Standing/Sitting Areas for Semi final Wembley

[pig]

There were quite a few kids sat around me, and for that reason most of the people were sat down, apart from two idiots who when politely asked numerous times to sit down by the fathers of the kids point blank refused. I had a fine few, but felt sorry for the kids who couldn't see a thing. Considering they were loving standing so much, they could have returned back from half time on time, instead they were ten minutes late. Very odd.

I don't mind standing, or sitting, but I sit in the trinity for home games and wouldn't dream of standing for the whole match due to the people around me. Of course you stand when a bit of action occurs, as does everyone else.

Saying that last time I was at Wembley in 2010 I stood both times, but that was once again dictated by those around me. My preference is to sit for most of the match.

[AlexAlexCropley]

I saw a phenomenon yesterday I feel is going to be more prevalent in future years.Standing, singing , having a jolly old time right at the back 536.
The group in front seemed animated at some things happening on the pitch but were not kind of involved with the villa momentum if you get my drift
Anyways, it twigged-they were in-play
betting the whole match , often times not even watching the pitch.
It nearly kicked off after I said something but being on my tod I held back.Wankers.

[dave.woodhall]

I didn't even flip my seat over once,  no need to.

You don't get it, do you?

[liam]

Sat in block 130 and had no choice but stand, which wasn't a major problem. My 15 year old is fine and loves standing, but my 9 year old has to stand on his chair, which he was fine with until we scored the 2nd and a massive bloke behind fell forward and knocked him off.... the guy apologised and was genuinely sorry, but don't tell me its all wonderful and nobody gets hurt because they do, its happened at the villas as well when hes stood too far back on his chair and his leg has gone down the back as the seat flipped up. The few away games hes done, I have asked the ticket office for better placement as I understand and accept that people stand, but it makes no real difference, you just hope you get some considerate people around you...Glad to say 90% of the time you do. But when you spend close on £100 on 3 tickets and a tank of petrol, because your kids love the villa, and they can't see anything but the back of drunk guy shouting abuse at his own players for most of the game it makes you think about not going away from home. Anyway nothing spoiled his day yesterday not even his cut legs.

[DaveK]

I was in block 135 (I think) yesterday, and everybody stood throughout. I personally quite like to stand, but there was an elderly guy with a walking stick directly behind me who was clearly struggling to remain standing. To cap it off he had a youngster with him who probably didn't see much of the game either.

I thought about offering to switch with them, but of course it would have been no different in our seats. They left before the end, so I hope it didn't spoil their day.

[Clampy]

Sat in block 130 and had no choice but stand, which wasn't a major problem. My 15 year old is fine and loves standing, but my 9 year old has to stand on his chair, which he was fine with until we scored the 2nd and a massive bloke behind fell forward and knocked him off.... the guy apologised and was genuinely sorry, but don't tell me its all wonderful and nobody gets hurt because they do, its happened at the villas as well when hes stood too far back on his chair and his leg has gone down the back as the seat flipped up. The few away games hes done, I have asked the ticket office for better placement as I understand and accept that people stand, but it makes no real difference, you just hope you get some considerate people around you...Glad to say 90% of the time you do. But when you spend close on £100 on 3 tickets and a tank of petrol, because your kids love the villa, and they can't see anything but the back of drunk guy shouting abuse at his own players for most of the game it makes you think about not going away from home. Anyway nothing spoiled his day yesterday not even his cut legs.

Whilst I sympathise, standing on a chair is always dangerous, especially when you're only 9.

[Rudy65]

Sat in block 130 and had no choice but stand, which wasn't a major problem. My 15 year old is fine and loves standing, but my 9 year old has to stand on his chair, which he was fine with until we scored the 2nd and a massive bloke behind fell forward and knocked him off.... the guy apologised and was genuinely sorry, but don't tell me its all wonderful and nobody gets hurt because they do, its happened at the villas as well when hes stood too far back on his chair and his leg has gone down the back as the seat flipped up. The few away games hes done, I have asked the ticket office for better placement as I understand and accept that people stand, but it makes no real difference, you just hope you get some considerate people around you...Glad to say 90% of the time you do. But when you spend close on £100 on 3 tickets and a tank of petrol, because your kids love the villa, and they can't see anything but the back of drunk guy shouting abuse at his own players for most of the game it makes you think about not going away from home. Anyway nothing spoiled his day yesterday not even his cut legs.

Whilst I sympathise, standing on a chair is always dangerous, especially when you're only 9.

The alternative was he didn't see the match at all. Perhaps if the selfish guys in front hadnt stood throughout and the big guy behind had been able to control himself from falling forward it wouldnt be an issue.

[Rudy65]

I didn't even flip my seat over once,  no need to.

When you get your cup final ticket, please announce the details on here. That way I can be sure to not get a seat anywhere near you

[andrew08]

Stood all game yesterday, was with my 12 year old who stood on his seat periodically like he has done since I first took him as a 2 year old. I've always held him around the waist when he seat stands to keep him safe, he's obviously getting taller and he's probably a year or so from being able to see without needing to stand on a seat.

It's not ideal but, touch wood, we've never been close to being hurt. Yesterday was pretty barmy when the second went in, but the only injury he was likely to get was deafness when I screamed in his ear.

I think on reflection I'm happy to have the seats around as they act as a bit of a barrier when we score.
The other thing is even at VP when people do sit on occasions he still has to stand to see over sitting people.

[liam]

Sat in block 130 and had no choice but stand, which wasn't a major problem. My 15 year old is fine and loves standing, but my 9 year old has to stand on his chair, which he was fine with until we scored the 2nd and a massive bloke behind fell forward and knocked him off.... the guy apologised and was genuinely sorry, but don't tell me its all wonderful and nobody gets hurt because they do, its happened at the villas as well when hes stood too far back on his chair and his leg has gone down the back as the seat flipped up. The few away games hes done, I have asked the ticket office for better placement as I understand and accept that people stand, but it makes no real difference, you just hope you get some considerate people around you...Glad to say 90% of the time you do. But when you spend close on £100 on 3 tickets and a tank of petrol, because your kids love the villa, and they can't see anything but the back of drunk guy shouting abuse at his own players for most of the game it makes you think about not going away from home. Anyway nothing spoiled his day yesterday not even his cut legs.

Whilst I sympathise, standing on a chair is always dangerous, especially when you're only 9.

The alternative was he didn't see the match at all. Perhaps if the selfish guys in front hadnt stood throughout and the big guy behind had been able to control himself from falling forward it wouldnt be an issue.

That's my point, what else are we suppose to do? Stare at the back of the guy in front, I normally do have my arm around his waist for large periods of the game, but if your involved in the game yourself you don't always grab him quick enough. They have both been season ticket holders since the age of 6 and we used to sit in the Trinity to avoid it, but you don't get that choice at some games. I just wanted to put the other view point across, we accept it happens, we still go, but its not as simple as saying its a fantastic experience for everyone. 

[conman]

I didn't even flip my seat over once,  no need to.

i didnt either but my legs were getting tired
so several times i rested my arse on my upright seat especially when liverpool where attacking
 but i didnt flip the lid down once
i was sort of resting the cheeks of my arse on the half inch edge of the seat that is normally behind your knees
when you are sitting properly
its a good thing to do really , especially if you are taller than the person behind you
and it is  neither standing up or sitting down

[Witton End]

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[Clampy]

Sat in block 130 and had no choice but stand, which wasn't a major problem. My 15 year old is fine and loves standing, but my 9 year old has to stand on his chair, which he was fine with until we scored the 2nd and a massive bloke behind fell forward and knocked him off.... the guy apologised and was genuinely sorry, but don't tell me its all wonderful and nobody gets hurt because they do, its happened at the villas as well when hes stood too far back on his chair and his leg has gone down the back as the seat flipped up. The few away games hes done, I have asked the ticket office for better placement as I understand and accept that people stand, but it makes no real difference, you just hope you get some considerate people around you...Glad to say 90% of the time you do. But when you spend close on £100 on 3 tickets and a tank of petrol, because your kids love the villa, and they can't see anything but the back of drunk guy shouting abuse at his own players for most of the game it makes you think about not going away from home. Anyway nothing spoiled his day yesterday not even his cut legs.

Whilst I sympathise, standing on a chair is always dangerous, especially when you're only 9.

The alternative was he didn't see the match at all. Perhaps if the selfish guys in front hadnt stood throughout and the big guy behind had been able to control himself from falling forward it wouldnt be an issue.

That's my point, what else are we suppose to do? Stare at the back of the guy in front, I normally do have my arm around his waist for large periods of the game, but if your involved in the game yourself you don't always grab him quick enough. They have both been season ticket holders since the age of 6 and we used to sit in the Trinity to avoid it, but you don't get that choice at some games. I just wanted to put the other view point across, we accept it happens, we still go, but its not as simple as saying its a fantastic experience for everyone. 

My point was, if your young lad has fell off his chair and hurt himself when standing on it, then maybe he shouldn't, especially at home. Until he's a bit older, maybe the Trinity or Doug Ellis might be a good place to sit.

[peter w]

Of course he shouldn't but when you're at a game where everyone is standing and your child cannot see there is no other alternative.

[Legion]

Of course he shouldn't but when you're at a game where everyone is standing and your child cannot see there is no other alternative.

Exactly. I had Freddy with me. He either had to stand on his chair or (as I was lucky enough to have an aisle seat) on the steps. He loved every second of his day out, though.