Guys,
just to put another point to the issue regarding standing-up and a bit of back-up for the stewards really, being a steward down here in Ipswich we have the same situation with the North stand supporters who want to stand during matches, unfortunately the issue is out of the stewards hands and are only
enforcing the law from the clubs head of safety who in turn has been instructed by the League to curb persistent standing on the grounds of safety. As a football supporter I love standing to watch and stand on the terraces whenever possible (especially on Clayton End), but there has to be some understanding from the supporters on this issue. I have highlighted the word
ENFORCING for a very good reason this being the attitude of the stewards who have to relay this advice to the supporter, if someone talked to me in a civilised manner and explained I would be more inclined to heed their advice, but if I had a jumped up power crazy steward (every club has them) talking to me disrespectfully then my attitude would change severely.
I hope I have shed a bit more light on this for you all.
Right i'm off for a lie down after that!!!
Tractorboy Red
