Premier League safe standing areas
http://www.fsf.org.uk/campaigns/safe-standing/
Questions:
1. Understanding stadium standing in the Premier League has resulted in ninety-six deaths, should the league even begin to reevaluate their decision and bring it back with regulations?
2. Is sitting down in soccer stadiums simply just as dangerous and contradictory because fans will inevitably stand anyway?
3. If regulations were to be made, what should they be and how should they be enforced?
After reading the article and hearing statistics like the one above where there have been almost one hundred spectator deaths just within in the premier league raises some concerns. Personally it is shocking there have not been more amendments made in the past to stop this problem where people, who are simply watching sports, have died from a variety of causes. In the article it explains how many of these injuries and deaths result from the standing within the stadium and in assumption the crowdedness of the stands as well. There should be higher and more strict security within the premier league stadiums in order to ensure the safety of all viewers and also to make sure all people are accounted for. I think that it is important that people are removed from the stands if they either are in the wrong location or do not even have a ticket. There should definitely be more regulations because one of the team's top priorities should be to ensure the happiness of fans. I think that it is reasonable to stand during games but to stand for the whole game would become more of a problem and is seen to be here in the Premier league. I think there should be regulations and rules that explain that you must be sitting for all the game but allow the occasional standing during a big part of the game, which is seen in american sports.
ReplyDeleteI do think they should reevaluate the situation of standing in the stadiums. I believe that they should make special areas where fans are allowed to stand and where they are required to sit for two reasons. The first being that the stadium owners could make the standing areas safer such as putting in higher and more railings to prevent people from falling and dying. The second reason is so that fans who can't/ don't want to stand can also enjoy the game they paid for. Its ok to stand up when a big play happens but standing the whole game and blocking others views is not okay. If the rules are not strictly enforced, I think that people will stand up anyways. The only way for this plan to work is if the stadium owners take action and penalize fans who don't follow the rules. I think there are a couple of ways to fix this. The first way is to have people walking around throwing people out who stand and hopefully the fans will see this and stop. The other way is to put up cameras, and fine people who are standing in their seat and just charge it right to their credit card.
ReplyDeleteI think standing should be reevaluated. If people are going to stand anyway in sitting areas it is better to make specific standing seats. This would allow authorities to protect standers because they know where they will be and also lets people who want to sit, sit without having their view obstructed. I think sections that are meant for standing will be safe if the right regulations are made. Having designated standing areas also lets authorities keep extra watch on those areas instead if scrambling around looking for standers all over the stadium. Overall stadiums will be a lot safer if standing is regulated. Without regulation standing can get out of hand so standing sections will protect all fans from harm and let them enjoy the game how they want to.
ReplyDeleteI think standing should be reevaluated, but making and enforcing rules will be very hard because when the game starts people will stand no matter what. I think it would be very hard to force people to sit down and therefore the solution to this problem can't be solved with rules. I instead, propose that stadiums make sections for people who would like to sit, and make sure all consumers are away that they are in the sitting only area before purchasing tickets. In addition, stadiums should be designed to withstand a jumping and celebrating fan section. I believe that these regulations and rules will result in a safer stadium atmosphere and will prevent another tragedy from happening.
ReplyDeleteI think that standing in stadiums should definitely be reevaluated. Since people are standing in sitting areas the only real solution would be to have standing areas. This would be beneficial to everyone because people who want to stand can stand and people who want to sit can sit. Sitting down in a stadium shouldn't be dangerous but sadly it can be. With new standing areas in place, authorities can focus on those areas in case of an injury. With these regulations in place the stadiums will be much safer.
ReplyDeleteI definitely think the Premier League should re-evaluate standing seats. Accidents happen, and sometimes things can get out of control, but thats what happens in huge sports games sometimes, and it can happen whether you are sitting or standing. Fans who come and pay to watch their favorite players should not have to worry about getting in trouble or thrown out for standing at an exciting point in the match.
ReplyDeleteSitting has just as much potential danger as standing. It is not even that fans will stand anyway, if two rivals are playing and there is a fight or brawl in the stands, whether or not they were sitting or standing in the first place has no effect on the out come of the brawl anyway.
As the article said, clubs like Celtic and Ajax have introduced standing sections and there aren't any stories in the paper of fans dying in the stands because they were standing. There should definitely be standing sections that could be cheaper than normal seats. It would create a much more immersive experience in the stadium which makes for a more exciting game.
Considering the shocking number of deaths caused by this situation, I think the idea of standing during sporting events in stadiums should definitely be reevaluated. In my opinion, standing up during the middle of a sporting event is only understandable when something big happens, like a home run or a goal scored from far away. But it's not acceptable for people to stand during the entire game, because it isn't fair for the seated audience who paid money just to enjoy the match. Because mixing sections with standing and sitting is dangerous, I think the only way to enforce rules about standing being in a separate section than those who want to sit is just to make it happen. The article said that soccer clubs like Celtic and Ajax have renovated their stadiums to create a section where people can only stand and where everyone else who don't want to or can't stand enjoy their experience at the game.
ReplyDeleteThough it is clearly dangerous to stand at a soccer game, there is no way to strictly enforce that all fans be sitting down. Additionally, someone who pays for their ticket should be able to do whatever they want, within certain limits. I think that people should be able to stand but officials should be able to recognize when an individual gets out of hand, and they should have the authority to kick them out. I don’t think the direct cause of the 96 deaths is standing, rather it is caused by people who get out of control, and maybe have had too much to drink, which is a whole different issue. Furthermore, I don’t know how officials would be able to enforce that everyone remains seated the whole entire game. There are thousands of people at these games, and they will most likely not listen to the security guard telling them to sit down. I also think that by sitting down you are changing the historical rowdiness that comes along with attending sports games. This would also cause ticket prices to plummet because people would rather just sit at home and watch the games rather than pay money to sit at the stadium and watch the game.
ReplyDeleteSafe standing is a great idea. It is proven to be dangerous to attend a rowdy soccer game, and a railing can save people from injury (and embarrassment). Soccer fans are going to stand at the games no matter the rules, its part of the love for the sport, and fans can be louder when standing. I think the league should implement safe standing into all of their stadiums. However, they do need to keep sections for those who are unable to stand for long periods of time; handicapped, elderly, or for people who just prefer to sit. I think that the Premier League should move to implement safe seating in all of their stadiums. I feel that is creates an interesting dynamic and allows the fans to get more involved in the game.
ReplyDeleteIt is clear that fans are going to stand either way. So having safe standing and railings is a no-brainer. Trying to get fans to sit down has been a struggle for years and there has been no viable solution, so the stadiums and the league should embrace it and allow fans to stand at their free will.
I don't think anything would need to be enforced, thats the whole point of safe standing. Fans can choose to stand or to sit on their own and not be bothering or endangering anyone. This also creates a safer environment when fans get rowdy or fights break out. With more railings and safety come less risk for injury from all sources, providing a safer environment for fans, and less liability for stadiums and the league.
Based on the fact that stadium standing in the Premier League has resulted in 96 deaths, I believe that the Premier League should begin to reevaluate their decision and bring it back with regulations. Fans should not be at a risk of their safety during games they pay to see, and more enforced regulations would keep them safe. However, I think that it will be very difficult to get fans to follow the rules because standing has become a tradition that many fans will want to continue. If regulations were made, I think there would have to be officials or police officers in the stands making sure everyone around them is following the rules. Something that could be done in the stands would be separating the people who want to stand and the people who want to sit by having different sections for them. Sections could have rails for people who want to stand and there could be more sections with seats strictly for people who want to or have to sit. This would allow the people who want to sit to see better and enjoy the game more without being distracted from everyone standing around them, and it would also allow the other fans who want to stand to still do what they want and enjoy the game.
ReplyDeletePersonally after reading the article, the fact that there have been nearly 100 spectator deaths from standing areas in stadiums is alarming. The steps that the premier league took in order to create safer areas in the stadium were 100% necessary. It is understandable that the atmosphere in stadiums is much better but it has its risks. If it was to be brought back there would be a couple of many cautious steps that would have to be taken because history repeating itself in a situation like this means lives would be lost. Each seating section would have to be regulated so that there is appropriate amount of people, In the cases of deaths it is usually because people flood in and there are too many people in a section.
ReplyDeleteWith deaths reaching this absurd amount, change is basically necessary at this point. How much does it effect the leagues to implement a safer space that allows for people to not be in a situation where they can be hurt. Sitting down would be better, but is not necessary. Barriers and safer areas, which disables people from being able to fall off a ledge or stairs. They shouldn't force spectators to sit, but instead make the areas safer, larger, less crowded areas that don't present dangerous conditions.
ReplyDeleteI think that with the standing situation, and all of the deaths that they should change things to make it safer for fans to stand. This is because when your sitting down the energy goes down and its not as enjoyable. If they were able to stand then the energy would go up and it would be more enjoyable for the fans. They should put our regulations and have a lot of safety features so that it is very safe for the fans to stand and have a better time. Also sitting is not as dangerous because the people in a section are regulated better even though they will be standing, they will not be crushed up and there will not be too many people in one section which is what caused the 95 deaths. Regulations should be how many people are in one section so that nothing could happen. Also they should make railings and other safety features so that the people who want to stand and have the experience should be able to do that in a safe way.
ReplyDeleteThe premier league definitely needs to work on creating safer standing areas wishing stadiums. It is absolutely a problem that almost 100 people have died from watching games in these areas, and its certainly not something they can allow to continue. In my opinion, they can find a way to create standing areas that allow fans to have a great experience while also being a safe area. I don't think that fact that they were standing is the issue, I think that the tragedy happened because the section was way overcrowded. If they allow for standing areas to come back, there need to be regulations. These regulations should state how many people are allowed in a standing area and create a "carrying capacity" for each section. This would allow for safe standing areas and would be a great way to watch the game.
ReplyDeleteI do believe that the premier league needs to work forming safe standing areas. If it is a tradition to stand during a soccer match then it should only be reasonable that there should be a safe standing area so that there will no be another unfortunate mishap that will result in the death of many citizens. I believe that with the safe standing areas the stadium will be much safer than it was in the past because if you want to stand during the match then there is a place for you to do that and it goes the same way if you want to sit down. If safe standing areas are put in place then may people will be able to enjoy the game in a much safer and enjoyable manner and an event like Hillsborough will not occur again.
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ReplyDeleteI think that the Premier League should of course keep that safety of their fans as one of their top priorities. Given that, along with what I read in the article I think the league should not encourage standing although fans are likely to do it anyway. I think that the nature of large crowds and rowdy fans no matter what implications the league puts in place there will always be fans that stand up during games. It is also virtually impossible to prevent thousands of people from standing if they all do it. I think that there should be designated sections of stadiums for sitting and standing. That way fans who choose to stand(safely) are able to, and fans who would prefer to sit are also able to enjoy the game.
I believe that the deaths caused by standing during the games happened because the amount of people that were let in was not monitored and it got out of control. I think the league could bring back standing as long as they are sure to only allow a certain amount of people into a certain area. There have been plenty of sports games where people stand and nothing has happened. I think the one case that we learned about in the documentary was an exception. I think that even if soccer fans stand when thy are in seats, it will not be dangerous. This is because everyone has their own designated seat so they will stay in one spot, and this also ensures that there is the same amount of seats as people, so it will not be overcrowded. The seats will also act as barriers so that the fans will not be able to move forward or back. If regulations were made I think they should be that only a limited amount of people are allowed into a certain section. I also think there should be several exits on all sides to ensure the fans can easily get out in the event of an emergency. These standing areas should be monitored by several people to make sure nobody sneaks in, and everything is going smoothly.
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