Survival of the fittest (and tallest) in the crumbie stand
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I 've said before on here before but I am going to say it again
Please do not force us into the Walkers or any other new stadium without terracing
Because for the very reason stated above some people cannot or will not or do not like to jump up when something exciting happens - They prefer a more sedantry approach to watching sport - fine, let them it is their right and have paid for a seat why can't the use it?
However, nothing about the way I watch sport especially rugby is sedantry - I shout, I scream and jump up and down a lot when exciting things happen - That's fun to me - When I am forced to sit down, I still want to jump up and down and there is always going to be the "SIT DOWN" brigade behind me, or even the "please don't make so much noise " brigade (yes I've even had that)
Keep us separated Standing and sitting and we will all be happy
And for all the jump up and downers I can only say - join us on the terrace it's great fun!
Please do not force us into the Walkers or any other new stadium without terracing
Because for the very reason stated above some people cannot or will not or do not like to jump up when something exciting happens - They prefer a more sedantry approach to watching sport - fine, let them it is their right and have paid for a seat why can't the use it?
However, nothing about the way I watch sport especially rugby is sedantry - I shout, I scream and jump up and down a lot when exciting things happen - That's fun to me - When I am forced to sit down, I still want to jump up and down and there is always going to be the "SIT DOWN" brigade behind me, or even the "please don't make so much noise " brigade (yes I've even had that)
Keep us separated Standing and sitting and we will all be happy
And for all the jump up and downers I can only say - join us on the terrace it's great fun!
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Unohoo, if you were to lay your hands on me in any way whatsoever, you would not do it again - that is a total invasion of my privacy!!!
Did I say I stood before a try was scored? NO I DID NOT. But the original poster of this thread wants people to remain glued to their seats throughout the whole match.
As for losing my balance, why would I? I'm fit, healthy and not prone falling over (even when drunk, which I never am at WR as I always have a 200 mile car journey back).
I would like official word from the club that UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST ANYONE LEAP UP TO SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION OF GOOD PLAY CULMINATING IN A TRY. Yeah, right.
As for the terrace, no thanks, been there and done it once and you can't see half the :censored: pitch!
Did I say I stood before a try was scored? NO I DID NOT. But the original poster of this thread wants people to remain glued to their seats throughout the whole match.
As for losing my balance, why would I? I'm fit, healthy and not prone falling over (even when drunk, which I never am at WR as I always have a 200 mile car journey back).
I would like official word from the club that UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST ANYONE LEAP UP TO SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION OF GOOD PLAY CULMINATING IN A TRY. Yeah, right.
As for the terrace, no thanks, been there and done it once and you can't see half the :censored: pitch!
I'd only be blocking your view, as you seem to think is acceptable.
Anyone can lose their balance, even trained gymnasts. You only need to cath your foot on something, stand on a drinks bottle, turn your foot, etc, etc....
You won't go on the terrace cos you can't see everything, but you are happy to stop others seeing everything?
As for the clubs stance:
Sunday's programme, Page 31
STANDING IN SEATED AREAS OF WELFORD ROAD
Spectators are reminded that there is to be NO standing in the seated areas at Welford Road. In addition to obstructing the view of others, it is also a ground safety issue, and could put at risk Tigers' ground safety certificate.
Anyone can lose their balance, even trained gymnasts. You only need to cath your foot on something, stand on a drinks bottle, turn your foot, etc, etc....
You won't go on the terrace cos you can't see everything, but you are happy to stop others seeing everything?
As for the clubs stance:
Sunday's programme, Page 31
STANDING IN SEATED AREAS OF WELFORD ROAD
Spectators are reminded that there is to be NO standing in the seated areas at Welford Road. In addition to obstructing the view of others, it is also a ground safety issue, and could put at risk Tigers' ground safety certificate.
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My standing up is not in any way laying my hands on you, if someone were to do that to me, that could be classed as assault. Be very careful, Unohoo, in what you suggest you might do to someone.
My interpretation of the wording in the programme is during match play - the immediate moments after a try is not match play. I really cannot believe how anal some people are about this. Having visited a fair amount of the grounds on the rounds, I have never come across this attitude anywhere else. Other supporters are encouraged to jump up and scream and shout their encouragement.
I know, for those of us who are going to Twickenham, lets all remain in our seats the whole way through the match, and please don't start shouting or chanting because you might just offend my very delicate hearing. And if Tigers win the cup, lets remain seating, keep our traps shut and offer polite applause.
I'm sure fans around the Premiership would laugh their socks off at our inept support.
My interpretation of the wording in the programme is during match play - the immediate moments after a try is not match play. I really cannot believe how anal some people are about this. Having visited a fair amount of the grounds on the rounds, I have never come across this attitude anywhere else. Other supporters are encouraged to jump up and scream and shout their encouragement.
I know, for those of us who are going to Twickenham, lets all remain in our seats the whole way through the match, and please don't start shouting or chanting because you might just offend my very delicate hearing. And if Tigers win the cup, lets remain seating, keep our traps shut and offer polite applause.
I'm sure fans around the Premiership would laugh their socks off at our inept support.
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OK, put it another way, in a way where you won't immediately pick irrelevant holes. How about I hold a flag in front of your face, everytime we are within 5 yards of the try line?tigerstotty wrote:My standing up is not in any way laying my hands on you, if someone were to do that to me, that could be classed as assault. Be very careful, Unohoo, in what you suggest you might do to someone.
Then you have the correct interpretaion. However, many people think this means, stand up whenever you like.tigerstotty wrote:My interpretation of the wording in the programme is during match play - the immediate moments after a try is not match play. I really cannot believe how anal some people are about this. Having visited a fair amount of the grounds on the rounds, I have never come across this attitude anywhere else. Other supporters are encouraged to jump up and scream and shout their encouragement.
I gree that complaining about too much noise is ridiculous, however, I maintain that I have paid for my ticket, and should be allowed to see the match.tigerstotty wrote:I know, for those of us who are going to Twickenham, lets all remain in our seats the whole way through the match, and please don't start shouting or chanting because you might just offend my very delicate hearing. And if Tigers win the cup, lets remain seating, keep our traps shut and offer polite applause.
I'm sure fans around the Premiership would laugh their socks off at our inept support.
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surely it could be looked at this way:
stand up WHEN a try is scored, jump, sing, shout, wave etc to celebrate and commend good play etc - ACCEPTSBLE
stand up BEFORE a try is scored - thereby blocking other people's view - UNACCEPTABLE.
isn't it as simple as that?
and you don't get to see everything on the terrace, true, but it doesn 't ruin the game or cause people to get stroppy with someone next to them as a general rule.
stand up WHEN a try is scored, jump, sing, shout, wave etc to celebrate and commend good play etc - ACCEPTSBLE
stand up BEFORE a try is scored - thereby blocking other people's view - UNACCEPTABLE.
isn't it as simple as that?
and you don't get to see everything on the terrace, true, but it doesn 't ruin the game or cause people to get stroppy with someone next to them as a general rule.
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We are only human (and selfish to boot).
The point has been made that if people remained seated, as they should, during play, then everyone would be able to see a try scored.
Unfortunately, there are very many selfish people who insist on standing whilst the action is still taking place. If you then stand you are as bad as everyone else, and if you remain seated you won't see the action. The sheep follow as they have little choice.
Standing up after the try is scored - well of course, we have to do this really -we have to celebrate.
I generally stand, punch the air, and shout yeeeeeeessssss.
Short of strapping people in though, I can see no solution - like I say, I think it's selfish behaviour and we humans are renowned for it.
The point has been made that if people remained seated, as they should, during play, then everyone would be able to see a try scored.
Unfortunately, there are very many selfish people who insist on standing whilst the action is still taking place. If you then stand you are as bad as everyone else, and if you remain seated you won't see the action. The sheep follow as they have little choice.
Standing up after the try is scored - well of course, we have to do this really -we have to celebrate.
I generally stand, punch the air, and shout yeeeeeeessssss.
Short of strapping people in though, I can see no solution - like I say, I think it's selfish behaviour and we humans are renowned for it.