jrb - are you in a position to respond my post below?
You asked for ideas as part of the ongoing discussion. I have outlined these as requested.
It would be good to hear your thoughts.
In particular, if the focus is on what is the best opportunity to lift the atmosphere in the near future -
- how will the current stance to try and encourage a few more fans into South Stand lower (level ) make any real difference to the atmosphere?
- how will the inherent split between the South Stand lower, middle, and upper levels and Kippax corner together with the associated detrimental impact on being able to create a great atmosphere, ever be overcome?
- how can those fans in the SS lower ever overcome away fans from normally dominating almost all cup games in City`s so called home end (and sometimes in PL matches too) ?
"Atmosphere and the atmosphere group
It was a great result and very good performance last night, JRB.
You have asked for answers and invited me to fire away. Here are
suggestions -
1.1894 take a long pause and take time to re-assess their current stance. Give careful thought to what is the best opportunity for improving the atmosphere.
2. Then, positively lead and encourage its
members, to improve atmosphere and create a big home end on ONE level, by re-locating to the North Stand.
3. Positively encourage those in South Stand lower (level 0), Kippax Corner, South Stand Upper (level 3) and fans from other parts of the stadium, to establish themselves in the North Stand.
4. Promote this as a great opportunity to re-invigorate the
membership and uplift the atmosphere. Pull together in the same direction.
5. Act as a conduit through City Matters to achieve the above.
Naturally some fans will want to remain where they are are for a variety of reasons. Change does not come naturally to many. However change can be the best action ever for many more.
You also mentioned the questions that had been raised and facts presented which many fans agree with.
Fundamental questions to 1894 are -
- how will the current stance to try and get a few more fans into South Stand lower (level ) make any real difference to the atmosphere?
- how will the inherent split between the SS lower, middle, and upper levels and Kippax corner together with the associated detrimental impact on great atmosphere creation, ever be overcome?
- how do you intend to overcome away fans normally dominating almost all cup games in City`s so called home end?
Prices
These will be announced by the club.
It is reasonable to work out that (1) the North Stand safe standing will be less than the South Stand lower (level 0) current prices; and (2) the North Stand safe standing will be no more than the current South Stand upper rear seats (rear level 3). Do you agree?
Displays / flags
There is scope for these still in the North Stand.
General Admission
9,200 approx. general admission / safe standing tickets is no more of mish mash than the current 3,000 safe standing in the SS lower ( level 0) whose profile is also mixed.
Given the above and whilst waiting for further information from the club, why did someone think that it was good idea to adopt a premature position and produce questionnaire for a limited reach too early in the process?
No one gats it right all the time and that includes the club. However lets focus on what we can do as fans. I therefore go back to point 1 above and suggest that time is now taken to re-assess the current stance and give careful thought to what is the best opportunity for improving the atmosphere now and in the future."
