Emirates Standing E-mail

[This Is The Daybreak]

For gods sake this standing thing really annoys me. Surely the risk is more when a goal is scored and everyone stands up and jumps around (wouldn't this cause a domino effect if someone fell into another). What are they going to do, tell us not to stand up when a goal is scored and just applaud.

I've fallen over down stairs and over seats at away games when a goal is scored and you just get up again, no big deal.

The kids and the eldery people tend to sit together in the family enclosure anyway so that shouldn't be a problem. And even kids just stand on the seat if everyones standing up anyway.

Also stewards never have a problem with thousands of people standing in the concourse, they dont have a problem with people actually standing up before the game, during half time or just after the game so why should it be different during a game.

And closing the stadium down for persisitant standing...please!

[Lethal]

Has anybody else recieved this?

Dear Supporter,

We are all now looking forward to the 2008/09 season, with the Emirates Cup kicking the campaign off at the stadium on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August.

Ahead of the new season, we just wanted to take this opportunity to explain our policy concerning standing in the seated areas at Emirates Stadium. We do understand that many of you want to show your support and urge the team on – and we have no objection to people standing in order to see a particular move or at crucial points in the game. However, in one or two sections of the stadium, it is becoming increasingly apparent that supporters have been standing throughout some of the matches.

There are a number of reasons why the Club, in conjunction with the Premier League have to kindly request that supporters sit down if they are standing persistently throughout the match.

Although safety is a major factor, the main concern generated from persistent standing during matches is the general welfare and comfort of other supporters.

Please find below the general reasons why we kindly request supporters to sit down during matches. Standing in seated areas seriously affects the enjoyment of the match of other supporters who simply cannot see the match because of people standing in front.

The welfare of other supporters

When people stand up in a seated football stadium, those behind cannot see – and this doesn’t just mean the one person in the seat behind.

As soon as someone stands up they prevent many people from having a full view of the pitch. Children, the elderly and those who find it difficult to stand for any period of time, cannot see the match, and it is unfair to deprive them of the opportunity to watch the match.

Safety issues

When a large number of people stand for any length of time, the crowd inevitably spreads out and there is a tendency for the gangways to become blocked.

It is essential that these gangways are kept clear in case of an emergency – which is one of the Club Stewards’ responsibilities on a matchday.

If just one person falls over when there are many standing, this can cause a ‘domino effect’ to occur, and many people could suffer injury as a result.

Stadium regulations

In order for the local authority (Islington Borough Council) to grant a safety certificate for Emirates Stadium, the Club has to demonstrate that we are able to manage our supporters and the stadium regulations are adhered to, which include ensuring that supporters are seated.

Without a safety certificate, the stadium cannot be opened. If the authority decides that any areas of the stadium are unsafe due to persistent standing they could impose certain conditions which could include the closing of specific areas of the stadium.

In conclusion, we just want to say that we are proud of the fantastic support we enjoy at Arsenal and of the excellent behaviour of our fans who attend our matches both home and away. We just ask all supporters to be considerate towards other people in the stadium who wish to sit down during the match.

We value your support and want you to continue to enjoy the matches at Emirates Stadium and the purpose of this communication is part of a concerted effort by all Premier League clubs to ensure that supporters understand why clubs are asking people to sit down during matches.

We hope that this information has been useful and in short, please help us – and your fellow supporters – by ensuring that Emirates Stadium remains a safe and comfortable place for all.

Unfortunately, if the Club receives continual complaints concerning individual supporters, or individuals refuse to follow the instructions from Stewards, the Club will have no option but to suspend the membership of the offending individual.

Can we also take this opportunity to once again make supporters aware of our Anti-Social Text Service at Emirates Stadium. Please click here for full details.

Thank you for your continued support.

Yours sincerely,

John Beattie
Stadium Manager
Arsenal Football Club

thats my favourite bit,just laughable

looks like a 3 year old wrote it

[Magic Merse]

it's all aload of IF's.

What IF a plane fell out of the sky and landed in the stadium, I dont see them placing a protective roof over our heads.

[26may1989]

Is there any other country in the world with such zealous health and safety regulation as the UK? None in Europe that I can think of, and even in the US, as I understand it, it's all a matter of a fear of being sued rather than regulation by government agencies. I go to New Zealand every few years and that country has a very easy-going attitude to health and safety. More risk of course, but much better than trying to wrap people up in cotton-wool all the time.

[REB]

got that email and now i wish i never gave arsenal my email address because everyday theres more and more crap in my inbox, summer schools im 40 so what the fuck do i want with a soccer school run by arsenal, dont they get enough money off me already

[Magic Merse]

The thing is, is that when people sue each other/companies for utter scandalous things, ("i didn't know a chainsaw would hurt me" or "i was frightend by the haunted house, give me 15k")

Then companies have to go to extream lenghts to protect them selves.

I don't blame the companies, i blame the stupid people out their that have no common sense and are just trying to make a quick buck. Oh and the americans, it is definantly their fault as well.

[DB10GOONER]

What pisses me off is when you see the away fans jumping up and dont and nothing gets down about it and then the minute you get up in the home section the stewards come over . I know this is what they are instructed to do but for everybody please. I think the stewards realise they are fighting a losing battle even attempting to get the away fans to sit down.
I know we have a steward on this forum so Id like to see what his view is on the matter and what he has been instructed to do on the subject.


( Fuck me was that actually a serious post from Chunky ? The worlds gone mad ! )

We've been infiltrated!! Bring back the real Chunky you bastardholes!!


On a more serious note; would dearly love to see standing come back.

[corkbarry]

that was the picture I wanted to post.
Funny as its not too disimilar to my sugestion.

How you you post pictures?

Google Photobucket,and sign up for free.
Down load your photo.When it is downloaded there will be four links underneath. Left click in IMG Code,which will copy the photo.Go to the forum and right click in your post and paste. i hope i have explained it clearly Cool Good luck

[Gooner92]

If it's an health and safety regulation, why are you permitted to stand on a train travelling at 50mph and a bus at 30mph, which both are regularly crammed full?