Atmosphere yesterday

[Why Always Ste]

Im a season ticket holder but when money needed I work for Showsec at the Etihad as i did on Wednesday and can tell you now that in our briefings we are never told to clamp down on standing, its just people in the aisles obviously to keep them clear.

Bollocks. or you don't work in 109.

I was a ST holder in 109 a few seasons back, never being told to sit down.
Then suddenly Showsec staff started to tell fans to sit down, constantly shouting at us and moving their arms in the air, many occasions GMP getting involved and incidents such as arguments, fights and so on happening because of Showsec's insistence that we sat down.

Several Blues being banned because of this.

I'm glad I fucked off out of 109, as in 112 I can clearly see showsec staff most weeks telling fans to sit down, not just once or twice but consistently throughout the match.

I'm contemplating stopping my SC for next season, I think I'll just do Away matches.
I'll be quickly replaced by someone else, but if they feel it's worth the money to be there in silence when you create any noise you get gawped at like you're an alien then fair enough.
Just not enjoying the home matches :(

 

[mancunial]

I received a letter after the stoke game, accusing me of standing constantly, lies, being on the front row 109 the only time I stood was when showsec people were stood right in front of me, I told them everytime they stood I would stand to try and watch the game, their were numerous fans asking for the names of the stewards so they could complain about the harassment , I didn't but they were constantly taking seat nos for their reports, the sooner this company is out of the door the better it will be for the club. I couldn't get into the rhythm of the game and was constantly watching what the over zealous individuals were up to. They were plotting whispering and constantly writing on their notebooks. I've been in this seat for the past 6 years definitely moving to another area next season but at over £600 a season I should be able to watch the game and give it some shout, without the fans atmosphere we might as well expect to win nothing? I was talking to a guy from Leeds who stated that showsec were going to run their security but were looking like they were going to go bust, he was saying he was keeping a close eye on what's happening at city and that we are the losers in that department .

 

[NorthernBoy]

I Wanted To Share With You A Video From My Beloved Torino FC, A Video Of The Curva Before The Genoa Match Last Weekend Filmed On A Phone.
I Go And Watch Torino 3-4 Times A Season And I'm Going Away To Fiorentina For The Last Game Of The Season, When I Go To The Home Games I Stand In The Section Shown On The Video, Therefore I Wanted To Pass On My Observations And Try To Give People An Understanding Of How Simple It Can Be Here In England.

Firstly, It's An Unreserved Seating Policy So Basically You Get A Ticket For "The Maratona Stand" And Once Inside You Can Stand Exactly Where You Like In That Section (1st, 2nd Or 3rd Tier).
The Away Fans Are Situated On The Opposite Side Of The Stadium So Consequently There Is No Valid Reason For Security On The Terrace, Just A Couple Of Police Officers Pitch Side Just As A Precaution. Beer And Refreshments Are Sold From A Table And People Walk Round The Terrace Selling Cans.
Women And Children Are Present In Huge Numbers And There Is Somewhat Of A Family Atmosphere, Especially When You See The Youngsters Kicking A Ball About At The Bottom Of The Terrace.
Without Going On Too Much, What I'm Trying To Say Is, This "European Ultras" Stereotype We Have Here Is Really Inaccurate, This Is The Way Football Should Be, And I Dream That One Day We Can See A Similar Situation In The Etihad.
Watch The Below Video And Tell Me Honestly You Wouldn't Be Happy To See That Recreated In The South Stand? And If That Is Not Your Idea Of A Good Day At The Football There Is 3 Other Stands For You To Sit And Watch The Game "In Peace".

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBY2Zd-8wr4[/youtube]