trenty wrote:Before Saturdays game we were told that our ticket allocation was reduced due to the concourse under the main stand couldn't cope with 5,000 fans, well that was certainly true
I arrived at 12.25pm and as soon as I entered the concourse it was one big crowd crush with people queueing for toilets, food and entrance to the ground.
It was a proper crowd crush boarding on a huge safety manner, struggling to find which steps to go up into seats I decided that the next set I came to I would use as it was very dangerous to stay in that crush
I showed my ticket to steward who tried to send me back into the crush to another set of stairs
I told him it was to dangerous and a health and safety issue and that I was going up the stairs now, so I pushed past him and then waited for my daughter that was still stuck in the crowd below
Just as she arrived the stewards tried to send her packing as well so I started telling them no way either of us were going back into that crowd
A senior steward arrived and a short heated discussion occurred before he relented and took us to our seats
I am 64 but can look after myself but I would never ever bring my grandkids to this ground as it's not safe to do so, I am sure many more people less able or with kids would have found yesterday frightening not helped by the stewards blocking everyone from entering the ground
Sneag wrote:Good job the stand's capacity has been cut by 1,000.
StagR wrote:Sixty eight this year - I decided after Saturday I am not going to Meadow Lane again to watch the Stags for exactly this reason. Not pleasant and has been said, terrifying for kids, who then couldn’t see much of the “game” anyway because all the blokes insist on standing up throughout the match. Not an environment which encourages old ‘uns and families.
Jamie wrote:I took my lad (6) and we didn't have any problems... We arrived about 12:20 ish, went to the correct turnstile, no queue to get in at that point. Yes the tunnel area was busy but nothing worse than you get behind the QLE at half time or in any busy stand before/after kick off. The stewards did check tickets at the steps, as they were no doubt told to because it was clearly advertised as being allocated seating. The fact many of our fans seem to think rules don't apply to them is more of a problem. After the game it took a while for people to filter out but once the queue was moving we got out quickly and safely and out onto the busy but closed road behind.
Just a thought, but if you're worried about the crush or it being busy, get there earlier... If you're worried about that same after the game, wait a few minutes before leaving.
People are so quick to blame others and shout foul, but really everything mentioned here could easily have been avoided by concerned fans with a bit of pre-planning and patience.
tibby wrote:Jamie. Spot on. Saved me typing a reply!
My lad is 6.
We arrived 12.15-12.20, no problem. Took him to toilet about half hour in, and again at in 2nd half. No queues. End of game clapped the losers off, waited few minutes afterwards, and left.
No issues whatsoever.
Woodclanger 1 wrote:StagR wrote:Sixty eight this year - I decided after Saturday I am not going to Meadow Lane again to watch the Stags for exactly this reason. Not pleasant and has been said, terrifying for kids, who then couldn’t see much of the “game” anyway because all the blokes insist on standing up throughout the match. Not an environment which encourages old ‘uns and families.
But it didn't need to be like this, our stewards have a reputation but the 'mess' Saturday was caused by the stewards.
It wasn't rocket science to see the crush they were creating by not letting you into the stand and you could then disperse to seats, common sense in the circumstances.
Foresttownstag wrote:Woodclanger 1 wrote:StagR wrote:Sixty eight this year - I decided after Saturday I am not going to Meadow Lane again to watch the Stags for exactly this reason. Not pleasant and has been said, terrifying for kids, who then couldn’t see much of the “game” anyway because all the blokes insist on standing up throughout the match. Not an environment which encourages old ‘uns and families.
But it didn't need to be like this, our stewards have a reputation but the 'mess' Saturday was caused by the stewards.
It wasn't rocket science to see the crush they were creating by not letting you into the stand and you could then disperse to seats, common sense in the circumstances.
A lot of the stewards were ours. Us, Notts & Forest use the same
Mr Grimsdale wrote:tibby wrote:Jamie. Spot on. Saved me typing a reply!
My lad is 6.
We arrived 12.15-12.20, no problem. Took him to toilet about half hour in, and again at in 2nd half. No queues. End of game clapped the losers off, waited few minutes afterwards, and left.
No issues whatsoever.
What if everyone turns up at 12.15-12.20 then?
scotsstag wrote:Mr Grimsdale wrote:tibby wrote:Jamie. Spot on. Saved me typing a reply!
My lad is 6.
We arrived 12.15-12.20, no problem. Took him to toilet about half hour in, and again at in 2nd half. No queues. End of game clapped the losers off, waited few minutes afterwards, and left.
No issues whatsoever.
What if everyone turns up at 12.15-12.20 then?
That's a very valid point.
tibby wrote:They wont all get there early will they. They all want more booze.
Isnt that what caused the horrible scenes at Hillsborough?
tibby wrote:They wont all get there early will they. They all want more booze.
Isnt that what caused the horrible scenes at Hillsborough?
tibby wrote:They wont all get there early will they. They all want more booze.
Isnt that what caused the horrible scenes at Hillsborough?
tibby wrote:They wont all get there early will they. They all want more booze.
Isnt that what caused the horrible scenes at Hillsborough?
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