standing at craven cottage?!

[will91fulham]

hey lads,
there are a few rumours about that prem football grounds may move towards having areas where fans can stand to watch the game.
if this was to be put into place at craven cottage do you think it would be a good thing?

post your opinions!

[fulhamfan]

maybe in the stevenage road enclosure where it used to be. everywhere else is temporary though

[MJG]

No thanks backward step

[Rhys Lightning 63]

Somewhere the opposing fans can hear us, the acoustics of Craven Cottage are terrible

[SP]

100% yes.  Make standing in the Enclosure strictly for season ticket holders only.  It works at Dortmond for 26,000 in the home end so why not for us?

[Rupert]

Seeing as how the former Enclosure has been rebuilt for seating, having people stand there would mean they are blocking the view of those higher up the Johnny Haynes Stand.
If they brought this back I think they would most likely have the standing areas at the back of Hammersmith and Putney Stands.

[Mr-ska]

Not kean myself..

but no reason why a section couldnt be made for standing..

[jarv]

given I am quite short, no thanks.

[SKSW6]

People who want to stand can safely stand. People who sit can continue sitting. No problems.

[NorfolkJim]

Seeing as how the former Enclosure has been rebuilt for seating, having people stand there would mean they are blocking the view of those higher up the Johnny Haynes Stand.
If they brought this back I think they would most likely have the standing areas at the back of Hammersmith and Putney Stands.

I thought the old terrace was still there under the seating. is it not? I've not been in the enclosure since the early 80's so I would not know for certain

[Terry Angus]

no brainer. if there's a market/consumer appetite for it then definitely, yes. it gets more people into the ground, improving the atmosphere and probably both increasing the club's revenue and lowering the cost of some tickets, and returning football to its rightful owners, working class british men. provided it's properly arranged and policed it's safe, or safer than going to a gig, anyway. 

[A Humble Man]

Can't believe it would be going back to the dark ages of Neanderthal like supporters.

[Mr K.Dilkington]

I don't think you can argue though that with people standing it does create a better atmosphere. People are less inclined to sing etc when they are sitting down.

[SP]

Whilst there was the occasional spat in the Enclosure, all those I recall were due to away fans in or trying to get into the Enclosure. 

[Burt]

So long as it is "safe standing" like the model they follow in Germany then I would be in favour of this. Standing lends a bit more to the atmosphere, in my opinion.

[Kell]

I used to stand in the enclosure before the seats were installed, It never interfered with those seated behind, I think it would generate a good atmosphere if we had standing there and the back of the Hammy

[HillingdonFFC]

Would love to stand again, I`m sorry if it annoys people but I think its unnatural to watch football sitting down. I can understand some elderly fans sitting but you get a corner everyone stands, your team attacks huge swathes of people stand, you score you stand. Even down the pub everyone stands around the telly. The last 10 minutes of the Hamburg semi at the Cottage 25,000 people stood, didnt hear one `sitt daarrn`.
Its about choice, unfortunately we haven`t got one anymore, it amazes me how the best run, most attended league in Europe the Bundesliga can have safe standing but we cant

[westcliff white]

I'm not I favour as I prefer seating, but for those that like then I guess it's ok, as long as its safe.

[alfie]

no brainer. if there's a market/consumer appetite for it then definitely, yes. it gets more people into the ground, improving the atmosphere and probably both increasing the club's revenue and lowering the cost of some tickets, and returning football to its rightful owners, working class british men. provided it's properly arranged and policed it's safe, or safer than going to a gig, anyway. 

"working class british men"

So it seems you are of the opinion that ladies like Beserker should not attend football?

and if i have worked hard got myself a bit of money and a bit better standard of living, i am not invited?

[Roberty]

Would love to stand again, I`m sorry if it annoys people but I think its unnatural to watch football sitting down. I can understand some elderly fans sitting but you get a corner everyone stands, your team attacks huge swathes of people stand, you score you stand. Even down the pub everyone stands around the telly. The last 10 minutes of the Hamburg semi at the Cottage 25,000 people stood, didnt hear one `sitt daarrn`.  
Its about choice, unfortunately we haven`t got one anymore, it amazes me how the best run, most attended league in Europe the Bundesliga can have safe standing but we cant

The Bundesliga also allows you to watch with a pint in your hand too.
Here you can watch rugby, cricket and even a show in a theatre with a drink in your hand but not football.
I think that would be a more worthwhile thing to campaign for.