by Mr Irascible » 04 Aug 2013 11:29
by One8Seven1 » 04 Aug 2013 11:58
by Schards#2 » 04 Aug 2013 12:08
by One8Seven1 » 04 Aug 2013 12:26
Schards#2 The only alternative at the Mad Stad would be to give away fans a portion of the East Stand which I don't think would be practical or desirable.
In terms of making the away fans most anonymous, a corner or an upper tier is the best bet but our ground isn't configured to accomodate this.
by Alexander Litvinenko » 04 Aug 2013 13:12
One8Seven1Schards#2 The only alternative at the Mad Stad would be to give away fans a portion of the East Stand which I don't think would be practical or desirable.
In terms of making the away fans most anonymous, a corner or an upper tier is the best bet but our ground isn't configured to accomodate this.
They're in the best place in terms of security and atmosphere with the home fans, but we should keep the numbers down to the one half of the south stand and not a seat more, otherwise as said, we give them an instant advantage, and it does make a difference. Otherwise I think we have the perfect set-up.
by peterroyal76 » 04 Aug 2013 13:27
by Alexander Litvinenko » 04 Aug 2013 13:30
by The Rouge » 04 Aug 2013 20:53
by bobby1413 » 04 Aug 2013 20:59
The Rouge Can we not put them where the Reading fans currently sit in the South Stand (when we only allocate half the stand). Then we could maybe increase the noise with them adding to the volume from Y24-Y26..
by The Real Sandhurst Royal » 05 Aug 2013 07:31
by Winchester Royal » 05 Aug 2013 14:07
by Alexander Litvinenko » 05 Aug 2013 14:11
bobby1413The Rouge Can we not put them where the Reading fans currently sit in the South Stand (when we only allocate half the stand). Then we could maybe increase the noise with them adding to the volume from Y24-Y26..
Wasn't that how it used to be?
I remember the first game when the fans were moved to where they are now. The difference in atmosphere was massive.
I remember Pompey two seasons ago too when they were seated in the south, nearest the North Stand - poor atmosphere compared to if they are right next to Y26.
by 72 bus » 05 Aug 2013 14:38
by Fox Talbot » 05 Aug 2013 14:52
Alexander Litvinenkobobby1413The Rouge Can we not put them where the Reading fans currently sit in the South Stand (when we only allocate half the stand). Then we could maybe increase the noise with them adding to the volume from Y24-Y26..
Wasn't that how it used to be?
I remember the first game when the fans were moved to where they are now. The difference in atmosphere was massive.
I remember Pompey two seasons ago too when they were seated in the south, nearest the North Stand - poor atmosphere compared to if they are right next to Y26.
Yep - those in charge were worried about the flashpoint under the scoreboard where 12-year-olds congregate to make gestures at each other, so they tried it out with them in the other side on the premise that those in the W & UW wouldn't be so lary.
Not sure whether the experiment was a success, but that "half" is slightly smaller, so there are commercial advantages in selling the West "half" so that might be why they reverted.
by parky » 05 Aug 2013 15:08
Winchester Royal Cram them under the scoreboard and get rid of the ambulance entrance thing and turn it into a concourse. They can then have Y26-R27, and then when you need to give a little more, just take more of the South Stand.
That way, there aren't away fans behind the goal and when there's less of them, they can be shoved in the corner.
by Royal Ginger » 05 Aug 2013 22:35
parkyWinchester Royal Cram them under the scoreboard and get rid of the ambulance entrance thing and turn it into a concourse. They can then have Y26-R27, and then when you need to give a little more, just take more of the South Stand.
That way, there aren't away fans behind the goal and when there's less of them, they can be shoved in the corner.
^ This.
I'm sure I saw this advocated on this board before. This is the where the away fans are at Cardiff's new ground.
by bobby1413 » 05 Aug 2013 22:41
Royal GingerparkyWinchester Royal Cram them under the scoreboard and get rid of the ambulance entrance thing and turn it into a concourse. They can then have Y26-R27, and then when you need to give a little more, just take more of the South Stand.
That way, there aren't away fans behind the goal and when there's less of them, they can be shoved in the corner.
^ This.
I'm sure I saw this advocated on this board before. This is the where the away fans are at Cardiff's new ground.
Yeah, screw the oxf*rd ambulances
Honestly i think they're fine where they are. The problem is that there's no Reading noise on the other side of the south. Push those as season ticket seats and give the day trippers half of the North Stand.
by Royal Ginger » 05 Aug 2013 22:46
by SLAMMED » 05 Aug 2013 22:50
by bobby1413 » 05 Aug 2013 22:59
SLAMMED The away fans are in the best place in terns of banter between home and away. It always makes me laugh when they sell the right hand side of the south stand and they try and wind up the west stand
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