there were large numbers of free school tickets given out for the BSK. Perhaps now the schools are back we will see the same being done again.
I would also like the lower half of that block (M/N) to be made available to the university to sell via there ticket office to try and tap into students. Then the better seats, Rows 16-26 could be sold to PNE fans, and the back 10 or so rows made available for the singing group from the back of the BSK. This should satisfy everyone (almost) and hopefully bring in a few more potential fans.
It may be down to the need for policing/stewarding. Presumably safety regulations dictate that the level of support is proportional to the number of sections open aswell as the crowd size. The practice of closing sections of grounds and forcing people into smaller areas is common at many stadia we visit. It is frustrating because there would be some fine views to be had from the middle of the shankly, but until the crowds are large enough to justify opening additional blocks to PNE supporters it will not be done.
We have opened the next block on a few occasions last season for games with larger crowds, or where there were large numbers of free school tickets given out for the BSK. Perhaps now the schools are back we will see the same being done again.
I would also like the lower half of that block (M/N) to be made available to the university to sell via there ticket office to try and tap into students. Then the better seats, Rows 16-26 could be sold to PNE fans, and the back 10 or so rows made available for the singing group from the back of the BSK. This should satisfy everyone (almost) and hopefully bring in a few more potential fans.
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Re: Why the big gap?
they mentioned this in the pre match briefing
it was because last year there where a number of coin throwing incidents (from both sides) - they where at it again on Saturday weekend too 😱
they mentioned this in the pre match briefing
it was because last year there where a number of coin throwing incidents (from both sides) - they where at it again on Saturday weekend too 😱
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CAMRPNE
Re: Why the big gap?
Cardif have a big net across the middle of their stand to segregate the home and away fans. It is correct that we do not want to see such a thing at Deepdale.
Seems I should be glad I sit about 9 seats in from the divide in that case, I was not aware of any real problems with coin throwing etc.
Cardif have a big net across the middle of their stand to segregate the home and away fans. It is correct that we do not want to see such a thing at Deepdale.
Seems I should be glad I sit about 9 seats in from the divide in that case, I was not aware of any real problems with coin throwing etc.