Safe Standing Area

**Slim Shady** · 09-06-2015 11:35 AM

Celtic have been granted permission to install rail seating which will enable them to have safe standin areas for 2,600 fans. Should be ready for 2016/17 season.

Have fond memories of standing in the East. Would love to see a small section return to the East.

***LancsHibs*** · 09-06-2015 11:42 AM

Me to, I'm for it, freedom of choice!

***CallumLaidlaw*** · 09-06-2015 11:44 AM

I think the lower famous five would be great for a standing area. Get the singing section in there too

***Keith_M*** · 09-06-2015 11:52 AM

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I think the lower famous five would be great for a standing area. Get the singing section in there too

We should have a whip round to raise the money from everybody in favour

How long would it take to raise roughly 160k*, do you think?

* 2,000 seats at 80 quid each.

**Hibi** · 09-06-2015 11:53 AM

Was across in Bremen for their last home game and the atmosphere in the standing section is tremendous. Brings back many happy memories of Easter road.

***Scouse Hibee*** · 09-06-2015 12:07 PM

We can't afford it, money is better spent on the squad.

**Scottie** · 09-06-2015 12:17 PM

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We can't afford it, money is better spent on the squad.

Let's get it right on the pitch first then worry about standing afterwards.

No doubt about it standing at games creates a much better atmosphere all-round though.

***jacomo*** · 09-06-2015 12:19 PM

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We can't afford it, money is better spent on the squad.

We can't afford not to. Crucial to improving atmosphere and crowds at ER.

**marinello59** · 09-06-2015 12:33 PM

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We can't afford not to. Crucial to improving atmosphere and crowds at ER.

Do you know a single fan who has said that what keeps them away from ER is the absence of a standing area?
I'm in favour of safe standing areas but the short term focus has to be on investing in the team.

**Waxy** · 09-06-2015 12:33 PM

A standing section would attact more people.Make a much better atmosphere. Its far easier to keep warm at winter matches while standing.

***Scouse Hibee*** · 09-06-2015 01:04 PM

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We can't afford not to. Crucial to improving atmosphere and crowds at ER.

We need people in the ground before we even think about spending more money on improving it. If you're suggesting that folk will flock back because of a new standing area I disagree.

***Kojock*** · 09-06-2015 01:10 PM

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A standing section would attact more people.Make a much better atmosphere. Its far easier to keep warm at winter matches while standing.

I think the Hibs fans standing at Cowdenbeath and Alloa last season might not agree with that.

**~~calumhibee1~~** · 09-06-2015 01:17 PM

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I think the Hibs fans standing at Cowdenbeath and Alloa last season might not agree with that.

I was just about to say that. Cowdenbeath especially was horrific.

**green&left** · 09-06-2015 01:42 PM

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I was just about to say that. Cowdenbeath especially was horrific.

Aye cos Central Park is quite comparable to Easter Road...

Fair play to Sellick. The clubs and fans have been pushing it for ages.

The Rangers will probably do it next. Would love to see it ER.

***CallumLaidlaw*** · 09-06-2015 01:44 PM

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Aye cos Central Park is quite comparable to Easter Road...

Fair play to Sellick. The clubs and fans have been pushing it for ages.

The Rangers will probably do it next. Would love to see it ER.

There's bigger things needing done to the Stadium at Ibrox than changing the flippin' seats!

***Kato*** · 09-06-2015 01:47 PM

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There's bigger things needing done to the Stadium at Ibrox than changing the flippin' seats!

What about the seats that don't flip?

**lyonhibs** · 09-06-2015 02:10 PM

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We can't afford not to. Crucial to improving atmosphere and crowds at ER.

Not 1/100th as crucial as a winning team, which is where 100% of AS and LD's efforts should be focused.

***.Sean.*** · 09-06-2015 02:11 PM

Hibs could say that if they could get 2000 fans who were seriously keen to pay the cost of the conversion? How much would you be looking at? Hardly a bank breaker.

Personally I'd be more than happy to contribute and i'm sure others would be the same.

***Steve20*** · 09-06-2015 02:15 PM

Is not having seats at a football match really that important to people?

Just keep them all seated. Crowds create atmosphere, not a lack of seats.

***Keith_M*** · 09-06-2015 02:17 PM

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Hibs could say that if they could get 2000 fans who were seriously keen to pay the cost of the conversion? How much would you be looking at? Hardly a bank breaker.

Personally I'd be more than happy to contribute and i'm sure others would be the same.

Here's my estimate from earlier.

The seat price is from Bristol City, who said they want to have standing areas.

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We should have a whip round to raise the money from everybody in favour

How long would it take to raise roughly 160k*, do you think?

* 2,000 seats at 80 quid each.

**~~Deansy~~** · 09-06-2015 02:46 PM

I'm all for grounds having 'Standing areas' and hope it catches on. Thank God Septic applied - any other club (outside of Septic's business-partners, Sevco) would've been told to bolt by the GFA!

**Beefster** · 09-06-2015 03:23 PM

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Do you know a single fan who has said that what keeps them away from ER is the absence of a standing area?

I know a guy who says that he stays away because of Petrie. And if Petrie left, it would be because he can't stand. And if he could stand, it would be because the pies are rubbish. And if the pies were great, it would be because of the ticket price. And if the tickets were free, it would be too cold. Etc etc.

**GreenCastle** · 09-06-2015 03:25 PM

Famous Five lower would be ideal for this. This should be our singing section.

The East stand will take care of itself for atmosphere.

Move the family section to west lower - Side closest to FF.

Agree more important things to focus on right now..a winning team and getting back to top league is more important.

**HIBERNIAN-0762** · 09-06-2015 03:26 PM

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I think the lower famous five would be great for a standing area. Get the singing section in there too

Agreed 100%

***Hibby70*** · 09-06-2015 03:45 PM

If there is a demand from 2,000 supporters to be housed in this area would they pay a premium of say £20 per year for say 5 years in order to pay for it?

***jacomo*** · 09-06-2015 03:56 PM

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I know a guy who says that he stays away because of Petrie. And if Petrie left, it would be because he can't stand. And if he could stand, it would be because the pies are rubbish. And if the pies were great, it would be because of the ticket price. And if the tickets were free, it would be too cold. Etc etc.

You're probably wasting your time with him.

***Keith_M*** · 09-06-2015 04:20 PM

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If there is a demand from 2,000 supporters to be housed in this area would they pay a premium of say £20 per year for say 5 years in order to pay for it?

If I win the Lottery this week, I'll give the Club the 160k myself

**Waxy** · 09-06-2015 04:39 PM

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If I win the Lottery this week, I'll give the Club the 160k myself

Me too.I'm probably looking back all misty eyed to the 80s under the east, i'd love to see standing back at Easter road again.It'd make a big difference.FF lower standing would suck a few goals in each season.