Lower Loft

Grifter said:
So it's effectively an 'U16 stand' rather than a "family stand"?
We don't have a big enough fanbase or a big enough stadium to arse about with these things in my opinion. Sounds like they're running 18k loftus Road as if it's a big multi purpose 60k seater. It's not designed for family stands- certainly not if it's to the detriment of the Loft's atmosphere. Performances will improve on the pitch if the upper + lower loft are filled with the 'hardcore' vocal fans. What's wrong with Ellerslie/SA Road/school end? I know Phil Beard had a mealy mouthed excuse for this in the past, but it really needs readdressing.

On a basic level: there'll be more dissatisfied fans if the lower loft remains a family stand, than if it doesn't. It simply doesn't make sense to anger a major part of your customer base for the sake of a minor part.

Kids have survived for 100 years without being squirrelled away in parts of stadiums. Football's never had a problem with attracting young fans in that time? I loved sitting in the mixed areas as a kid, the cultural melting pot element was always an exotic attraction.
Strikes me this is the initiative of a "Boutique club" trying to attract ponsey Fulham types who don't want to sit with the Riff Raff.

The level of disrespect shown by phil is really reminiscent of Flavio's assertion that he didn't give a toss about "people who turn up and pay £20". Have times changed as much as we thought..?
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Can't disagree with a word of that. An "off-the-pitch" snapshot of our club as it stands.

Polaroid moment.
 
Thanks mate, we may need the support of our Irish Brigade. Keep safe. (And ditch that Wigan shirt!!!!)
 
SussexR said:
Well said Block F. It is embarrassing at times. When the Family stand thing was first introduced (with the standard no consultation of course), I wrote and warned the club of the potential outcome on 3 occasions (2 emails and a letter in the post), without a single reply.

Sadly I don't think we'll get it back until we move stadium. The club doesn't seem to have either the knowledge of our history within the staff, or a good enough connection to the fan base (as shown by the repeated mistakes they are making).

Bring back the original Loft terrace I say!!! maybe we should start a #LowerLoftNoise campaign?
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Love this idea!
 
Just seen the uproar. Went to the game Saturday and sat in the LL with my daughter, we have a round trip of 400 plus miles. I have to plan our trip weeks in advance to get cheaper train tickets. I would be really pi**ed off if my daughter was ill etc at short notice and I was unable to get in.
Like previous threads if I have to change my ticket(s) who would they sell them on to? If a sell out, how would I swap my seat?
I fully support any action to remedy this ridiculous policy.

PS Do the club have a lost property section? left my jacket on back of my seat.
 
Risingsunhoop said:
Just seen the uproar. Went to the game Saturday and sat in the LL with my daughter, we have a round trip of 400 plus miles. I have to plan our trip weeks in advance to get cheaper train tickets. I would be really pi**ed off if my daughter was ill etc at short notice and I was unable to get in.
Like previous threads if I have to change my ticket(s) who would they sell them on to? If a sell out, how would I swap my seat?
I fully support any action to remedy this ridiculous policy.

PS Do the club have a lost property section? left my jacket on back of my seat.
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Yes fella. Dial up the box office.
 
I have been a fan for even longer than that mate and I concur entirely with your sentiments.
I would also be willing to ask for a refund on season ticket.
 
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