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Match Thread Coventry City - Swansea City Match Thread - Friday 29th Dec (2 Viewers)

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Earlsdon-Loyal-Blue

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #176
David O'Day said:
what they claim is the issue

the stand itself is designed to be used by supports of both teams so that can't be the issue
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I really don’t understand why it has been so difficult for any of the custodians of the Arena to implement adjustable roller banners. Based on the clubs statements, it doesn’t read like the south stand was designed to be used for split supporters.
 
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wingy

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #177
Sky Blue Pete said:
If that’s the answer they absolutely should
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What was the stuff around access entry and exit was there an issue there?
 
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Earlsdon-Loyal-Blue

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #178
David O'Day said:
it'll be tickets in the away end, Swansea maybe bring 1k to 1.5k abd they will be in a stand that holds 6k and they haven't yet got it ready to be split support
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they managed to do it for a 2000 allocation for Boro in the PO semi, can anyone sat in the south stand for that game comment on what the concourse situation was?
 

pusbccfc

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #179
chiefdave said:
How the fuck can it be sold out when the club say they are expecting 25K. This stuff really needs sorting out, its embarrassing

God nows how many ticket sales we lose when people look, see no tickets available, and don't keep checking to see if they're being drip fed out
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I know. Exactly what I've been saying for weeks. We have a limit of about 23k general sale tickets. It's not enough.

Thousands in the corporate sections empty due to the high prices and thousands of unused seats in the away end.
 
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theferret

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #180
Sky Blue Pete said:
Block 5 next??
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That sold yesterday
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #181
theferret said:
That sold yesterday
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The other side
 

chiefdave

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #182
wingy said:
What was the stuff around access entry and exit was there an issue there?
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They'll probably say they can't do it because someone has put a massive fence up in the car park which makes access difficult

Earlsdon-Loyal-Blue said:
they managed to do it for a 2000 allocation for Boro in the PO semi, can anyone sat in the south stand for that game comment on what the concourse situation was?
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This is where a lot of the frustration comes from I think. We know it can be done so having the SAG / club just say it's not possible with no more detail given isn't going to be accepted
 
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theferret

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #183
Sky Blue Pete said:
The other side
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Not sure what you mean Pete! There's only one block 5 and it's sold out. Perhaps I'm misunderstanding..
 

Sky Blue Pete

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #184
theferret said:
Not sure what you mean Pete! There's only one block 5 and it's sold out. Perhaps I'm misunderstanding..
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The next block into the south stand
 

Earlsdon_Skyblue1

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #185
Earlsdon-Loyal-Blue said:
they managed to do it for a 2000 allocation for Boro in the PO semi, can anyone sat in the south stand for that game comment on what the concourse situation was?
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I was in block 11 for that game and the concourse was completely isolated from both the away fans, and the rest of the home fans. It was like a private stand for block 11 (and I think block 12).

Regardless, if they are going to do some stadium renovations and put some money in to install safe standing, I cannot see how installing now barriers (or building a brick wall) in the concourse to accomodate it would be beyond the realms of possibility. I just get the impression they're dragging their feet and want to keep the biggest amount of segregation between supporters as possible. That may have worked in the depths of league 1 and league 2, but not with 20k plus home fans.

Like I said before, I think the away fans should have the corner. Make the safe stand adjacent to it a complete 'animation' stand with safe-standing and the entourage from singers corner.
 
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theferret

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #186
chiefdave said:
They'll probably say they can't do it because someone has put a massive fence up in the car park which makes access difficult


This is where a lot of the frustration comes from I think. We know it can be done so having the SAG / club just say it's not possible with no more detail given isn't going to be accepted
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We've had both sets of supporters in the South Stand for Gillingham, Crewe, Boro and Accrington, each with a different segregation point, plus we sold season tickets in there one season. Not sure what the issue is tbh.
 

Philosoraptor

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #187
This is where the Arena fails in my opinion. We should have the away section uncovered and open to the elements as much as possible.
 
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theferret

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #188
Sky Blue Pete said:
The next block into the south stand
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Ah ok, block 12 on one side or block 6 on the other. Both of those need to be accessed via South Stand turnstiles, so guessing they won't allow that at short notice.
 
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oakey

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #189
I will be surprised if Jamie Allen doesn't feature. MR trusts him and he may even start IMO
 

Philosoraptor

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #190
Corporate to have an outside Jacuzzi...

Its the small things...
 
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Theonlywayisskyblue

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #191
What frustrates me most is the lack of information and the lack of intent. I just don't see any evidence that we are on the case, actively considering options for the stadium (which I know we don't own). Why not talk about it with the fans and share thoughts and ideas rather than giving the impression that it's all too difficult and can't be done for H&S issues which then looks like a huge excuse for inactivity. Get a top stadium design consultancy in and look at all options; it would pay for itself in no time from increased revenue.
 
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theferret

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #192
Theonlywayisskyblue said:
What frustrates me most is the lack of information and the lack of intent. I just don't see any evidence that we are on the case, actively considering options for the stadium (which I know we don't own). Why not talk about it with the fans and share thoughts and ideas rather than giving the impression that it's all too difficult and can't be done for H&S issues which then looks like a huge excuse for inactivity. Get a top stadium design consultancy in and look at all options; it would pay for itself in no time from increased revenue.
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Tbf, in recent programme notes they said they are looking at solutions for the south Stand to provide more flexibility.
 
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clint van damme

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #193
Sky Blue Pete said:
Doug won’t be happy
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They've just opened a stand that's banned concessions, I don't think he'll be too disappointed
 
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Theonlywayisskyblue

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #194
theferret said:
Tbf, in recent programme notes they said they are looking at solutions for the south Stand to provide more flexibility.
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Fair point but I want to be more convinced I guess - the mood music is never that positive particularly whenever SAG is mentioned !
 

clint van damme

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #195
Earlsdon-Loyal-Blue said:
they managed to do it for a 2000 allocation for Boro in the PO semi, can anyone sat in the south stand for that game comment on what the concourse situation was?
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It was fine, they opened up outside because it was a hot day and just fenced an area off, I think boro had a similar area.
The only issue I saw the stewards having to deal with was standing in aisles, nothing between rival supporters.
We were of course ludicrously segregated from the city fans to our right!
 
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Gynnsthetonic

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #196
They should have the known this could happen, they know Swansea will have an allocation of 1500, who's in control of all this, the organisation is rubbish, we could of had half the South Stand for the last 2 matches and the next home game on the 13th Jan, it's been done before over the years.
 
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jordan210

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #197
Problem with the SAG like any bureaucrats you can give them all the evidence and plead all you like. But the morons in charge will not change a poor decision they have all ready made.
 

SBAndy

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #198
pusbccfc said:
Apparently people throwing stuff.

Did anyone actually see that happen?
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Ah, throwing stuff. The preserve of those 17 and under.
 
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chiefdave

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #199
jordan210 said:
Problem with the SAG like any bureaucrats you can give them all the evidence and plead all you like. But the morons in charge will not change a poor decision they have all ready made.
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if that's the case and despite all the evidence put in front of them they refuse to allow us to operate the same way as every other club then someone needs to have a word with the local media

few articles highlighting how useless they are might embarrass them into action
 
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shmmeee

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #200
chiefdave said:
if that's the case and despite all the evidence put in front of them they refuse to allow us to operate the same way as every other club then someone needs to have a word with the local media

few articles highlighting how useless they are might embarrass them into action
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More likely to work the other way. The more scrutiny the less risk averse they’ll be and no one was ever sacked for playing it safe.
 

DazzleTommyDazzle

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #201
shmmeee said:
More likely to work the other way. The more scrutiny the less risk averse they’ll be and no one was ever sacked for playing it safe.
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Don Howe?
 
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Flying Fokker

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #202
theferret said:
We've had both sets of supporters in the South Stand for Gillingham, Crewe, Boro and Accrington, each with a different segregation point, plus we sold season tickets in there one season. Not sure what the issue is tbh.
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Season ticket holders were allowed in block 10? I was there with my son. There are far more away supporters nowadays as well.
 
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thekidfromstrettoncamp

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #203
From what I'm reading here the only tickets left for tonight are in block 13 and no under18 (our future support) .What are all the police, stewards and cameras doing if they cannot spot some one throwing things? Are they all watching the game?
 
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jordan210

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #204
Few more

 
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chiefdave

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #205
shmmeee said:
More likely to work the other way. The more scrutiny the less risk averse they’ll be and no one was ever sacked for playing it safe.
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You're more confident than me that if we wait a few more years the SAG will suddenly see sense and do their job properly. Not like this is the first time we've had issues, been going on for years.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #206
chiefdave said:
You're more confident than me that if we wait a few more years the SAG will suddenly see sense and do their job properly. Not like this is the first time we've had issues, been going on for years.
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I have no faith in that. Safetyism is a ratchet, it only goes one way. Once a dumb decision has been made in the name of safety it’s unlikely every to be undone.
 
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Philosoraptor

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #207
Christ, here's me waiting for a 3.00pm kick off.

Back later..
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #208
shmmeee said:
I have no faith in that. Safetyism is a ratchet, it only goes one way. Once a dumb decision has been made in the name of safety it’s unlikely every to be undone.
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So so true
 
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Deleted member 9744

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #209
SleepyGinger said:
Who would you play right wing instead out of the current squad?
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I don't know and if necessary we change formation. Would be ridiculous to risk injury by overplaying someone. I have no idea whether this is the case btw but if he needs a rest we should rest him.
 
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SuperFred

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  • Dec 29, 2023
  • #210
Unbelievable we're missing out on a good 1000 ticket sales when there'll be at least 6000 empty seats tonight
 
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