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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/09/22/safe-standing-return-premier-league-handful-clubs/
The government have approved a standing trial (at last!)
According to the The Telegraph sport we're already confirmed we're ready to start..
Personally, I can't wait as long as the pricing reflects it and it allows us to admit a younger and more vocal following.
The trials will be overseen by the Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA), which on Wednesday gave clubs just two weeks, until October 6, to submit an application to be an early adopter.
The Government’s last general election manifesto in 2019 promised to work towards the introduction of safe-standing areas and, after the coronavirus crisis prevented it doing so last season, it has delivered on that pledge.
Sports minister Nigel Huddleston said: “We have been clear that we will work with fans and clubs towards introducing safe standing at football grounds providing there was evidence that installing seating with barriers would have a positive impact on crowd safety.
“With independent research now complete, and capacity crowds back at grounds across the country, now is the right time to make progress. I look forward to hearing from clubs who wish to be part of our early adopters programme during the second half of this season.”
Kevin Miles, chief executive of the Football Supporters’ Association and safe standing campaigner, said: “We are beyond delighted to finally claim a win for the FSA’s Safe Standing campaign after extra time, penalties and more than a few replays and postponements.
“Too many people to mention have worked tirelessly for so long to bring about today’s news. Those people know who they are and we look forward to having a well-deserved beer or two over the next few weeks and months. Who knows, we may even take in a match from a standing area.”
Jon Darch, who runs the Safe Standing Roadshow, said: “It’s a great next step, which will hopefully lead to all clubs soon being allowed to give supporters a choice of watching the game sitting down or standing up.”
The government have approved a standing trial (at last!)
According to the The Telegraph sport we're already confirmed we're ready to start..
Personally, I can't wait as long as the pricing reflects it and it allows us to admit a younger and more vocal following.
The trials will be overseen by the Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA), which on Wednesday gave clubs just two weeks, until October 6, to submit an application to be an early adopter.
The Government’s last general election manifesto in 2019 promised to work towards the introduction of safe-standing areas and, after the coronavirus crisis prevented it doing so last season, it has delivered on that pledge.
Sports minister Nigel Huddleston said: “We have been clear that we will work with fans and clubs towards introducing safe standing at football grounds providing there was evidence that installing seating with barriers would have a positive impact on crowd safety.
“With independent research now complete, and capacity crowds back at grounds across the country, now is the right time to make progress. I look forward to hearing from clubs who wish to be part of our early adopters programme during the second half of this season.”
Kevin Miles, chief executive of the Football Supporters’ Association and safe standing campaigner, said: “We are beyond delighted to finally claim a win for the FSA’s Safe Standing campaign after extra time, penalties and more than a few replays and postponements.
“Too many people to mention have worked tirelessly for so long to bring about today’s news. Those people know who they are and we look forward to having a well-deserved beer or two over the next few weeks and months. Who knows, we may even take in a match from a standing area.”
Jon Darch, who runs the Safe Standing Roadshow, said: “It’s a great next step, which will hopefully lead to all clubs soon being allowed to give supporters a choice of watching the game sitting down or standing up.”
