The push for safe standing in the Premier League is gathering pace, with clubs like Aston Villa and Sunderland already publicly in support. When specifically asked, both Arsene Wenger and Ivan Gazidis have also said that they think safe standing is a good idea. And is very clear that the idea is popular with fans, as numerous surveys have shown.
But there is still a long way to go before safe standing will be allowed in Premier League grounds. Both Premier League rules and UK law would need to be changed - which means that both the League and the Government need lobbying, with evidence of broad support for the idea and a push for change.
This campaign has encouraging words of support from around the Premier League - it now needs a leader to take it to the next stage, to start actively lobbying in the right places for change.
Throughout their history, Arsenal have been innovators in football, pushing ideas that seemed revolutionary or even impossible at the time. This history of Arsenal being leaders, not followers, makes Arsenal fans incredibly proud of our club. Even now, Arsenal reference their history as innovators, with straplines like 'Always ahead of the game' and 'Forward'.
REDaction think safe standing is an issue that Arsenal should use their respected position in the football world to lead the way on.
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Twitter - @REDactionAFC
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Updates
February 21, 2014
Reaching 5000 signatures is a clear indication that the desire for safe standing among our supporters is both deep and widespread. This milestone demonstrates that our community expects the club to carry its innovative tradition into the modern era of matchday experiences.
Reached 5,000 supporters
February 19, 2014
February 17, 2014
Reaching five thousand signatures will provide the tangible evidence we need to demonstrate the depth of our community conviction to the club. Please consider reaching out to others who want to see our history of innovation reflected in modern stadium policy. This momentum is the most effective tool we have to encourage a proactive stance from leadership.
Reached 1,000 supporters
December 5, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
December 5, 2013
1,946 Comments
Sadly I do not attend home games anymore. I have brilliant memories of both The North bank and my favoured Clock End. It's just not the same. Respects to Heysell and Hillsborough victim's but standing at stadiums was not the causes of these tragedies.
At the game on wednesday, everyone in the clock end stood for 90 mins, and the atmosphere was the best i've ever experienced. So its common sense, introduce safe standing, increase the atmosphere for the fans and most importantly, the team
Safe standing can bring cheaper tickets getting more 'real fans' in who have been priced out, we have to be very selective with the games we go and see due to over pricing also will bring a much better atmosphere like the good old days
At the games there is always a conflict between those that want to stand and sing for the team and those who prefer seating. Introducing a safe standing area to would let both groups do that and hopefully improve the atmosphere as well
The setup to football in Germany as enjoyable as possible for fans attending games is the envy of fans up and down the country. I'd love to see Gazidis and Arsenal support this to prove their sentiments about listening to fans isn't just PR filler
Be the first pl club to bring the top level football back to the people
Wenger out
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The push for safe standing in the Premier League is gathering pace, with clubs like Aston Villa and Sunderland already publicly in support. When specifically asked, both Arsene Wenger and Ivan Gazidis have also said that they think safe standing is a good idea. And is very clear that the idea is popular with fans, as numerous surveys have shown.
But there is still a long way to go before safe standing will be allowed in Premier League grounds. Both Premier League rules and UK law would need to be changed - which means that both the League and the Government need lobbying, with evidence of broad support for the idea and a push for change.
This campaign has encouraging words of support from around the Premier League - it now needs a leader to take it to the next stage, to start actively lobbying in the right places for change.
Throughout their history, Arsenal have been innovators in football, pushing ideas that seemed revolutionary or even impossible at the time. This history of Arsenal being leaders, not followers, makes Arsenal fans incredibly proud of our club. Even now, Arsenal reference their history as innovators, with straplines like 'Always ahead of the game' and 'Forward'.
REDaction think safe standing is an issue that Arsenal should use their respected position in the football world to lead the way on.
Contact us:
http://www.redaction.org.uk
Twitter - @REDactionAFC
Email - [email protected]
Updates
February 21, 2014
Reaching 5000 signatures is a clear indication that the desire for safe standing among our supporters is both deep and widespread. This milestone demonstrates that our community expects the club to carry its innovative tradition into the modern era of matchday experiences.
Reached 5,000 supporters
February 19, 2014
February 17, 2014
Reaching five thousand signatures will provide the tangible evidence we need to demonstrate the depth of our community conviction to the club. Please consider reaching out to others who want to see our history of innovation reflected in modern stadium policy. This momentum is the most effective tool we have to encourage a proactive stance from leadership.
Reached 1,000 supporters
December 5, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
December 5, 2013
1,946 Comments
The best atmospheres we have at games are away and this is partly down to the fans standing and being more at ease in wanting to sing. It's extremely frustrating when stewards tell fans to sit down at the Emirates when it is required (an desired) to stand.
Sadly I do not attend home games anymore. I have brilliant memories of both The North bank and my favoured Clock End. It's just not the same. Respects to Heysell and Hillsborough victim's but standing at stadiums was not the causes of these tragedies.
At the game on wednesday, everyone in the clock end stood for 90 mins, and the atmosphere was the best i've ever experienced. So its common sense, introduce safe standing, increase the atmosphere for the fans and most importantly, the team
Safe standing can bring cheaper tickets getting more 'real fans' in who have been priced out, we have to be very selective with the games we go and see due to over pricing also will bring a much better atmosphere like the good old days
At the games there is always a conflict between those that want to stand and sing for the team and those who prefer seating. Introducing a safe standing area to would let both groups do that and hopefully improve the atmosphere as well
The setup to football in Germany as enjoyable as possible for fans attending games is the envy of fans up and down the country. I'd love to see Gazidis and Arsenal support this to prove their sentiments about listening to fans isn't just PR filler
Be the first pl club to bring the top level football back to the people
Wenger out
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The best atmospheres we have at games are away and this is partly down to the fans standing and being more at ease in wanting to sing. It's extremely frustrating when stewards tell fans to sit down at the Emirates when it is required (an desired) to stand.