W6er Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 I think we ought to be trying to improve the atmosphere and create the best possible match day experience. To me we should do absolutely everything we can to allow for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maboza Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) Mibbe for me. Where would this be? How much would it cost? How much demand is there? edit: One thing I noticed from looking at the seating map today for St.Johnstone tickets is just how few seats are taken in W7. I would guess that’s the target audience but it appears we actually have very few season tickets there. Edited August 24, 2021 by Maboza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W6er Posted August 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 42 minutes ago, Maboza said: Mibbe for me. Where would this be? How much would it cost? How much demand is there? edit: One thing I noticed from looking at the seating map today for St.Johnstone tickets is just how few seats are taken in W7. I would guess that’s the target audience but it appears we actually have very few season tickets there. I know some of the young folk in W6 seem to go up there. In the past I have seen half a row vacate their seats and head down that way. Plus a lot of W7ers might not have the means to buy a season ticket. Could it be that safe standing will attract even more of them? W7 seems the ideal place. I doubt it would cost much, and indeed I reckon it could be financed by SMISA. The onbly possible drawback is that it might require a slight reduction in seats in W6, or would make some of them a restricted view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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W6er Posted August 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 Government plans to lift football standing ban https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-58357046 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 15 minutes ago, W6er said: Government plans to lift football standing ban https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-58357046 In England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastlandssaint Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 Fill in the corner between the south and west stands with a new safe standing area, could be costly though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W6er Posted August 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 4 hours ago, faraway saint said: In England. The SNP will seek to ingratiate themselves with fans up here, so it will happen up here, to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, W6er said: The SNP will seek to ingratiate themselves with fans up here, so it will happen up here, to. Will they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W6er Posted August 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 *too Seeing as Div has removed the edit button, I have to resort to creating a new post to correct the typo in my previous one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 1 hour ago, W6er said: *too Seeing as Div has removed the edit button, I have to resort to creating a new post to correct the typo in my previous one. Press three dots, lets u edit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doakes Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Used to be keen on it, but not sure it's worth the money - W7 is basically a standing area already Pulley system for displays would be a better use of money, like a lot of European clubs have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 20 hours ago, faraway saint said: Will they? Where there's a Will, there's a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascal Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 3 hours ago, Doakes said: Used to be keen on it, but not sure it's worth the money - W7 is basically a standing area already Pulley system for displays would be a better use of money, like a lot of European clubs have Make W7 a safe standing area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doakes Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 54 minutes ago, Rascal said: Make W7 a safe standing area Off the top of my head the last time we discussed this with the club, a normal seat is £70 to replace. Safe standing works out at around £120 per seat. You'd need to replace every seat. As far as I know there's never been an injury in the Northbank section. It might look good from a PR POV, but not sure if it adds any true value since everyone stands already. I'd rather see money put into the team, unless we're going to crowdfund it. Pulley system for large displays would be a lot more useful than safe standing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascal Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Doakes said: Off the top of my head the last time we discussed this with the club, a normal seat is £70 to replace. Safe standing works out at around £120 per seat. You'd need to replace every seat. As far as I know there's never been an injury in the Northbank section. It might look good from a PR POV, but not sure if it adds any true value since everyone stands already. I'd rather see money put into the team, unless we're going to crowdfund it. Pulley system for large displays would be a lot more useful than safe standing. Have both!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doakes Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 44 minutes ago, Rascal said: Have both!? Why spend £40-50k for people to stand up in a place where people already stand up? Don't get me wrong - it's great PR when clubs do something like that for the fans, but there are many other issues and problems at the moment that need fixed before we consider something like that A pulley would be cool as f**k though! Take the displays to another level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascal Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Doakes said: Why spend £40-50k for people to stand up in a place where people already stand up? Don't get me wrong - it's great PR when clubs do something like that for the fans, but there are many other issues and problems at the moment that need fixed before we consider something like that A pulley would be cool as f**k though! Take the displays to another level I guess to do so safely in a way that convinces insurers and local authorities who licence grounds that this is the case, perhaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascal Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 On 8/29/2021 at 10:57 AM, eastlandssaint said: Fill in the corner between the south and west stands with a new safe standing area, could be costly though? Sensible suggestion. Those in W7 could relocate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W6er Posted August 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, Doakes said: Used to be keen on it, but not sure it's worth the money - W7 is basically a standing area already Pulley system for displays would be a better use of money, like a lot of European clubs have Why not both? A standing area would really improve the atmosphere. Personally I would love to be able to stand, and I'm no youngster. ETA: I replied to Doakes' initial post without reading the rest of the thread. SMISA could easily afford to cover those costs, and it would make it more comfortable to stand, too. Edited August 30, 2021 by W6er Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santaponsasaint Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 I think we ought to be trying to improve the atmosphere and create the best possible match day experience. To me we should do absolutely everything we can to allow for this.For W6 and W7 it would be a good idea. But think it would to expensive for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Don't really have a problem with a safe standard area however those standing must not block the view of those sitting in adjacent areas. Not everyone is fit enough or wants to stand up for 2 hours. I support Slash's idea of using the area between the South and West Stands maybe at some point in the future but no point wasting money on it in W7 just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascal Posted June 15, 2022 Report Share Posted June 15, 2022 What about these in the corners of the stadium going forward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 15, 2022 Report Share Posted June 15, 2022 15 minutes ago, Rascal said: What about these in the corners of the stadium going forward? Yeah, and have even more seated areas empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2022 Report Share Posted June 15, 2022 15 minutes ago, Rascal said: What about these in the corners of the stadium going forward? If you can find someone to fund them that would help. After all you have great contacts worldwide. The club don’t have the money or the requirement to add additional capacity as we rarely come close to filling the current stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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