Yes it is, refer to the FA Stadium Safety Good Practice Guide, don't argue with the facts. The netting caused a few fans to leave their row of seats and try to run down to the front of the stand? Magic netting.
http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-...stadium-safety
Spot on.
I don't watch Premiership or Championship football. Are pitch incursions a big problem in the Premier League? We've had quite a few at the Cross, hence why we follow good practice guidelines to prevent future incursions. Are you going to argue against good practice? It's amazing, like you say, that UEFA allow this dangerous netting to be used in European games.
That paint was ridiculous. Explainable only as the latest stage in Sligo's quest to turn their ground into least enjoyable in the country.
The netting is shocking too. It's a lazy substitute for proper stewarding and enforcement of stadium regulations.
Did the Dundalk fans have access to hot food (as per licensing) on Friday night, of out interest?
There was none at that end when we were down in May, but they let us into the home end. Judging by the video of the match, they had a pile of security not present at our game.
EPL clubs have an endless supply of stewarding to prevent pitch encursions although it doesnt always work. Brendy mentioned it but as opposed to lazy stewarding it is probably due to a lack of resources to provide adaquate cover. The inconsistency of numbers of travelling support doesnt help either i suppose. My own experience is that seats are covered in EPL grounds between opposition fans for segregation. I have yet to see Dundalk fans jump a wall on to the pitch to celebrate a goal, it seems to be a Shams phenomonen, but i shall never say never!
This season I havent seen it happen. Never said it never happens but it is not habitual. The fence shed side is quite high so would take a good bit of effort by which time stewards are there. With improved security many such issues have been put a stop to.
Cumann Peile Dún Dealgan - Champions 2015 (too many accolades to be typing)
Termonbarry Athletic TID!
I'm pretty sure at least one would have made it onto the pitch last Friday night had we not had the mesh and stewards across the front.
"Must you tell me all your secrets when it's hard enough to love you knowing nothing."
http://worddok.blogspot.com
Bookmarks