by madreadingfan » 08 Dec 2008 19:47
by Dirk Gently » 08 Dec 2008 21:34
madreadingfan i just dont get why they dont make a new standing zone .....
by T.R.O.L.I. » 08 Dec 2008 22:07
by rfcjoe » 08 Dec 2008 22:08
by madreadingfan » 08 Dec 2008 23:08
Dirk Gentlymadreadingfan i just dont get why they dont make a new standing zone .....
BECAUSE THE LAW WON'T LET THEM.
How many times does it have to be said????
The Football Spectators Act (1989) says "only seated accommodation shall be provided for spectators at a designated football match" and also "Spectators shall only be admitted to watch a designated match from seated accommodation."
The club's hands are completely tied on this matter - if they let people stand the FLA (Football Licensing Authority) will take away their licence. The same applies if they're not seen by the FLA and Reading Borough Council to be attempting to enforce the regulations as best they can.
by Big Foot » 09 Dec 2008 01:06
by Dirk Gently » 09 Dec 2008 07:43
by The 17 Bus » 09 Dec 2008 08:00
by Reading Til I Die » 09 Dec 2008 13:52
by Hoop Blah » 09 Dec 2008 13:59
Dirk Gently It's also legal and "safe" to stand on a train that is travelling at 70 mph and also legal and "safe" to stand in exactly the same seat while watching a rugby match or a rick concert. You can also have a pint of beer in your hand at the same time.
I don't think anyone outside the FLA will argue about just how ludicrous the current regulations are - there's absolutely no doubt they're unworkable and unenforceable. But the crucial point is that the only way to change this is to get the law changed.
Shouting at the club and the stewards is utterly pointless - they are only doing what they have to do.
by Dirk Gently » 09 Dec 2008 14:58
Hoop BlahDirk Gently It's also legal and "safe" to stand on a train that is travelling at 70 mph and also legal and "safe" to stand in exactly the same seat while watching a rugby match or a rick concert. You can also have a pint of beer in your hand at the same time.
I don't think anyone outside the FLA will argue about just how ludicrous the current regulations are - there's absolutely no doubt they're unworkable and unenforceable. But the crucial point is that the only way to change this is to get the law changed.
Shouting at the club and the stewards is utterly pointless - they are only doing what they have to do.
The clubs are the only ones with enough clout to do anything about it though Dirk.
by rabidbee » 09 Dec 2008 15:07
by Dirk Gently » 09 Dec 2008 15:18
by rabidbee » 09 Dec 2008 15:23
by AF1 » 09 Dec 2008 15:32
by Reading Til I Die » 09 Dec 2008 16:14
by STAR Voice » 09 Dec 2008 18:35
by Jerry St Clair » 09 Dec 2008 19:48
Dirk Gently The club's hands are completely tied on this matter - if they let people stand the FLA (Football Licensing Authority) will take away their licence.
by Jerry St Clair » 09 Dec 2008 22:09
Dirk Gently Shouting at the club and the stewards is utterly pointless - they are only doing what they have to do.
by Dirk Gently » 09 Dec 2008 23:15
Jerry St ClairDirk Gently The club's hands are completely tied on this matter - if they let people stand the FLA (Football Licensing Authority) will take away their licence.
Dirk, are you aware of the FLA actually imposing any sanctions on clubs with persistent standers? I dimly recall Man Utd having their away allocation at Middlesbrough cut, but other than that all I ever seem to hear are empty threats from the FLA and local councils.
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