Brigada Corner

[Breezeblock]

I have been in touch, and will be meeting the club about how I/we can help to push safe standing through. Basically, they need clear evidence that the fans want it. The evidence that fans stand anyway is not admissible, because the authorities don't view that as a movement for safe standing, they view as a bunch of troublemakers refusing to do as they are told. (I need to emphasise that this is not a personal view of people who stand - a lot of the time I am one of them)
I have some ideas for canvassing, and have finally decided that I am going to give up some pre-match time to do it, even if it is just me. However, if any one is interested in working with me, the sooner we can get this done and the sooner I can go back to drinking. I have resisted doing this for ages because it is a disruption to my match day routine, but after Wednesday I did just reach the point where I thought that I can watch the atmosphere get progressively more docile season by season, or I can try to do something about it.......and I need to try.

I, for one, wish that clubs/stewards would enforce the all seated rule at away games

I, for two, wish the same. I used to go with the old fella but he simply cant stand for 45 minutes at a time now so the only away game we went to last season was Fulham and we got tickets in the Fulham side of the neutral end.  Suggesting to the old fella that we get disabled seats at away matches resulted in a torrent of abuse from him. I wouldn't feel right going without him so we both miss out.

[Clampy]

I prefer standing at away games if i'm honest. I know it's a bit selfish and totally inconvenient for the likes of Breezeblock's dad and that's such a shame really. Let's hope at some point safe standing comes back.

[john e]

I prefer standing at away games if i'm honest. I know it's a bit selfish and totally inconvenient for the likes of Breezeblock's dad and that's such a shame really. Let's hope at some point safe standing comes back.

you get no choice most of the time,  against Chelsea the only time I sat down was at half time,

[paul_e]

  As for safe standing I'm sure anyone interested could contact the club to find out if there is anything the fans can do to help so if you're interested try making contact.  The club has made a clear commitment to the safe standing initiative so the fans need to show that it's something they want to push through, particularly groups like Brigada for whom such an area would be intended.

I have been in touch, and will be meeting the club about how I/we can help to push safe standing through. Basically, they need clear evidence that the fans want it. The evidence that fans stand anyway is not admissible, because the authorities don't view that as a movement for safe standing, they view as a bunch of troublemakers refusing to do as they are told. (I need to emphasise that this is not a personal view of people who stand - a lot of the time I am one of them)
I have some ideas for canvassing, and have finally decided that I am going to give up some pre-match time to do it, even if it is just me. However, if any one is interested in working with me, the sooner we can get this done and the sooner I can go back to drinking. I have resisted doing this for ages because it is a disruption to my match day routine, but after Wednesday I did just reach the point where I thought that I can watch the atmosphere get progressively more docile season by season, or I can try to do something about it.......and I need to try.
I am thinking an hour or so pre-match, talking to people in your own stand about the law and the reasons why the club can't just let us stand now, and what safe standing looks like, and gathering supporters views (in a balanced way, not just the pro standing ones) We don't need a petition as there is already a generic safe standing petition online, and we would be petitioning the converted, the club want to move on this, they simply need evidence it is what we want. It would be more like canvassing, & getting an informed conversation going amongst the support. However, I'll know more after I've met up with the club and I'll get back to you. in the meantime it would be good to know whether anyone would help out, as it'd give me an idea what I'm up against. If my previous experience is anything to go by, it will be just me!

Good man, I hope some of the people who've been more vocal on here regarding this subject take notice of this, if you talk to the club in a reasonable way they are more than happy to work with supporters.

I really hope you get some interest in with Amfy as I'd love to see safe standing introduced, just a shame I can't offer to help out.

[dicedlam]

  As for safe standing I'm sure anyone interested could contact the club to find out if there is anything the fans can do to help so if you're interested try making contact.  The club has made a clear commitment to the safe standing initiative so the fans need to show that it's something they want to push through, particularly groups like Brigada for whom such an area would be intended.

I have been in touch, and will be meeting the club about how I/we can help to push safe standing through. Basically, they need clear evidence that the fans want it. The evidence that fans stand anyway is not admissible, because the authorities don't view that as a movement for safe standing, they view as a bunch of troublemakers refusing to do as they are told. (I need to emphasise that this is not a personal view of people who stand - a lot of the time I am one of them)
I have some ideas for canvassing, and have finally decided that I am going to give up some pre-match time to do it, even if it is just me. However, if any one is interested in working with me, the sooner we can get this done and the sooner I can go back to drinking. I have resisted doing this for ages because it is a disruption to my match day routine, but after Wednesday I did just reach the point where I thought that I can watch the atmosphere get progressively more docile season by season, or I can try to do something about it.......and I need to try.
I am thinking an hour or so pre-match, talking to people in your own stand about the law and the reasons why the club can't just let us stand now, and what safe standing looks like, and gathering supporters views (in a balanced way, not just the pro standing ones) We don't need a petition as there is already a generic safe standing petition online, and we would be petitioning the converted, the club want to move on this, they simply need evidence it is what we want. It would be more like canvassing, & getting an informed conversation going amongst the support. However, I'll know more after I've met up with the club and I'll get back to you. in the meantime it would be good to know whether anyone would help out, as it'd give me an idea what I'm up against. If my previous experience is anything to go by, it will be just me!

Good man, girl I hope some of the people who've been more vocal on here regarding this subject take notice of this, if you talk to the club in a reasonable way they are more than happy to work with supporters.

I really hope you get some interest in with Amfy as I'd love to see safe standing introduced, just a shame I can't offer to help out.

[itbrvilla]

Is it worth collaborating with supporters from other clubs who support the campaign e.g. Wolves, Man City?

[amfy]

I'm liaising with the fsf as well & they'll help me get the most out of what I'm doing in terms of getting other clubs involved too.

[tom jennings III]

I'm liaising with the fsf as well & they'll help me get the most out of what I'm doing in terms of getting other clubs involved too.

Brilliant amfy. Not living in Brum means I rarely get to the ground early enough before kick-off to help out but I think it's a great idea and fantastic that you're taking this on. Very happy to PM you with my opinions on the subject if required. Much respect.

[andrew08]

Away sections are crying out for terraces really. Back in the day we'd get seat and terrace allocations which would be ideal now for people in Breezeblocks situation and mine to a lesser degree with my 11 years lad.

For these of you who are lucky enough not to be old enough to remember if you thought the celebrations for Lowtons goal at Stoke or the Gabby winners at blose was fun multiply that by 5 if standing on a terrace.

We do need them back. What's the Liverpool take on it? I guess they would be influential in the process.

[dave.woodhall]

Away sections are crying out for terraces really. Back in the day we'd get seat and terrace allocations which would be ideal now for people in Breezeblocks situation and mine to a lesser degree with my 11 years lad.

For these of you who are lucky enough not to be old enough to remember if you thought the celebrations for Lowtons goal at Stoke or the Gabby winners at blose was fun multiply that by 5 if standing on a terrace.

We do need them back. What's the Liverpool take on it? I guess they would be influential in the process.

They're not really saying anything in public and I don't blame them.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Great stuff amfy.
Contacted the club today who told me to enquire via email, which I have done.
Feel free to PM me with any info and I'll see what I can do.
Unfortunately I work Sat mornings so time on match days is very limited.
Do you have a link for the petition?
I'll search later on when head rises above the waters of the working day.
UTV!

[Legion]

I will quite happily reply to any questions you wish to send via PM, amfy.

[Ads]

Count me in too Amfy.

[bertlambshank]

Don't forget a lot of coaches will be leaving VP for the Hull game.Nab them before they get on board or get them to fill in a form on board.Im sure the club wouldn't mind.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Needs a bit of careful handling right from the word go.
amfy meeting with the club is a big step in the right direction and to have that "form" or whatever, sanctioned and approved by the club would be a great vote in favour of what she is trying to do, and what many of us would like to see happen.