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Post by mikbhoy on Sept 9, 2010 16:32:14 GMT
Evening Times: www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/editor-s-picks/spl-supremo-will-consider-terrace-return-1.1054033SPL supremo will consider terrace returnby Graeme MacPhersonSPL chief executive Neil Doncaster revealed he is “open-minded” about the prospect of reintroducing terracing to Scotland’s top-flight grounds. Doncaster is midway through a strategic review of all aspects of the Scottish game, with his wide-ranging proposals set to be put to the 12 SPL clubs before the end of the year. The move to all-seater stadia came as a result of recommendations made in the Taylor Report, published after the Hillsborough disaster in 1989 when 96 people lost their lives. It was implemented in the Premier League in Scotland in 1994 and adopted by the SPL following its inception in 1998. There has been a growing movement seeking the reintroduction of designated standing areas inside Scottish stadia, in the belief that a return to terracing would improve the often sterile atmosphere at matches. Doncaster warned such a change may prove difficult to implement, but vowed to consider everything as he looks to find ways to improve the overall matchday experience for supporters. “I’m open-minded about it,” he said as he launched the first SPL Family Weekend that will see a range of family activities taking place at games on September 18 and 19. “I appreciate the logistical difficulties involved, having gone to all-seater stadia. It is a more fraught area in the UK, given our history and how we’ve built our stadia, than it is elsewhere in Europe. “Generally these things are driven by supporter demand and it’s possible there could be sufficient demand to justify looking at it, although there are no plans to do so at the moment.” The retention of standing terraces is one of the reasons the Bundesliga has enjoyed record attendances in recent seasons and Doncaster is keen to learn from the Germans. “I’ve been over there and spoken to the Bundesliga,” he said. “I’ve learned about how they conducted their review in 2000, the changes put in place, and the way they make sure youth development actually happens. “If you look at the German system now, what you will see is a very close relationship between their equivalent of the SPL and the SFA, a huge investment in youth development, a real emphasis on coach education, and colt teams at under-23 level participating in lower leagues. “It is all about ensuring that the next crop of German players comes through the system. And it works. It’s important we don’t waste this once-in-a-generation opportunity to do things better.” No Old Firm escape routeNeil Doncaster has insisted once again that the Old Firm will not leave to join the English Premier League. “We all have dreams for our clubs but I prefer to live in the day-to-day reality of where we are,” said the SPL chief executive. “Rangers and Celtic are a fundamental part of Scottish football and I foresee that being the case ad infinitum.”
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Post by dan3 on Sept 9, 2010 16:38:37 GMT
I would be all for this,i think im correct in saying that most new stadiums in europe have standing areas
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Post by delgreco on Sept 9, 2010 16:44:29 GMT
Im in,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Post by mikbhoy on Sept 9, 2010 16:46:49 GMT
Don't know about the rest of Europe, Dan, but it's very popular in Germany, they also have the facility to put in seats for European matches because UEFA insist on it.
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Post by liam on Sept 9, 2010 16:48:32 GMT
I think the whole of football wants a return to safe standing areas. It seems mad that people who are ostensibly trying to promote the game not going for this.
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Post by masterson on Sept 9, 2010 16:54:59 GMT
stick it right behind the goals in the lower tier...that way it can be seen on the telly.
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Post by dannybhoy on Sept 9, 2010 19:09:29 GMT
Behind the goals and in the main stand please celtic Stick it in a good amount of the lowest level atleast
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Post by junglejim on Sept 9, 2010 19:25:09 GMT
In Germany you can also have a beer while standing/dancing on the terracing.
I.m too auld and grumpy for that. Its a young man's game so I will stay put in my seat and watch from above. LOL
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Post by clydebankcelt on Sept 9, 2010 19:33:43 GMT
In Germany you can also have a beer while standing/dancing on the terracing. I.m too auld and grumpy for that. Its a young man's game so I will stay put in my seat and watch from above. LOL me too,i prefer sitting you get a better view, years ago we used to get a decent place to stand and the biggest guy in the stadium would stand in front of me..the silent farters will be back as well.
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Post by junglejim on Sept 9, 2010 19:40:10 GMT
In Germany you can also have a beer while standing/dancing on the terracing. I.m too auld and grumpy for that. Its a young man's game so I will stay put in my seat and watch from above. LOL me too,i prefer sitting you get a better view, years ago we used to get a decent place to stand and the biggest guy in the stadium would stand in front of me..the silent farters will be back as well. ....while peeing in your pocket. LOL
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Post by clydebankcelt on Sept 9, 2010 19:45:18 GMT
....while peeing in your pocket. LOL i wonder what the younger generation will feel when they are standing in a puddle of pish?
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Post by junglejim on Sept 9, 2010 19:49:18 GMT
....while peeing in your pocket. LOL i wonder what the younger generation will feel when they are standing in a puddle of pish? A slightly warm feeling rising up their trouser leg....but surely we raised them to behave better than us. LOL
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Post by prairiebhoy on Sept 9, 2010 21:17:49 GMT
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Post by junglejim on Sept 9, 2010 21:49:21 GMT
LOL. The equivalent in our day was an empty Pale Ale can which was opened in such a way that it was the equivalent of Jaws....the only thing to do was pray that there wasn't a goal.
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Post by liam on Sept 9, 2010 21:56:33 GMT
Or some mental nudging the bottom of the can.
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Post by carson67 on Sept 9, 2010 23:35:34 GMT
[ I.m too auld and grumpy for that. Its a young man's game so I will stay put in my seat and watch from above. LOL[/quote]me too,i prefer sitting you get a better view, years ago we used to get a decent place to stand and the biggest guy in the stadium would stand in front of me..the silent farters will be back as well. [/quote] you should have just done what kids done in those days and sat on the barrier and got a freezing arse into the bargain!!
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Post by carson67 on Sept 9, 2010 23:38:52 GMT
I am all for a return to some sort of standing section
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