Safe standing
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fritter
UTC Legend
Rich people always safely stand.
Kudos
UTC Legend
Could've been clearer rather than trying to make a pointed statement.
The SGSA is a publicly funded body.
Sports Grounds Safety Authority
The Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) helps to secure the conditions for safe and enjoyable experiences for spectators at all sports grounds in England and Wales, and campaigns for safe sports grounds around the world. SGSA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the...
That's the body charging the public £1.6M a year to apparently enforce ridiculous security measures to solve a problem that simply doesn't exist.
I found their annual report for 22/23 here: https://assets.publishing.service.g...3/SGSA_Annual_Report_and_Accounts_2022-23.pdf
Interestingly saw this in their recommendations for that period:
| Recommendation | Progress to date |
| DCMS should consider whether the SGSA should play a wider role in the regulation of stewarding at football matches. | The SGSA is pursuing voluntary, non-regulatory solutions to the current challenges faced by the sector and working closely with the sector on stewarding, including working with the SIA on qualifications and the Premier League and EFL on supporting stewarding reform within football. |
Also, like apparently like all executive non-departmental public bodies, it's focused on expanding so it can squeeze more public money.
red_house
UTC Legend
Could've been clearer rather than trying to make a pointed statement.
The SGSA is a publicly funded body.
Sports Grounds Safety Authority
The Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) helps to secure the conditions for safe and enjoyable experiences for spectators at all sports grounds in England and Wales, and campaigns for safe sports grounds around the world. SGSA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the...www.gov.uk
That's the body charging the public £1.6M a year to apparently enforce ridiculous security measures to solve a problem that simply doesn't exist.
I found their annual report for 22/23 here: https://assets.publishing.service.g...3/SGSA_Annual_Report_and_Accounts_2022-23.pdf
Interestingly saw this in their recommendations for that period:
Recommendation Progress to date DCMS should consider whether the SGSA should play a wider role in the regulation of stewarding at football matches. The SGSA is pursuing voluntary, non-regulatory solutions to the current challenges faced by the sector and working closely with the sector on stewarding, including working with the SIA on qualifications and the Premier League and EFL on supporting stewarding reform within football.
Also, like apparently like all executive non-departmental public bodies, it's focused on expanding so it can squeeze more public money.
Cheers, I've never heard of them until now ( been away and was trying to catch up but the arguments started )..had this image of stewards calling cops for help which could well happen the way they're handling things and the resentment bubbling beneath the surface.
Hoof_It
Fans' Favourite
Really rich people have someone to stand for them
(usually a Tory MP)
RobTrent
UTC Legend
The Trust parroted the club line about fines etc. I asked how many fines have been given for persistent standing. No reply.Could've been clearer rather than trying to make a pointed statement.
The SGSA is a publicly funded body.
Sports Grounds Safety Authority
The Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) helps to secure the conditions for safe and enjoyable experiences for spectators at all sports grounds in England and Wales, and campaigns for safe sports grounds around the world. SGSA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the...
That's the body charging the public £1.6M a year to apparently enforce ridiculous security measures to solve a problem that simply doesn't exist.
I found their annual report for 22/23 here: https://assets.publishing.service.g...3/SGSA_Annual_Report_and_Accounts_2022-23.pdf
Interestingly saw this in their recommendations for that period:
Recommendation Progress to date DCMS should consider whether the SGSA should play a wider role in the regulation of stewarding at football matches. The SGSA is pursuing voluntary, non-regulatory solutions to the current challenges faced by the sector and working closely with the sector on stewarding, including working with the SIA on qualifications and the Premier League and EFL on supporting stewarding reform within football.
Also, like apparently like all executive non-departmental public bodies, it's focused on expanding so it can squeeze more public money.
And absolutely right that the risks involved do not warrant this approach.
Ken Baileys Ghost
Plastic
Its just a relief that a potential Hillsborough situation has been avoided.So the lower left side in the NS all got the threatening e mails I guess and were forced to sit.
The club should be proud of themselves for snuffing out this massive safety issue.
Jim_AFCB
Fans' Favourite
Some fans think safe standing = free for all.
Got to our seats just after KO today (thanks to the queue jumpers for Turnstyle C leaving those of us queuing properly at a virtual standstill for ages ) and found 3 characters occupying the positions/seats that we had season tickets for. Got abuse when asked what seats they had tickets for, (two had adjacent seats, the other was in a different row) so had to get a steward to move them on.
Got to our seats just after KO today (thanks to the queue jumpers for Turnstyle C leaving those of us queuing properly at a virtual standstill for ages ) and found 3 characters occupying the positions/seats that we had season tickets for. Got abuse when asked what seats they had tickets for, (two had adjacent seats, the other was in a different row) so had to get a steward to move them on.
RobTrent
UTC Legend
It really is pathetic. Let’s silence the part of the group that makes the most atmosphereSo the lower left side in the NS all got the threatening e mails I guess and were forced to sit.
The club should be proud of themselves for snuffing out this massive safety issue.
RobTrent
UTC Legend
Be nice to have some feedback from the club on the heavy handed approach leading to treating supporters with disdain.Get used to it ....it'll only get worse....
Why do the stewards persist in blocking the gangway and checking tickets prior to the start of the first and second half. At half time with fans going up and down the stand to the concourse or chat to a friend elsewhere they just get in the way. People were pushing them aside to get downstairs while they were checking tickets of people going upstairs. It is pathetic, they have no communication with fans they just get in the way.
