davemclaren Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 If there was safe standing at Tynecastle would you always use it, sometimes use or always get a seat? This isn’t scientific but just to get a gut feeling for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 I am 5 foot 7. I'd prefer to stand at the football but not if there are proper grown up sized people in front of me. So I picked seated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 Just now, GinRummy said: I am 5 foot 7. I'd prefer to stand at the football but not if there are proper grown up sized people in front of me. So I picked seated. You are very small. 😵💫 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 2 minutes ago, davemclaren said: You are very small. 😵💫 For whatever reason I seem to look smaller than I am as well☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Craig Gordon Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Stand. We stand in section N so if there was a proper area it would be better, get a wee railing to lean on if the legs are getting tired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 I’ve been seated at Tynecastle since the late 80s after many years on the terracing ( though occasionally sat on the benches after they were installed ). When I have to stand at away matches these days ( due to folk in front standing ) I find it a tad tedious, due to my age and condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxfee Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 I love standing. However not sure I’d be able to convince the cronies I’m with to move. Might just need to keep going to away games when standing is the norm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avhudtheteeshirt Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 20 minutes ago, GinRummy said: I am 5 foot 7. I'd prefer to stand at the football but not if there are proper grown up sized people in front of me. So I picked seated. I've got to say, your right, but its still annoying when seated and something happens and everyone stands up, you still can't see!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 If was just me I'd stand every single game but i have my 2 kids with me so sitting is best option for us . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 26 minutes ago, GinRummy said: I am 5 foot 7. I'd prefer to stand at the football but not if there are proper grown up sized people in front of me. So I picked seated. Hiya Shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 30 minutes ago, avhudtheteeshirt said: I've got to say, your right, but its still annoying when seated and something happens and everyone stands up, you still can't see!!! It is but I'm as bad as anyone for standing up at the first sign of excitement so can't criticise too much. 26 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Hiya Shaun 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypoonJambo Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 57 minutes ago, GinRummy said: I am 5 foot 7. I'd prefer to stand at the football but not if there are proper grown up sized people in front of me. So I picked seated. It's OK Mr Malloney, there's seats in the dugouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 I struggle to stand after the pre-match consumption of foaming beverages so would be lying if I said standing was a reliable option. Self inflicted seating is my only option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_HMFC Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 I like standing at matches so I would be happy to use it, Depending where its located within the stadium I may use it more than seating elsewhere. I can picture it now fans buying tickets in the standing section and then sitting and a fight breaking out because they are asking them to sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWF Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Same height as a previous poster (5' 7"), although my reason for choosing seated as a preference is mainly age related (72) and physical difficulties in standing for long periods of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Standing is better for booing and finger pointing and being in a constant rage. Sitting is better for eating and not standing. One of the biggest issues of standing was that there was rarely any cover so the elements ****ed you, standing under cover will be a bit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 (edited) I don’t think it’s going to be a choice to make for certain games, any standing area will surely be sold out with STs and closely monitored so it doesn’t get overcrowded as Section N does now and Section G did before? Have the club not released any statements about the trial we had a few years ago BC? Sitting for me. Edited January 5 by Pasquale for King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtartan74 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 It depends where it was I guess, I’m happy with where I sit/stand in upper G, and don’t want to move seats, if this standing area ended up in upper G I would be fine with it if it was in another area of the stadium I wouldn’t move for it. Ironically I picked seated every time even though 90% of the time I’m standing anyway but that’s due to everyone else standing so no choice 🙈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo92 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Atmosphere would be greater with a standing area, logistically though will be difficult, imagine the Gorgie end would be the best place but would mean uprooting Hospitality and families. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Safe standing a good idea imo. However being over70 find sitting more comfortable. Ten years ago I'd have been applying for a ST in standing area if it had been available then. We used to have seats at the back row of the old main stand up to about seven years ago the banter was good as well and nobody bothered about us standing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, GinRummy said: I am 5 foot 7. I'd prefer to stand at the football but not if there are proper grown up sized people in front of me. So I picked seated. Same here GR, makes it easier to hide in a crowded pub buddy, got to be pluses to every situation 😂👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesh Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, davemclaren said: You are very small. 😵💫 Not small for a woman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 6 minutes ago, Jambo92 said: Atmosphere would be greater with a standing area, logistically though will be difficult, imagine the Gorgie end would be the best place but would mean uprooting Hospitality and families. If we are cutting away allocations permanently I think sections G H J would be a good idea. Locate a singing section in there as well. More chance of drowning out away supports too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 4 minutes ago, Hesh said: Not small for a woman True. 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Lincs Jambo Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Back in the 80s and early 90s used to stand on the school end terrace which was great except for when it was the big games and my mrs was with me. She's 5'3" and hardly ever saw anything so I can see the argument for seated. Standing is better for atmosphere tbh. Hitting 60 in the not too distant future so would definitely go for sitting down nowadays. Would love to see the whole of Section N given over to safe standing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 I've voted sometimes. My feeling is that "safe standing" will be just like standing in seated areas, in which case I might as well have a seat to use if I want to. I'd probably give it a go though, just to see how it feels. If it was traditional terracing I'd definitely use it, but there's no chance of that. Whether I give it a go would also depend on the part of the ground and the view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesh Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Sorry may have missed this, would it increase our capacity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire_At_The_Disco Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 I loved standing on the terraces in the early to mid 80’s. I still don’t mind at cup semis/ finals etc but I feel I’m starting to get auld and it would become an issue for me. No problem having a section for the whippersnappers though. 🥴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Craig Gordon Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 4 minutes ago, Hesh said: Sorry may have missed this, would it increase our capacity? No. It would remain the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 11 minutes ago, Hesh said: Sorry may have missed this, would it increase our capacity? Identical, I'd think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisg8 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Always use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTH Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 As long as there's no weegification labelling it a "staunie section" I'm all for it. West Coast pish is starting to become as hazardous as Americanisms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobreath Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Standing areas as supposed to replace existing areas where the punters refuse to sit. So are we talking Lower N and Upper G? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Overexcited fans jumping up and blocking others' view notwithstanding, am I the only person who wonders what all the fuss is about? The entire notion of 'safe standing' seems to me to be a(nother) example of unnecessary molly-coddling interference. 'Old fashioned' style terracing at the home end in the modern Veltins Arena? Nae problem, and we've all been to smaller grounds over the years either for pre-season friendlies or cup games where standing is the only option. Personally, I've never felt in any danger whatsoever. There are people standing at every home game and, if I'm not mistaken, the away end for derbies & Ugly Sisters games is completely standing. At every Hearts home goal the entire home support becomes not only standing but highly animated. For the above, not to mention en-masse standing and moving at half & full time, does Tynecastle become a death trap, or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byyy The Light Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Whole Gorgie stand safe standing. Gorgie suite a big fans bar before and after game. Move hospitality to the posh seats and new floor in main stand. Imagine how class it would be for a player to score a winner in to our very own Kop/Stretford end/Yellow Wall in the last minute against Hibs/Celtic/Rangers. Players would love it. In my head it would be like the away end at Easter Road. Plenty exuberance on a weekly basis to intimidate teams and a fan experience not really found anywhere else in Scotland. Guess it would be hard to get the guys who enjoy making signs at the away fans to move though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 2 minutes ago, Byyy The Light said: Whole Gorgie stand safe standing. Gorgie suite a big fans bar before and after game. Move hospitality to the posh seats and new floor in main stand. Imagine how class it would be for a player to score a winner in to our very own Kop/Stretford end/Yellow Wall in the last minute against Hibs/Celtic/Rangers. Players would love it. In my head it would be like the away end at Easter Road. Plenty exuberance on a weekly basis to intimidate teams and a fan experience not really found anywhere else in Scotland. Guess it would be hard to get the guys who enjoy making signs at the away fans to move though. Yup, that's the way to do it. Also makes good use of a currently unused main stand floor. 2 birds an' aw that. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 I’m personally happy sitting now but would welcome a standing area for those young ones who want to do so. Would enhance the atmosphere as well I’m sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Based on these percentage we could probably justify at least 1 section of it in the home end to start with if it’s not too costly to install. What’s that 800-900 seats? I wonder where they’d put it, most likely N or G, maybe both. But it would be interesting to see it somewhere else, maybe one of the Gorgie end corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 2 hours ago, GinRummy said: I am 5 foot 7. I'd prefer to stand at the football but not if there are proper grown up sized people in front of me. So I picked seated. 😮 you look much taller in your avatar…must be the hat 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 8 minutes ago, A_A wehatethehibs said: Based on these percentage we could probably justify at least 1 section of it in the home end to start with if it’s not too costly to install. What’s that 800-900 seats? I wonder where they’d put it, most likely N or G, maybe both. But it would be interesting to see it somewhere else, maybe one of the Gorgie end corners. G so @Locky can fall down the safe standing section without taking out rows of seats and people when we score a goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 3 minutes ago, sadj said: 😮 you look much taller in your avatar…must be the hat 🤔 Got ma heels on. Need to wear flats to the football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percival King Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 As what's being suggested is safe standing rather than a return to terracing then I'd be for that. Back in the day we'd get ourselves in a decent position in the School End with a decent view then five minutes into the game latecomers would come along and stand in front of us, a bit frustrating. Presumably with safe standing we'll all still have our position number as we currently have so our space will be guaranteed and as the steps in the stands are higher than they were previously then not seeing over the person would be less of an issue, but still an issue for some (couldn't sit a kid on the crush barrier like my dad did with me when I was 4 foot nothing.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 (edited) 3 hours ago, davemclaren said: If there was safe standing at Tynecastle would you always use it, sometimes use or always get a seat? This isn’t scientific but just to get a gut feeling for it. Dave the mibees aye, mibees naw has messed the poll up. Imo. Edited January 5 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret the Hitman Hearts Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 3 hours ago, GinRummy said: I am 5 foot 7. I'd prefer to stand at the football but not if there are proper grown up sized people in front of me. So I picked seated. by the same logic you wouldn't be able to see over tall people sat in front of you as well though 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 As long as folk don't piss where they stand. Hampden especially was one big toilet back in the day. Manky *******s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Bret the Hitman Hearts said: by the same logic you wouldn't be able to see over tall people sat in front of you as well though 🤔 He's 5 fit 4 fae the waist up. Edited January 5 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 2 minutes ago, Bret the Hitman Hearts said: by the same logic you wouldn't be able to see over tall people sat in front of you as well though 🤔 Not convinced. When the person in front and one to the left of me stands up and I stand up I can’t see properly. When we are both sat down I can see fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort Vallance Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 If you had asked me a few years ago I'd have said standing all day long. However I'm older now and quite happy to sit. Also the space between people standing now compared to when we were rammed in together means the atmosphere wouldn't be like it was anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 1 minute ago, GinRummy said: Not convinced. When the person in front and one to the left of me stands up and I stand up I can’t see properly. When we are both sat down I can see fine. Tell them to stop poking you in the eyes, when you all stand up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort Vallance Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Just now, Fort Vallance said: If you had asked me a few years ago I'd have said standing all day long. However I'm older now and quite happy to sit. Also the space between people standing now compared to when we were rammed in together means the atmosphere wouldn't be like it was anyway. The one thing that might sway was the whole row not having to stand up 6 times a game for the twat a few seats along that can't sit still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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