SPL votes to reintroduce standing

Only breaking news so don't know the ins and outs. Hopefully the start of something good for the UK

Safe standing areas are the way forward IMO. I would love to see the Canton End as a safe standing area.

Only breaking news so don't know the ins and outs. Hopefully the start of something good for the UK

It's bloody ridiculous. If standing is that dangerous they should have made all clubs go all seater rather than top 2 leagues. I would love to see a terrace at the CCS.

If they can get standing and dont f**k it up maybe we could have standing our in ground soon enough.
If you want to speed things up you can allways sign this petition;
http://www.fsf.org.uk/petitions/safesta ... &page=view
Would be great if we could achieve this, atmosphere would gp through the roof!

Only breaking news so don't know the ins and outs. Hopefully the start of something good for the UK

Hooray at last - hope the football League follows suit

This whole stance against standing is looking ridiculous now. If you watched yesterdays game at QPR, virtually everyone was standing in some sections of the ground, without a steward in sight.

If it's alright for some, then why not just focus on introducing the necessary safety measures required tio implement safe standing for all teams in some sections of their grounds.

If it works in Germany with packed stadia, it should be bloody easy to get it introduced here.

The BBC reporting that the SPL has given the go ahead. Although no doubt the nanny state and police will do all they can to prevent it.

Scottish Premier League clubs have been given the green light to have safe standing areas within their stadiums.

The SPL announced a relaxation of its rules on standing following a general meeting of all 12 clubs on Monday.

"Since I joined the SPL in 2009, there has been widespread support among fans to re-introduce safe standing areas," said chief executive Neil Doncaster.

"I'm delighted we have been able to respond positively to supporters' views on improving the match-day experience."

Approval will be required from local council safety committees and the police.

Terraces were banned following the Hillsborough disaster in 1989 and the issue of allowing some standing areas has been revisited since all-seater stadiums became compulsory in England in 1994.

Scotland is not bound by the law which banned standing areas in top-flight football in England, which came in to force after the Taylor Report into the Hillsborough disaster.

SPL rules currently state that clubs must only use seated areas with a minimum of 6,000 seats per stadium.

The English Premier League has indicated opposition to moves to reintroduce standing areas at top-flight football matches, while the Football Supporters' Federation is keen for their return.

Meanwhile, the SPL has also tightened the rules governing unacceptable conduct, to include: "using words, conduct or displaying any writing or other thing which indicates support for, or affiliation to, or celebration of, or opposition to an organisation proscribed in terms of the Terrorism Act 2000."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16248937.stm

Having safe standing only in the Canton wouldn't change a thing.

Having safe standing only in the Canton wouldn't change a thing.

It would really especially in 104 & 107, either side of the current singing section. It would urge more singers to relocate to those aisles and support their team

Only breaking news so don't know the ins and outs. Hopefully the start of something good for the UK

It's bloody ridiculous. If standing is that dangerous they should have made all clubs go all seater rather than top 2 leagues. I would love to see a terrace at the CCS.

I've never thought of that.

Surely if a lad got injured on a standing terrace nowadays he could sue the relevant club?

I already know the answer.

Standing is NOT illegal

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssssssss

Some common sense in Scotland , with the balls to see it through
- They can see it, so why can't we!!!

Can the welsh FA do anything? I know it would cause a stir
Come on you ponsy risk averse football league - get some fun back into football

BRING BACK STANDING