Behind the goals and Safe Standing

[CapitalGreen]

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I think it’s going to look really naff having a few blocks of normal seats in front of the rail seats. Why not just do the whole section

Because the demand isn’t there for a full section of standing (yet). Presumably, if demand starts to exceed what we have we can add extra rows in the future.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

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Because the demand isn’t there for a full section of standing (yet). Presumably, if demand starts to exceed what we have we can add extra rows in the future.

Exactly. If the standing areas were to constantly sell out then of course going forward we can expand the area.

My only gripe is the configuration of the new area. 60% of the FF lower is now safe standing. Should have just made it 3 full blocks instead.

[BoomtownHibees]

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Exactly. If the standing areas were to constantly sell out then of course going forward we can expand the area.

My only gripe is the configuration of the new area. 60% of the FF lower is now safe standing. Should have just made it 3 full blocks instead.

What sections would work that wouldn’t end up blocking the view of folk sitting in the other areas?

[CapitalGreen]

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Exactly. If the standing areas were to constantly sell out then of course going forward we can expand the area.

My only gripe is the configuration of the new area. 60% of the FF lower is now safe standing. Should have just made it 3 full blocks instead.

Wouldn’t work as the end seated sections would have their sight lines blocked.

[Chipper1875]

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What sections would work that wouldn’t end up blocking the view of folk sitting in the other areas?

Correct . Also , having the central section fully safe standing will create this issue

[BoomtownHibees]

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Correct . Also , having the central section fully safe standing will create this issue

I believe some seats are being taken away from the adjoining sections which should negate/minimise this issue

[Chipper1875]

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I believe some seats are being taken away from the adjoining sections which should negate/minimise this issue

Yeah , not convinced it will. It’s taking couple of seats out of a row

[MelbourneHibees]

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You've got that all half cock mate.

The club know what the potential demand is going to be, right?

They want it fairly busy, yes?

Through their consultation they also know of fans who want to be part of the atmosphere but don't want a 'full Ultra' experience.

So for this, the first season they have gone for a 'Half and Half' approach.

Thinking ahead, either:-

As demand increases they install more sections of rail seating or

Demand stays the same so we don't end up with a large rail section half empty.

Makes complete sense to me.

Oh and take yer Jambo meme and stuff it!

The safe standing areas still have seats though so doing the whole lower tier would still work even if not popular. You can still sit.

[Spike Mandela]

Unless we have a massive upturn in attendance, the popularity of safe standing will have people relocating from seated areas and make the rest of the stadium look a bit empty won’t it?

[nonshinyfinish]

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The safe standing areas still have seats though so doing the whole lower tier would still work even if not popular. You can still sit.

Obviously don't know exactly what ours will look like, but I think the norm for rail seating is that the seat part is locked closed for games where the section's being used for standing, and only unlocked for games where seats are required (European games).

[MelbourneHibees]

I understand why the safestanding is going to be where it is. But is everyone in agreement that the bottom section behind the goals is the worst place to watch a game of football?

[Hibbyradge]

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Thanks - it just gives me the option to renew one - but I have regiateeed with the club I want to keep my two so sure all will be cool

There's nothing better than a spot of regiateeeding.

[Ringothedog]

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Unless we have a massive upturn in attendance, the popularity of safe standing will have people relocating from seated areas and make the rest of the stadium look a bit empty won’t it?

There will be people moving from the FF which should potentially fill those seats

[Hibbyradge]

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Because the demand isn’t there for a full section of standing (yet). Presumably, if demand starts to exceed what we have we can add extra rows in the future.

Possibly something to do with keeping folk from running on to the pitch?

[CapitalGreen]

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Possibly something to do with keeping folk from running on to the pitch?

I don’t think so.

[BoomtownHibees]

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Obviously don't know exactly what ours will look like, but I think the norm for rail seating is that the seat part is locked closed for games where the section's being used for standing, and only unlocked for games where seats are required (European games).

According to KP on Twitter:

“They will be similar to ones we’ve trialled in the East Stand for the last 5 years (not metal seat, won’t be locked and can be used to sit at standing height)”

He posted a pic of the ones in the East as well which I didn’t even know existed

[Bristolhibby]

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I’m probably wrong but I didn’t think that’s how it works. I thought the seat part of the safe standing rails would only be in use when standing isn’t allowed, e.g. in some European games.

I thought the seat is there, just everyone will be standing. Everyone in the safe standing will have a “seat” on their Season Ticket as the club have to control access to the safe standing area.

J

[Fuzzywuzzy]

The queues for the cubicles in the FFL will be even longer on match day now......

[CapitalGreen]

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The queues for the cubicles in the FFL will be even longer on match day now......

Why?

[Hibbyradge]

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The queues for the cubicles in the FFL will be even longer on match day now......

Just take a small mirror with you...

[nonshinyfinish]

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According to KP on Twitter:

“They will be similar to ones we’ve trialled in the East Stand for the last 5 years (not metal seat, won’t be locked and can be used to sit at standing height)”

He posted a pic of the ones in the East as well which I didn’t even know existed

Interesting.

"Can be used to sit at standing height" – more like a bar stool?

[Bristolhibby]

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Unless we have a massive upturn in attendance, the popularity of safe standing will have people relocating from seated areas and make the rest of the stadium look a bit empty won’t it?

Suppose the Northern part of the East stand will empty with the singing section moving to the safe standing section.

J

[BoomtownHibees]

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Interesting.

"Can be used to sit at standing height" – more like a bar stool?

Aye pretty much. Not sure this link will work but worth a try:

https://x.com/kieranpowerhibs/status/1758398480504979538?s=46&t=8S1ZYRh9AWmZHD2iAGtEBA

[nonshinyfinish]

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Aye pretty much. Not sure this link will work but worth a try:

https://x.com/kieranpowerhibs/status...AWmZHD2iAGtEBA

Thanks. Likewise had no idea we'd already trialled these.

[Vault Boy]

I wonder how/if the official ER capacity will change

[MelbourneHibees]

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I wonder how/if the official ER capacity will change

It won't. Unless they are literally removing seats from the stand to help sightlines. But surely you'd just keep them there and not sell them. Safe Standing needs to be 1:1.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

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Why?

For those that like imports of the Columbian variety

[CapitalGreen]

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It won't. Unless they are literally removing seats from the stand to help sightlines. But surely you'd just keep them there and not sell them. Safe Standing needs to be 1:1.

Club have confirmed seats are being removed.

[CapitalGreen]

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For those that like imports of the Columbian variety

Ah yes because anyone who enjoys standing at games must be a drug user.

[nonshinyfinish]

If the seats are removed rather than just being left unsold, capacity would be reduced by 46 based on this page: https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/season...ous-five-lower