danny91973 Posted 16 May, 2013 Posted 16 May, 2013 Does anyone know if I can sit in st Mary's with crutches and an injured foot? Had foot surgery today and want to sit in my usual seat in kingsland block 35 on Sunday. Anyone got any experience of this?
Turkish Posted 16 May, 2013 Posted 16 May, 2013 They'll let you in but not your crutches as they are a dangerous weapon.
Saint-Armstrong Posted 16 May, 2013 Posted 16 May, 2013 I know of people who went with crutches. Stewards offered them a seat in the front row, or disabled areas.
The9 Posted 16 May, 2013 Posted 16 May, 2013 I went in on crutches in L1 against MK Dons - the club was happy to swap my season ticket to put me in the ambulant section, but the useless feckers insisted we walked around to the ticket office to hand it over to get my ticket, and then back again afterwards to collect the ST. This somewhat reduced the convenience, but then this IS a club that won't let disabled fans buy tickets online so they all have to queue outside at 9am to get (away) tickets... However, the Stoke game has already sold out, so good luck with that.
Saint Mark Posted 16 May, 2013 Posted 16 May, 2013 Does anyone know if I can sit in st Mary's with crutches and an injured foot? Had foot surgery today and want to sit in my usual seat in kingsland block 35 on Sunday. Anyone got any experience of this? It's a few years ago now, about 7 years, but I walked over the Itchen bridge with my leg in full plaster (not a good idea) but gladly had no problem at all getting in and taking my crutches with me. I even posted a similar question on Saintsforever as I was worried, but others had no problem previously. However, If I were you I'd phone and check as rules may have changed!
LeBenali Posted 16 May, 2013 Posted 16 May, 2013 Get there early enough and they may be able to sort you out with alternate seating (although as it's a sell out may not be that easy). If not you'll be absolutely fine sitting in your normal seat, as long as you have the patience to let the crowds disperse before leaving at the end.
kpturner Posted 16 May, 2013 Posted 16 May, 2013 Does anyone know if I can sit in st Mary's with crutches and an injured foot? Had foot surgery today and want to sit in my usual seat in kingsland block 35 on Sunday. Anyone got any experience of this? I did when I ruptured my Achilles. No problem - even got let in through the big doors by a steward. They didn't get me a pint at halftime though.
UpweySaint Posted 16 May, 2013 Posted 16 May, 2013 I did when I ruptured my Achilles. No problem - even got let in through the big doors by a steward. They didn't get me a pint at halftime though. The monsters!
danny91973 Posted 16 May, 2013 Author Posted 16 May, 2013 Thanks for the info. Will get there early and try and change ticket.
Saint_lambden Posted 16 May, 2013 Posted 16 May, 2013 Did during a pre-season game. Wasn't so bad then as obviously there were plenty of empty seats and space but might be more awkward on a game like Sunday when it's full up. Good luck!
Gemmel Posted 16 May, 2013 Posted 16 May, 2013 My boy did his leg in, had an operation, but couldn't sit in his seat and was a season ticket holder. Phoned the club and they gave us a box. No meals or anything but a lovely touch, from SFC.
Matthew Le Tissier Posted 17 May, 2013 Posted 17 May, 2013 I've done crutches in kingsland and wouldnt advise it Steps and goals being scored don't mix with crutches. Call the club they will relocate you. Maybe if you ask nicely they will replace you on the bench for fox or gully
supersonic Posted 17 May, 2013 Posted 17 May, 2013 I spent 6 weeks on crutches a couple of years back. Had about 4 games in the Northam - last game was Wallsall and the steward helped me over the advertising hoardings at the end of the game pitch invasion. Funniest moment was celebrating Guly's goal v Brizzle Rovers waving my crutches in the air and getting the dirtiest look from the St. John's ambulance woman
supersonic Posted 17 May, 2013 Posted 17 May, 2013 I've done crutches in kingsland and wouldnt advise it Steps and goals being scored don't mix with crutches. Call the club they will relocate you. Maybe if you ask nicely they will replace you on the bench for fox or gully Fox won't be on the bench anyway. After years of having Connolly, Lallana and Lee Holmes SMS should be used to crutches
Bwanamakubwa Posted 17 May, 2013 Posted 17 May, 2013 I went through this around Xmas and was able to move to the seat on the very end of the row. My only advice would be that if it is wet, as it was when I was on crutches, the concourse is like an ice skating rink and only negotiable very slowly.
Dimond Geezer Posted 17 May, 2013 Posted 17 May, 2013 I had a knee op 3 days before the QPR match & had no problem swapping my season ticket for a front row seat. The stewards opened the big door to let me in, rather than going through the turnstiles, all-in-all no problem whatsoever. As a word of caution, if you do end up in the front row, you do have to be wary of people walking past, they generally walk around with their eyes closed, so if you can't bend your leg, it becomes a very good target. I did find that a crutch makes a very good tool for steering people away from an outstretched leg.
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