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Supporters who grass

by LoyalRoyalFan » 23 Aug 2012 10:40

You know who you are.

1 woman who complained to the steward that certain Reading fans (the whole away end) weren't compiling with stadium rules. Then asking the stewards to remove them from the ground.

There were one or two free seats at the bottom, but if you don't like it then why are you at away game? :roll:

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Re: Supporters who grass

by Platypuss » 23 Aug 2012 11:01

What's Ken Bates got to do with it?

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by Rex » 23 Aug 2012 11:18

LoyalRoyalFan You know who you are.

1 woman who complained to the steward that certain Reading fans (the whole away end) weren't compiling with stadium rules. Then asking the stewards to remove them from the ground.

There were one or two free seats at the bottom, but if you don't like it then why are you at away game? :roll:


Examples please. Persistent standing is not allowed - so it is endorsed.

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Re: Supporters who grass

by melonhead » 23 Aug 2012 11:20

tbf, if you are a woman/kid/old person and everyone is standing in front of you its kind of ruining their day

obviously they should feck off and sit at the front, and snitches get stitches and all, but if shes asked you to try and sit down a bit and you dont-you get what you deserve


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Re: Supporters who grass

by Dan - B15 Royal » 23 Aug 2012 11:40

LoyalRoyalFan You know who you are.

1 woman who complained to the steward that certain Reading fans (the whole away end) weren't compiling with stadium rules. Then asking the stewards to remove them from the ground.

There were one or two free seats at the bottom, but if you don't like it then why are you at away game? :roll:


Shame on them! Was that why the Chelsea tannoy put out a announcement to our fans in the lower tier about persistant standing and told them to sit down? lol!

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Re: Supporters who grass

by UpThePrem » 23 Aug 2012 12:27

The people behind me last night were complaining about us standing and eventually moved. I'm all for standing even though I have an 8 year old and 11 year old who have to stand on the seat to see. What I don't like, as happened last night is when we score a goal and those behind you start jumping over seats and putting others in danger. My 8 year old ended up in tears after almost being knocked for six by the guy behind. Yes, celebrate the goal, we all want to, but be careful.

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Re: Supporters who grass

by Rex » 23 Aug 2012 12:30

melonhead tbf, if you are a woman/kid/old person and everyone is standing in front of you its kind of ruining their day

obviously they should feck off and sit at the front, and snitches get stitches and all, but if shes asked you to try and sit down a bit and you dont-you get what you deserve


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Re: Supporters who grass

by No Fixed Abode » 23 Aug 2012 12:41

Reading fans aren't the friendliest of bunches when it comes to away games - seen many a fan ejected for other fans complaining about them. Recall Scrooge McDuck - nicest guy you'll meet getting ejected from West Brom away a few years ago due to some woman moaning to the stewards that he had the audacity to stand up now and again and sing. Also Sunderland away - fans grassed up two lads who they thought were Sunderland fans and got them kicked out. They were actually Reading fans from Sunderland as I knew them.


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Re: Supporters who grass

by MouldyRoyal » 23 Aug 2012 12:50

csb

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Re: Supporters who grass

by Alexander Litvinenko » 23 Aug 2012 13:00

Just another reason why there need to be separate safe-standing areas - not just for the benefit of people who want to stand but for those who don't/can't.

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Re: Supporters who grass

by Reading4eva » 23 Aug 2012 14:03

I had some idiots in front of me at Wembley against Swansea who were constantly moaning as the flag I had was brushing there hair.

At the end I overheard, "well it was dissapointing we got beat by Barcelona last night"... I told them to Eff right off and support there glory hunting team as they were taking up seats for kids who may become future Reading fans

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Re: Supporters who grass

by Schards#2 » 23 Aug 2012 16:35

If you are sat in front of either a child or an elderly fan who can't get up and down quickly, I think it's just plain ignorant not to try and accomodate their view in some way. At away games i'm happy to stand for long periods but everyone should try and be sensitive to other people's difficulties rather than just focussing entirely on what they want to do.


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Re: Supporters who grass

by No Fixed Abode » 23 Aug 2012 17:37

Schards#2 If you are sat in front of either a child or an elderly fan who can't get up and down quickly, I think it's just plain ignorant not to try and accomodate their view in some way. At away games i'm happy to stand for long periods but everyone should try and be sensitive to other people's difficulties rather than just focussing entirely on what they want to do.



Most City fans stand all the time though.

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Re: Supporters who grass

by Rex » 23 Aug 2012 18:46

Schards#2 If you are sat in front of either a child or an elderly fan who can't get up and down quickly, I think it's just plain ignorant not to try and accomodate their view in some way. At away games i'm happy to stand for long periods but everyone should try and be sensitive to other people's difficulties rather than just focussing entirely on what they want to do.


It's probably pertinent to ask them if they wish to swap seats. The funniest i ever saw was at Arsenal away when it was complete swinging handbags. Embarrassing.

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Re: Supporters who grass

by The Rouge » 23 Aug 2012 22:30

UpThePrem The people behind me last night were complaining about us standing and eventually moved. I'm all for standing even though I have an 8 year old and 11 year old who have to stand on the seat to see. What I don't like, as happened last night is when we score a goal and those behind you start jumping over seats and putting others in danger. My 8 year old ended up in tears after almost being knocked for six by the guy behind. Yes, celebrate the goal, we all want to, but be careful.


I was in the row behind and I saw you but missed the incident - just heard the aftermath. I know who you are is what I am saying really, in a non-sinister way.

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Re: Supporters who grass

by Maguire » 23 Aug 2012 22:45

Can't stand people snitching like that, although agree that people need to be a touch considerate and try to accommodate their fellow fans if they can.

I'm a giant and it's awkward when everyone stands when there's a shallow rake b/c people behind you get the hump. Not much that can be done other than they have to move.

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Re: Supporters who grass

by UpThePrem » 23 Aug 2012 23:27

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UpThePrem The people behind me last night were complaining about us standing and eventually moved. I'm all for standing even though I have an 8 year old and 11 year old who have to stand on the seat to see. What I don't like, as happened last night is when we score a goal and those behind you start jumping over seats and putting others in danger. My 8 year old ended up in tears after almost being knocked for six by the guy behind. Yes, celebrate the goal, we all want to, but be careful.


I was in the row behind and I saw you but missed the incident - just heard the aftermath. I know who you are is what I am saying really, in a non-sinister way.

I probably overreacted a bit but only because I was pi$$ed at the guy. My sons only 8 and been to 60+ games including at least a dozen away and loves to stand on the seat and join in the singing etc. I've never had the issue before. He hates it when we sit down. As many have said, everyone's there to enjoy the game but a bit of consideration is sometimes needed.

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Re: Supporters who grass

by West Stand Man » 24 Aug 2012 09:37

Having read this through I can't get to grips with the title / subject line. It should surely read "Supporters who complain" as the evidence here is not about grassing (a ridiculous and pointless phrase if ever there was one - but that is a different argument) it is about complaining.

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Re: Supporters who grass

by Geekins » 24 Aug 2012 11:52

If someone tells me to sit down then i do unless my view is obstructed.

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