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Post by gasonthemount on Feb 24, 2022 21:31:22 GMT
Capacity info according to BP article this evening.
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Post by nsblue on Feb 24, 2022 21:56:51 GMT
As per The Post The working capacity at the Mem was just in excess of 11,000in recent seasons, but tightened measures from safety authorities forbid standing at pitch level – hence the yellow hash marks painted at the foot of some terraced areas – and the revised crowd limit is now slightly more than 9,700.
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Post by gasandelectricity on Feb 24, 2022 22:13:10 GMT
As per The Post The working capacity at the Mem was just in excess of 11,000in recent seasons, but tightened measures from safety authorities forbid standing at pitch level – hence the yellow hash marks painted at the foot of some terraced areas – and the revised crowd limit is now slightly more than 9,700. Thought as much but 9,700 seems really low. Explains why crowds of almost 8k have seemed pretty busy this season.
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Post by gasandelectricity on Feb 24, 2022 22:14:30 GMT
To add this shows why it's really important we get a new stadium sorted ASAP we could hit that capacity limit easily for the majority of the remainder of the season.
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 24, 2022 22:19:35 GMT
As per The Post The working capacity at the Mem was just in excess of 11,000in recent seasons, but tightened measures from safety authorities forbid standing at pitch level – hence the yellow hash marks painted at the foot of some terraced areas – and the revised crowd limit is now slightly more than 9,700. Thought as much but 9,700 seems really low. Explains why crowds of almost 8k have seemed pretty busy this season. If that's the capacity no wonder Saturday's game is heading for a sell out, it seems more barmy rules by the FA, does anybody know the reasons behind them banning standing at pitch level when you can still sit at pitch level?
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Post by gasandelectricity on Feb 24, 2022 22:24:34 GMT
Thought as much but 9,700 seems really low. Explains why crowds of almost 8k have seemed pretty busy this season. If that's the capacity no wonder Saturday's game is heading for a sell out, it seems more barmy rules by the FA, does anybody know the reasons behind them banning standing at pitch level when you can still sit at pitch level? Pretty sure Goringe was on having a gas earlier in the season suggesting it's rules that have been around for years that we just haven't been following until now.
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Post by kruger on Feb 24, 2022 23:23:49 GMT
Is that all, that's crap we used to get over 12,000 didn't we, we need a new ground pronto
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Post by dudelebowski on Feb 24, 2022 23:26:47 GMT
Is that all, that's crap we used to get over 12,000 didn't we, we need a new ground pronto Our Mem record crowd is 12,011. Not sure we’ve ever consistently been 10k +
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Post by yattongas on Feb 24, 2022 23:28:01 GMT
As per The Post The working capacity at the Mem was just in excess of 11,000in recent seasons, but tightened measures from safety authorities forbid standing at pitch level – hence the yellow hash marks painted at the foot of some terraced areas – and the revised crowd limit is now slightly more than 9,700. Thought as much but 9,700 seems really low. Explains why crowds of almost 8k have seemed pretty busy this season. 9.7k max ? If that’s right it’s bloody embarrassing. How can we feasibly move forward as a club if we’re hamstrung by such a limited capacity?
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Post by kruger on Feb 24, 2022 23:43:10 GMT
Is that all, that's crap we used to get over 12,000 didn't we, we need a new ground pronto Our Mem record crowd is 12,011. Not sure we’ve ever consistently been 10k + when we are hovering around the playoffs we will get 10,000 easy
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Post by dudelebowski on Feb 24, 2022 23:47:28 GMT
Our Mem record crowd is 12,011. Not sure we’ve ever consistently been 10k + when we are hovering around the playoffs we will get 10,000 easy Hopefully the restrictions can be lifted, reduce any away sides to just the one small section of seats in the south stand and pack as many Gas in as possible the entire length of the East side. Just like against Dagenham🤘🏼
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Post by Kipper on Feb 25, 2022 6:38:20 GMT
That's a huge problem for Rovers if the club makes it to the Championship, we will be hampered by playing in a 9.7k capacity stadium. There is still no progress towards a new stadium. This is beyond embarrassing for a city the size of Bristol. Potential new supporters will not be able to support the club!
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Post by gasandelectricity on Feb 25, 2022 8:08:02 GMT
That's a huge problem for Rovers if the club makes it to the Championship, we will be hampered by playing in a 9.7k capacity stadium. There is still no progress towards a new stadium. This is beyond embarrassing for a city the size of Bristol. Potential new supporters will not be able to support the club! I mean, it’s been well publicised we’re looking at the fruit market. I know it’s slow but it doesn’t happen overnight!
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Post by bidefordgas on Feb 25, 2022 8:17:08 GMT
Exeters 6 wins, two draws and their last defeat on the 1st January, tells me this is not going to be easy. With us on good form, I would be happy with a point, however another win would suggest we could be heading for the promised land. Fine day tomorrow and looking forward to my drive over from Camarthenshire.
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Post by pirate on Feb 25, 2022 8:24:08 GMT
As per The Post The working capacity at the Mem was just in excess of 11,000in recent seasons, but tightened measures from safety authorities forbid standing at pitch level – hence the yellow hash marks painted at the foot of some terraced areas – and the revised crowd limit is now slightly more than 9,700. Ah, correct me if I'm wrong, but presumably advice taken from the "Safety Advisory Group provide a forum for discussing and advising on public safety at an event." So it would only be "advice" and not a legal requirement. The club have chosen to follow their advice when crowds of 10,000-11,000 have been perfectly fine in the past. 'They are non-statutory bodies and so do not have legal powers or responsibilities, and are not empowered to approve or prohibit events from taking place. Event organisers and others involved in the running of an event, retain the principal legal duties for ensuring public safety.' www.hse.gov.uk/event-safety/safety-advisory-groups.htm
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Feb 25, 2022 8:45:33 GMT
Weather for tomorrow afternoon is looking fairly good, sunshine with a gusty wind.
Will await the official Gaschat forecast from TBone tomorrow.
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Post by seanclevedongas on Feb 25, 2022 8:48:25 GMT
As per The Post The working capacity at the Mem was just in excess of 11,000in recent seasons, but tightened measures from safety authorities forbid standing at pitch level – hence the yellow hash marks painted at the foot of some terraced areas – and the revised crowd limit is now slightly more than 9,700. Ah, correct me if I'm wrong, but presumably advice taken from the "Safety Advisory Group provide a forum for discussing and advising on public safety at an event." So it would only be "advice" and not a legal requirement. The club have chosen to follow their advice when crowds of 10,000-11,000 have been perfectly fine in the past. 'They are non-statutory bodies and so do not have legal powers or responsibilities, and are not empowered to approve or prohibit events from taking place. Event organisers and others involved in the running of an event, retain the principal legal duties for ensuring public safety.' www.hse.gov.uk/event-safety/safety-advisory-groups.htmImagine though if we ignored the advice and an incident happened?
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Post by pirate on Feb 25, 2022 8:53:02 GMT
Ah, correct me if I'm wrong, but presumably advice taken from the "Safety Advisory Group provide a forum for discussing and advising on public safety at an event." So it would only be "advice" and not a legal requirement. The club have chosen to follow their advice when crowds of 10,000-11,000 have been perfectly fine in the past. 'They are non-statutory bodies and so do not have legal powers or responsibilities, and are not empowered to approve or prohibit events from taking place. Event organisers and others involved in the running of an event, retain the principal legal duties for ensuring public safety.' www.hse.gov.uk/event-safety/safety-advisory-groups.htmImagine though if we ignored the advice and an incident happened? What happens if "an incident happens" with the 9,700 capacity, reduce it further?
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Post by seanclevedongas on Feb 25, 2022 9:03:55 GMT
Imagine though if we ignored the advice and an incident happened? What happens if "an incident happens" with the 9,700 capacity, reduce it further? The point is if an incident happens with the 9,700 capacity they are not going to get pilloried from all sides for ignoring advice are they?
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Post by xenongas on Feb 25, 2022 9:48:23 GMT
Seems the only way for some to heed advice is to make it a legal requirement. Of course then it becomes an affront to our freedoms and should be immediately repealed.
Anyway. Happy with a point tomorrow. Even if we don't get full points as long as its a good performance I think momentum will be maintained. Hoping for a top atmosphere at the mem then straight onto the rugby.
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