mynameisthehulk Posted 17 April, 2012 Share Posted 17 April, 2012 Amazing to be on a terrace again, most fun I have had in years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 17 April, 2012 Share Posted 17 April, 2012 The whole of the seated area stood for all of the match too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 17 April, 2012 Share Posted 17 April, 2012 It was nowhere near as crammed in as I remember the old Dell terraces, plenty of elbow room. I suspect Elf and Safety dictates reduced capacities than 30 years ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 17 April, 2012 Share Posted 17 April, 2012 It was nowhere near as crammed in as I remember the old Dell terraces, plenty of elbow room. I suspect Elf and Safety dictates reduced capacities than 30 years ago... Plus back then they used to fiddle the books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 17 April, 2012 Share Posted 17 April, 2012 Well that was the penultimate game with terracing at London Road. End of the season it's all being redeveloped. Good job you made the most of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted 17 April, 2012 Share Posted 17 April, 2012 It was great for my boy to see how good terraces are! He loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didcot Saint Posted 17 April, 2012 Share Posted 17 April, 2012 It was brilliant, what a fabulous night and awesome support, proud of the whole club, let's finish the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted 17 April, 2012 Share Posted 17 April, 2012 Its criminal to think they are knocking that terrace down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 17 April, 2012 Share Posted 17 April, 2012 It was nowhere near as crammed in as I remember the old Dell terraces, plenty of elbow room. I suspect Elf and Safety dictates reduced capacities than 30 years ago... Plus it wasn't sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 True Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West End Saint Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Fantastic to be standing under a low roof the atmospher was ace great away day the team did us proud & the fans did them proud come on you mighty Saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Amazing to be on a terrace again, most fun I have had in years! It was good but If it was the most fun you've had in years you need to go out a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 I didn't like it because I got bumped around when we scored and I could have got hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Badger Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 It was great. Although the trouble with it not being packed comes when we score and everybody just falls forward until they reach the bar near the front of the section. Was a laugh though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knellster Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Well there always has to be someone to complain on such a great night so I guess it may as well be me. For the only time this season there was a terrace so why was everybody in the seats standing? If you wanted to stand then why didn't you buy a terrace ticket? Then those who either didn't want to stand or physically couldn't stand for the whole game would still have been able to see. It certainly didn't ruin my night, but the elderly couple nearby didn't see a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisthehulk Posted 18 April, 2012 Author Share Posted 18 April, 2012 It was good but If it was the most fun you've had in years you need to go out a bit more. Says someone with 8.5k plus posts on an internet forum? I get out plenty thanks pal, you are odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinkle Toes Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Well there always has to be someone to complain on such a great night so I guess it may as well be me. For the only time this season there was a terrace so why was everybody in the seats standing? If you wanted to stand then why didn't you buy a terrace ticket? Then those who either didn't want to stand or physically couldn't stand for the whole game would still have been able to see. It certainly didn't ruin my night, but the elderly couple nearby didn't see a great deal. I'll second that! I decided not to go for the terrace as I remembered how difficult I used to find it to see when I stood on the Milton Road end (being only 5'4"). I assumed that if you paid an extra £5 for a seat is was because you wanted to sit down but it appears not. So I spent the entire match last night standing on tip toe and peering through gaps. At half time everyone sat down and I had an excellent view of the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Well there always has to be someone to complain on such a great night so I guess it may as well be me. For the only time this season there was a terrace so why was everybody in the seats standing? If you wanted to stand then why didn't you buy a terrace ticket? Then those who either didn't want to stand or physically couldn't stand for the whole game would still have been able to see. It certainly didn't ruin my night, but the elderly couple nearby didn't see a great deal. I looked over and thought that was stupid, one of the main advantages of having separate terracing and seats is it allows those that want to sit to sit and those that want to stand, to stand. Absolutely stupid anyone standing in the seated area last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 I looked over and thought that was stupid, one of the main advantages of having separate terracing and seats is it allows those that want to sit to sit and those that want to stand, to stand. Absolutely stupid anyone standing in the seated area last night. Pipe down, Grandad. Looked quality that everyone in the seats stood was stood as well. Made me proud. We are Southampton, we'll stand where we want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 I must be getting old, but I didn't think standing was all that. My nipper got pushed around a bit after the first 2 goals went in, so we moved to the side and the view was pretty poor. It was ok for a one off, but prefer the new grounds to these old ones. I did find it a bit strange that people would want to stand, and then buy seats when there is terracing available.Had I sat down on the terraces I'm sure people would have thought I was some sort of idiot. Hopefully everybody who wanted to sit, was at the front and could see. Personally when there is a standing area, I think pretty selfish to buy a seat and then stand in front of someone who wants to sit down. I would have thought the best solution was those who wanted to stand go onto the terraces and those who wanted to sit buy seats, but perhaps I'm missing something here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Pipe down, Grandad. Looked quality that everyone in the seats stood was stood as well. Made me proud. We are Southampton, we'll stand where we want. It was a bit stupid though. Guess a lot of them were those that bought tickets when the ticket office were saying the terrace was "sold out", therefore they didn't "choose" seats as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Well there always has to be someone to complain on such a great night so I guess it may as well be me. For the only time this season there was a terrace so why was everybody in the seats standing? If you wanted to stand then why didn't you buy a terrace ticket? Then those who either didn't want to stand or physically couldn't stand for the whole game would still have been able to see. It certainly didn't ruin my night, but the elderly couple nearby didn't see a great deal. Good point. There would have plenty of people who didn't want to stand and thought they'd have a nice time in the seats but had their enjoyment spoiled by the ignorance of others. It seems odd that the stewards didn't make more of an effort to keep people seated over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancsaint Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 The whole of the seated area stood for all of the match too Had a seat in the very lower section and asked if I could stand at the very back of the upper tier after KO (thought there'd be a full house) only to be told "You wont find anybody standing here, ground rules and Health & Safety" I replied " There's always standing with away fans" He replied " Notts Forest fans tried standing and we got them to sit down" After the game started and with all Saints standing I didn't have the heart to go and spoil his evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender Posted 19 April, 2012 Share Posted 19 April, 2012 I enjoyed rolling back the years on the terrace but do remember why we changed to all seater. Whenever there was a corner at our end you couldnt really see what was going on and for our third goal I saw the ball run to BS but didnt see it actually go in the net. Also, after our first goal some bloke got really upset that he had been barged over and started punching this other bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanthemanfairoak Posted 19 April, 2012 Share Posted 19 April, 2012 It was nowhere near as crammed in as I remember the old Dell terraces, plenty of elbow room. I suspect Elf and Safety dictates reduced capacities than 30 years ago...did enjoy it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethallee Posted 19 April, 2012 Share Posted 19 April, 2012 Based on the club's progress so far under NC, perhaps in a few seasons time we may have the opportunity to sample the standing terrace at the Allianz Arena (Home of Bayern Munich) Now that would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 19 April, 2012 Share Posted 19 April, 2012 Based on the club's progress so far under NC, perhaps in a few seasons time we may have the opportunity to sample the standing terrace at the Allianz Arena (Home of Bayern Munich) Now that would be awesome. Perhaps the Bundisliga might be a step too far though, even for our Nic? Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the terraces only for domestic games? I think you will find they 'lock' the seats down for all UEFA games? http://www.aberdeen-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/exclusive_report_from_the_safe_standing_roadshow_in_aberdeen_727699/index.shtml It would be awesome though to kit the Northam out with a set of these babies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 19 April, 2012 Share Posted 19 April, 2012 I enjoyed rolling back the years on the terrace but do remember why we changed to all seater. Whenever there was a corner at our end you couldnt really see what was going on and for our third goal I saw the ball run to BS but didnt see it actually go in the net. Also, after our first goal some bloke got really upset that he had been barged over and started punching this other bloke. All of that can and does happen in seated areas. For what it's worth I'd choose to watch a game standing in an end like that every time, will be a sad day for English football when they no longer exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 19 April, 2012 Share Posted 19 April, 2012 Perhaps the Bundisliga might be a step too far though, even for our Nic? Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the terraces only for domestic games? I think you will find they 'lock' the seats down for all UEFA games? http://www.aberdeen-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/exclusive_report_from_the_safe_standing_roadshow_in_aberdeen_727699/index.shtml It would be awesome though to kit the Northam out with a set of these babies! For UEFA games, they have to put seats in. I've done a fair few grounds out in Germany. In Bundesliga 2 I've also done a few grounds and whilst most of the stands are normally half empty, the terrace is always rammed. For a recent Eintracht Frankfurt game, the ground holds 50k, there were 30k there but the terrace sold out in minutes and we missed out on tickets (luckily still jibbed on when the stewards weren't looking). Look at P'Boro the other night, the seats went unsold but the terrace was virtually full. There is still a demand for standing, just such a shame our government use Hillsborough as an excuse for not having it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 19 April, 2012 Share Posted 19 April, 2012 For UEFA games, they have to put seats in. I've done a fair few grounds out in Germany. In Bundesliga 2 I've also done a few grounds and whilst most of the stands are normally half empty, the terrace is always rammed. For a recent Eintracht Frankfurt game, the ground holds 50k, there were 30k there but the terrace sold out in minutes and we missed out on tickets (luckily still jibbed on when the stewards weren't looking). Look at P'Boro the other night, the seats went unsold but the terrace was virtually full. There is still a demand for standing, just such a shame our government use Hillsborough as an excuse for not having it. well said, we are losing our football heritage in front of our eyes, nights like Tuesday were a reminder of how great terraces are, and the demand is still there for them. people who go to gigs and rugby - fine, standing allowed and encourage. why should it be different with football. #watchingfootballisnotacrime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisp Posted 19 April, 2012 Share Posted 19 April, 2012 That was great fun. I couldn't see much in the first half as was a bit late and right at the back but still a better experience. Brentford in league one was brilliant as well, and Ninian Park a few years back. It is a shame that we are losing them. That said I stand on a proper terrace whenever I watch Bromley but its not quite the same when you're the only one on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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