Could FFC be in Trouble over this

[Peabody]

This could prevent us from having any more premium games at The Cottage.

http://headersandvolleys.co.uk/2011/09/06/chaos-at-the-cottage/

[The Equalizer]

Can't disagree with the man, but it's strange that it only seems to occur for matches which are non-league of domestic cup games.

There were a couple of times in the last Europa run where a massive crush happened up by the Hammersmith End turnstiles. I was absolutely shocked at the lack of stewarding or police control there to prevent it happening. The problem is that it's such a bottleneck getting on to Stevenage Road, yet they insist on having paying gates and massive queues for collecting tickets which just means there's going to be more and more people entering the area without crowds dissipating. Something definitely needs to be done about it.

A well written piece, and I'm very interested in seeing the club's responses.

[ImperialWhite]

This is why we couldn't expand, perhaps?

[Burt]

This is why we couldn't expand, perhaps?

That may have something to do with it.

Particularly if there is no direct exit from the ground in to Bishops Park.

[AlFayedsChequebook]

Can't disagree with the man, but it's strange that it only seems to occur for matches which are non-league of domestic cup games.

There were a couple of times in the last Europa run where a massive crush happened up by the Hammersmith End turnstiles. I was absolutely shocked at the lack of stewarding or police control there to prevent it happening. The problem is that it's such a bottleneck getting on to Stevenage Road, yet they insist on having paying gates and massive queues for collecting tickets which just means there's going to be more and more people entering the area without crowds dissipating. Something definitely needs to be done about it.

A well written piece, and I'm very interested in seeing the club's responses.

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23984289-fulham-tell-crushed-fans-ticket-chaos-not-our-fault.do

Fulham tell 'crushed' fans: Ticket chaos not our fault

This looks like a PR disaster in the making

[The Equalizer]

Can't disagree with the man, but it's strange that it only seems to occur for matches which are non-league of domestic cup games.

There were a couple of times in the last Europa run where a massive crush happened up by the Hammersmith End turnstiles. I was absolutely shocked at the lack of stewarding or police control there to prevent it happening. The problem is that it's such a bottleneck getting on to Stevenage Road, yet they insist on having paying gates and massive queues for collecting tickets which just means there's going to be more and more people entering the area without crowds dissipating. Something definitely needs to be done about it.

A well written piece, and I'm very interested in seeing the club's responses.

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23984289-fulham-tell-crushed-fans-ticket-chaos-not-our-fault.do

Fulham tell 'crushed' fans: Ticket chaos not our fault

This looks like a PR disaster in the making

Yeah, probably not Ms Brookes' finest moment...

[Whiteroom]

It really was bad. FFC didn't deal with it at all well. There seemed to be either no preparation or no idea of how busy it would be.

[The Equalizer]

I've just tweeted this link and aimed it at Sarah Brookes. If I get a response I'll let you know.

@equalizerFFC

[Peabody]

I think and always have, that Fulham's biggest problem is, unlike other grounds, we only have entrance and exit on one side, ie Stevenage Road, thus, as Equaliser said you do get problems for some big games. It is OK for us regular users but for a newcomer, that could be a problem. Judging by the clubs response to last night though, they are digging a deep hole for themselves.

[theo]

Terrible response by the club, hopefully they'll take responsibility at some point, sounds like it was really badly planned.

[Ron Sheepskin]

Don't be to quick to point the finger of blame, it's happened before:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2007/feb/07/newsstory.sport15

Mrs S was on a turnstile for that game - her verdict: "Never again"

[epsomraver]

Trouble is that they always seem to under estimate the turn out. for the u 18's semi final they had one turnstile open with a line around the block, always frightened to employ more people than required and always get it wrong

[epsomraver]

Don't be to quick to point the finger of blame, it's happened before:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2007/feb/07/newsstory.sport15

Mrs S was on a turnstile for that game - her verdict: "Never again"

The fact there is previous compounds Fulham's error

[Blingo]

We are going to have to stop Lawrie Sanchez from coming completely next time.  064.gif

[finnster01]

Can't disagree with the man, but it's strange that it only seems to occur for matches which are non-league of domestic cup games.

There were a couple of times in the last Europa run where a massive crush happened up by the Hammersmith End turnstiles. I was absolutely shocked at the lack of stewarding or police control there to prevent it happening. The problem is that it's such a bottleneck getting on to Stevenage Road, yet they insist on having paying gates and massive queues for collecting tickets which just means there's going to be more and more people entering the area without crowds dissipating. Something definitely needs to be done about it.

A well written piece, and I'm very interested in seeing the club's responses.

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23984289-fulham-tell-crushed-fans-ticket-chaos-not-our-fault.do

Fulham tell 'crushed' fans: Ticket chaos not our fault

This looks like a PR disaster in the making

Yeah, probably not Ms Brookes' finest moment...

Has she ever had anything above an average moment? She is useless. Worst PR & media dept in the Prem. You would expect to find that nonsense at Scunthorpe  not at Fulham

[Blingo]

Can't disagree with the man, but it's strange that it only seems to occur for matches which are non-league of domestic cup games.

There were a couple of times in the last Europa run where a massive crush happened up by the Hammersmith End turnstiles. I was absolutely shocked at the lack of stewarding or police control there to prevent it happening. The problem is that it's such a bottleneck getting on to Stevenage Road, yet they insist on having paying gates and massive queues for collecting tickets which just means there's going to be more and more people entering the area without crowds dissipating. Something definitely needs to be done about it.

A well written piece, and I'm very interested in seeing the club's responses.

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23984289-fulham-tell-crushed-fans-ticket-chaos-not-our-fault.do

Fulham tell 'crushed' fans: Ticket chaos not our fault

This looks like a PR disaster in the making

Yeah, probably not Ms Brookes' finest moment...

Has she ever had anything above an average moment? She is useless. Worst PR & media dept in the Prem. You would expect to find that nonsense at Scunthorpe ) not at Fulham

Yeah.......but would ya?????

[Logicalman]

Lucky they didn't ask MaF for a comment, he would just told them if they didn't like it to shove it and go to Stamford Bridge!!!  064.gif

[Aldo]

Don't be to quick to point the finger of blame, it's happened before:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2007/feb/07/newsstory.sport15

Mrs S was on a turnstile for that game - her verdict: "Never again"

The fact there is previous compounds Fulham's error

To be fair this says it was at Brentford!

[Quills]

FFC's ability to dig itself into a hole never ceases to amaze me.  Without wanting to sound like a wuss, I was really caught up in the crush last night and my ribs have been feeling a bit tender all day - although admittedly two previous stress fractures from years back wouldn't have helped with that.  So to hear it's all my fault and down to a 'carnival atmosphere' sticks in the craw a bit.

[Jack Fulham]

I know they've always just had two booths but surely they should of realised the amount of tickets they had and brought in more booths. There isn't a lot of space to queue up though, Stevenage road always becomes very crowded 30 mins prior to k.o but luckily I'm in the JH stand so dunno what it's like to get in the Hammy End.