South Stand only for Rochdale game

Titanic99 · 28-07-2009, 19:07

I noticed on the website that we are only opening the South Stand for the above game.

A couple of observatons/queries on this:

Atmosphere- I actually think this will be better, people gathered together should create more noise
Brian Laws- I bet he's going to love standing in front of the crowd if things aren't going well
What does it hold- Not sure what this stand holds, not sure if they will include Family Stand and not sure what the anticipated attendance is an whether these can be accomodated.

On the whole I think it is a good idea if rather sad that we are admitting now that it will be nearly empty.

I just hope we've thought the logistics through

http://www.swfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,1...735605,00.html

Panthera · 28-07-2009, 19:10

stewards from 3 stands all on one stand....they'll out number the fans for that match

CorkerSWFC · 28-07-2009, 19:10

It's crap when they do that especially for actual game's be it league cup or whatever, i'll be there but will be finding a seat away from all the south stand prawn sandwich brigade lol.

Titanic99 · 28-07-2009, 19:12

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Originally Posted by CorkerSWFC

It's crap when they do that especially for actual game's be it league cup or whatever, i'll be there but will be finding a seat away from all the south stand prawn sandwich brigade lol.

Not sure you'll have that choice, any idea what it holds and whether this includes the family area!!!

CorkerSWFC · 28-07-2009, 19:14

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Originally Posted by Titanic99

Not sure you'll have that choice, any idea what it holds and whether this includes the family area!!!

11.354 at the last count

canadablade · 28-07-2009, 19:32

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Originally Posted by Titanic99

I noticed on the website that we are only opening the South Stand for the above game.

A couple of observatons/queries on this:

Atmosphere- I actually think this will be better, people gathered together should create more noise
Brian Laws- I bet he's going to love standing in front of the crowd if things aren't going well
What does it hold- Not sure what this stand holds, not sure if they will include Family Stand and not sure what the anticipated attendance is an whether these can be accomodated.

On the whole I think it is a good idea if rather sad that we are admitting now that it will be nearly empty.

I just hope we've thought the logistics through

http://www.swfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,1...735605,00.html

How will this affect sales of meat pies and drinks, people wont want to queue and spend their money and so wednesday will lose income.
Also where do they expect to put the Rochdale fans and where will they be able to park up thier tandem ?

crookesey · 28-07-2009, 19:34

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Originally Posted by CorkerSWFC

It's crap when they do that especially for actual game's be it league cup or whatever, i'll be there but will be finding a seat away from all the south stand prawn sandwich brigade lol.

Corker, I have done the South Stand for donkeys years, ever since there was a cock up on the Kop turnstiles, the price on the Kop was five shillings, my mate and I decided to leg it to the then none segregated Leppings Lane end. As we passed the turnstiles for the South Stand we noticed the then uncovered seats cost six shillings and sixpence, we have been there ever since, a bit more expensive now.

The bottom of the South Stand (the old uncovered seats part) is still fine, believe me, no prawn sandwich brigade there. I have never felt comfortable more further back but still like my old uncovered seats part of the ground.

CorkerSWFC · 28-07-2009, 19:36

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Originally Posted by crookesey

Corker, I have done the South Stand for donkeys years, ever since there was a cock up on the Kop turnstiles, the price on the Kop was five shillings, my mate and I decided to leg it to the then none segregated Leppings Lane end. As we passed the turnstiles for the South Stand we noticed the then uncovered seats cost six shillings and sixpence, we have been there ever since, a bit more expensive now.

The bottom of the South Stand (the old uncovered seats part) is still fine, believe me, no prawn sandwich brigade there. I have never felt comfortable more further back but still like my old uncovered seats part of the ground.

Cheers for the tip, do you mean the side towards the away fan's pal.

NERVY-OWL · 28-07-2009, 19:40

it will be a wierd atmosphere tbh, never keen on games when this is done but i can understand them doing it, even with all stands in use i bet the attendance would only be around 10k, unless there was some kind of offer on.

Titanic99 · 28-07-2009, 19:52

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Originally Posted by david82

it will be a wierd atmosphere tbh, never keen on games when this is done but i can understand them doing it, even with all stands in use i bet the attendance would only be around 10k, unless there was some kind of offer on.

I think it will be better, at least with everyone together some noise wll be made (good or bad), whereas it would be a bit like spot the fans if all areas are open.

Canada Blade does have a point though, will we open an area for away fans whilst denying our own fans the same option?

What is this cup-tie season ticket thing it mentions, does it just mean you can't have your normal seat or can you buy one that covers cup games?

daftlad · 28-07-2009, 19:53

One stand open-arent the steps painted yet on the other stands

Panthera · 28-07-2009, 19:55

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Originally Posted by canadablade

How will this affect sales of meat pies and drinks, people wont want to queue and spend their money and so wednesday will lose income.
Also where do they expect to put the Rochdale fans and where will they be able to park up thier tandem ?

shouldn't affect it one bit the stand holds well over the expectant crowd for that match and the pie's will be flowing along with the beer

CorkerSWFC · 28-07-2009, 20:00

On Saturday the south was cramped at half time, and it took pretty long to get a pint, and there was only about 3000 wednesdayites on it then.

freyasdad · 28-07-2009, 20:02

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Originally Posted by david82

it will be a wierd atmosphere tbh, never keen on games when this is done but i can understand them doing it, even with all stands in use i bet the attendance would only be around 10k, unless there was some kind of offer on.

Oh no dave You said OFFER

NERVY-OWL · 28-07-2009, 20:03

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Originally Posted by Titanic99

I think it will be better, at least with everyone together some noise wll be made (good or bad), whereas it would be a bit like spot the fans if all areas are open.

Canada Blade does have a point though, will we open an area for away fans whilst denying our own fans the same option?
What is this cup-tie season ticket thing it mentions, does it just mean you can't have your normal seat or can you buy one that covers cup games?

the south and west lower will be open i guess. cant put away fans on the south and i guess they will want to bring a couple at least.

Panthera · 28-07-2009, 20:15

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Originally Posted by CorkerSWFC

On Saturday the south was cramped at half time, and it took pretty long to get a pint, and there was only about 3000 wednesdayites on it then.

south and grandstand there were about five thousand two hundred and odd

CorkerSWFC · 28-07-2009, 20:17

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Originally Posted by armchair dog

south and grandstand there were about five thousand two hundred and odd

I thought i heard 3500 and odd me, and its not like the crowd drowned the tannoy out lol

I never think owt these day's when the crowd get's called out mind as there always look's a lot more in some league matches than what they announce.

Panthera · 28-07-2009, 20:20

hhmm maybe i misheard...cos i was on the concourse at the time

Titanic99 · 28-07-2009, 20:20

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Originally Posted by CorkerSWFC

I thought i heard 3500 and odd me, and its not like the crowd drowned the tannoy out lol

No definitely announced as over 5 thousand, I though it was more than that as the stand looked more than half full to me!!!

CorkerSWFC · 28-07-2009, 20:21

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Originally Posted by armchair dog

hhmm maybe i misheard...cos i was on the concourse at the time

No your right just checked mate