COVKIDSNEVERQUIT
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What is adding to the congestion is all the Street bars, food and beer ect, just outside the East Stand.
Leaving it to the last minute before going in to get their seats.
Supporters forum - 13 March (2 Viewers)
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What is adding to the congestion is all the Street bars, food and beer ect, just outside the East Stand.
Leaving it to the last minute before going in to get their seats.
oakey
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The whole thing is a nightmare if you are trying to get a wheelchair through to the middle blocks in that stand.
chiefdave
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The number of people, with season tickets, who walk through the turnstile then stop like they have no clue where they're going drives me insane.
There's one obvious solution to the congestion in the concourses, let people drink in the stands but that's not happening anytime soon. Would also mean even more people who can't go 45 minutes without getting up and moving around.
There's one obvious solution to the congestion in the concourses, let people drink in the stands but that's not happening anytime soon. Would also mean even more people who can't go 45 minutes without getting up and moving around.
David O'Day
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They close at least 30 minutes before kick off now
David O'Day
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that is down to the badly designed concourse, there's areas where there is a concessions stand opposite a toilet block and the queues from both can then form a wall across the concourse.
Sky Blue Pete
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Interesting answer regarding the lease
If we don’t have a long lease by the end of this season the club will be fined. Not a huge fine
Doug is convinced that everyone is on the same page in terms of the club playing at the cbs long term and frasers are expecting this too
So it’s still one of the flies in the ointment
Was very impressed by his humility and no kind of claiming his decision was vindicated.
If we don’t have a long lease by the end of this season the club will be fined. Not a huge fine
Doug is convinced that everyone is on the same page in terms of the club playing at the cbs long term and frasers are expecting this too
So it’s still one of the flies in the ointment
Was very impressed by his humility and no kind of claiming his decision was vindicated.
Gynnsthetonic
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If the outside mobile catering stands were undercover and like the pop concerts you went through the turnstiles at the side of the stand without actually entering it would make sense
Sky Blue Pete
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Another interesting one was question about monzo continuing sponsorship. Sounds like both parties would be excited by it continuing. Chairman didn’t answer of course
However those that have the monzo app will know that you can download sky blues colours. 50000 people have done so!!!!!
Alongside one of the Coventry City x posts getting over 2m views the club is huge at the moment
However those that have the monzo app will know that you can download sky blues colours. 50000 people have done so!!!!!
Alongside one of the Coventry City x posts getting over 2m views the club is huge at the moment
Gynnsthetonic
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Where did it take place @Sky Blue Pete ?
robbiekeane
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Crazy really in this day and age how people can’t be trusted to have a beer in the crowd. In the US the blokes are walking around with “tall boys” the big cans, and everyone’s just having a great time in their seat having beers watching the game. Also buying food and hot dogs and stuff
Time to get a grip i think
clint van damme
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Definitely time to get a grip if you want us to be more like the US!
Sky Blue Pete
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CBS
Proper notes will come out soon
I wish they were quicker but quite a lot was said
Not much questioning other than on lease and road closures and traffic plan
It’s mainly selfishness that we all think our time is the most importantly whether we want to walk across a road or drive down the road or park the closest or get away first. It’s almost an illness our selfishness and it has consequences
It costs the club a 6 figure number to close the roads and they know it causes frustration for many supporters. You can’t just have a free for all though
Oh I did ask how many season tickets had been taken off pekple not using them or exchanging them from the family zone. It’s zero
clint van damme
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Would be fantastic news if we could get this over the line and signed up to something long-term.
Sky Blue Pete
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It’s the one fly isn’t it?
He wasn’t as grumpy as he has been previously at the questions about it
I think he’s feeling more comfortable in his shoes
However just cause it’s a no brainer doesn’t mean it’s gonna happen at a cost that is beneficial
We all know this though
Maybe Mike will get bored
edgy
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That was only ever going to happen in extreme case, despite the warnings. I think what it has done, is made people actively move their season tickets on to family and friends, when they can't go. We've done it several times this season, there's always someone who'll take a seat or two off you. And it's no bad thing really, as you are probably introducing potential new fans/season ticket holders to the club.
Absolutely. Think it’s also weeded out the people who were taking the piss also.
Sky Blue Pete
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Almost fell out with a friend on Facebook over it. They feel Doug is victimising children and families and I’m just no so sure
You also get covered in beer every time there’s a goal
Sky Blue Goblin
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Harsh it costs the club when it’s not the clubs decision.
Sky Blue Pete
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It partly is of course
chiefdave
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not got any figures obv but just from a casual observation it looks fuller in there, especially for midweek games.
Flying Fokker
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Sadly, the easiest way is to get in the ground 1 hour before KO.
Sky Blue Pete
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Was going to ask about this as lots has been done to improve accessibility to the stadium but when it’s packed it’s pretty impossible to manoeuvre a wheelchair
I didn’t because I couldn’t think of a way round it that didn’t mean people being a bit less selfish
Flying Fokker
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Move. I was in 23, there are better areas. 10-19?The club should have some rows in 1 block specifically for fans who need to regularly go to the concourse during a game. We have a woman on our row in block 23 who goes out at least twice per half, it's a real pain for the rest of us
Flying Fokker
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Maybe a steward could usher the wheelchair users through the crowd? Walk ahead etc? Mark the floor to at least hint of a way through?
Is there a volunteer group within the current structure…A bit like Coventry Ambassodors?
Sky Blue Pete
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That’s why others should step up
I’m gonna suggest that to eamon who’s the accessibility lead
Sky Blue Pete
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Done
edgy
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Designated Wheelchair "lanes" painted on the floor. Doesn't have to be everywhere, just from the most frequently used Wheelchair gate, to the designated seating area and toilets maybe. Just to remind people to be conscious that wheelchair users will be there at any time. And if you're there oblivious, supping your Stella standing in the lane, then you look a bit of a nob blocking the way.
It's never going to be strictly adhered to, but it may make people more aware.
It's never going to be strictly adhered to, but it may make people more aware.
Sky Blue Pete
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Yep it’s a super idea
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT
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Yeah I get that, people will still wait till they're finished drinking their beers or eating their food before entering the Arena.
edgy
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To be fair, they seem to have cracked the queue/late entries. We stayed in Can Corner™ until about 2.45pm against Stoke and sailed through the North Stand turnstiles.
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT
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Ok nice to hear, I enter the Arena via the West Stand these days, nice and warm at halftime.
Brighton Sky Blue
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On that note, some more places to rest your food/drink on in the concourse would be welcome. Bit difficult to eat certain foods with one hand