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Bristol City become first football club to install ‘safe standing’
Published February 12, 2014

ASHTON GATE BECOMES FIRST UK STADIUM WITH RAIL SEATING.

Bristol City FC has become the first UK club to install “safe standing” rail seats at their stadium.

The club aims to redevelop its Ashton Gate home, starting this summer, and may include rail seating subject to the relevant legal hurdles being cleared in two of its stands.
Initially the “safe standing” areas would only be used during Bristol Rugby matches held at the stadium as the current regulations prohibit their use for football matches.
But following consultation with its clubs, the Football League has agreed to lobby the Government for a change in the rules to permit safe standing areas for football matches.

Football League chief executive Shaun Harvey said: “Consultation has given us a better understanding of the wide range of views held by clubs on this issue and we will take our cue from the prevailing opinion.”
Campaigners, led by the Football Supporters’ Federation, hope this is another major step in the direction of the introduction of safe standing areas in England.

And Bristol City FC – a confirmed supporter of rail seating – have installed a demonstration block at Ashton Gate as an example of its benefits in a bid to give others an idea of what could be expected if legislation was changed.
The block of rail seats, which cannot be used during matches presently, will be unveiled in front of dignitaries from the FA and Football League at midday today, as well as members of the national and local media.


Bristol City FC chief executive Doug Harman said: “If we are given the relevant permissions, this could be a great opportunity for Bristol City FC to become the first club in the Football League to install rail seating, as well as becoming a showcase for other teams up and down the country.


“At last week’s Football League meeting there was clear strong support from clubs for the League to approach the authorities for a relaxation and change in the regulations.
“We’ve received feedback from our supporters who are keen for the option of safe standing and with the proposed redevelopment of Ashton Gate and Bristol Rugby’s move to the stadium this summer, this seems to be the right time to explore this further.”

Redevelopment of Ashton Gate Stadium – which from 2014/15 will play host to Bristol City FC and Bristol Rugby – should begin this summer. The all-seated Wedlock Stand will be replaced with a brand new stand, which could contain 2,202 rail seats to the rear of the stand behind the goal if regulations permit it.

Further redevelopment of the stadium in the Dolman Stand, to the side of the pitch, could see a further 1,568 rail seats incorporated in the stadium, which has been home to Bristol City FC for more than 100 years.

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Its a start but looks more dangerous than an open stand

The rails look lower than the old terraces, but yeah it's a start. Hopefully more and more clubs imply this and save dying atmospheres across the country

I've not seen how these work properly, surely when you sit down on the seat, the rail in front of you will block your view massively?

Bristol City have become the first club in the UK to install safe standing rail seats into their stadium. This comes hot-on-the-heels of the Football League's announcement last week that it would lobby the Government for a change in the rules to permit safe standing areas for football matches.

Watch the installation of the UK's first rail seats below:

http://fsf.org.uk/latest-news/view/safe ... stallation?

Villa now looking to trial it.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/26158044

Great news

Only be used for the rugby though won't it?

Looks good on the photos, how long have Bundesliga had it for now?

I've not seen how these work properly, surely when you sit down on the seat, the rail in front of you will block your view massively?

The seats are there incase we need to sit down for a breather before jumping about again

I've not seen how these work properly, surely when you sit down on the seat, the rail in front of you will block your view massively?

the barriers are removed if an all seater stadium is required, so it wont block your view

I've not seen how these work properly, surely when you sit down on the seat, the rail in front of you will block your view massively?

the barriers are removed if an all seater stadium is required, so it wont block your view

Why would an all seater stadium be required?

I've not seen how these work properly, surely when you sit down on the seat, the rail in front of you will block your view massively?

the barriers are removed if an all seater stadium is required, so it wont block your view

Why would an all seater stadium be required?

international matches
champions league matches
europa league matches
top 2 leagues in English football

you know this

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26141427

not sure if this link will work ?

I've not seen how these work properly, surely when you sit down on the seat, the rail in front of you will block your view massively?

the barriers are removed if an all seater stadium is required, so it wont block your view

Why would an all seater stadium be required?

The same reason as we have one now

It's good to see Bristol bringing in this initiative and they've now released the first photos from the safe standing trials that they held in the summer.

Safe Standing Carrot Cruncher Ultras.jpg

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