Latics and England Posted September 29, 2010 Posted September 29, 2010 With yesterday being the first trip to Hillsborough in 5 years, it was the first visit for the flag. Those who went might have noticed that it was not up in the ground. A full explanation is included within the report that's now online. Sheff Wed
RoyleArmy Posted September 29, 2010 Posted September 29, 2010 http://www.ernieflag.co.uk/site/index.php?...ad&Itemid=4 Read that it so sad what happened
biggie21 Posted September 29, 2010 Posted September 29, 2010 cba reading all that, what was the main reason why the flag was not shown??
LaticsNo1BaggiesNo2 Posted September 29, 2010 Posted September 29, 2010 With yesterday being the first trip to Hillsborough in 5 years, it was the first visit for the flag. Those who went might have noticed that it was not up in the ground. A full explanation is included within the report that's now online. Sheff Wed iT'S A BIT STRANGE THEN THAT THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME HAD AN ARTICLE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF IT!!
rosa Posted September 29, 2010 Posted September 29, 2010 (edited) That's disgraceful. I can see why Sheffield Wednesday, of all clubs, would want to be hyper-vigilant on health and safety (albeit 20 odd years too late), but i can't think for the life of me why you would need a fire certificate to display a flag. The only way fire legislation would be in any way relevant would be if they told you to not block exits/walkways/steps or obscure signs with it (and after 2 years i'm sure you've got the sense to not do that anyway), but there's no good reason for asking you to personally have a fire certificate.The shirts people were wearing would be more flammable than the flag. Sounds like some over-officious jobsworth on a power trip. Edited September 29, 2010 by rosa
oafcshuck Posted September 30, 2010 Posted September 30, 2010 Certain grounds do make a point of it, sure MK is another one?
spadam Posted September 30, 2010 Posted September 30, 2010 That's disgraceful. I can see why Sheffield Wednesday, of all clubs, would want to be hyper-vigilant on health and safety (albeit 20 odd years too late), but i can't think for the life of me why you would need a fire certificate to display a flag. The only way fire legislation would be in any way relevant would be if they told you to not block exits/walkways/steps or obscure signs with it (and after 2 years i'm sure you've got the sense to not do that anyway), but there's no good reason for asking you to personally have a fire certificate.The shirts people were wearing would be more flammable than the flag. Sounds like some over-officious jobsworth on a power trip. Its not the stewards fault just the rules. Does seem like health and safety gone mad again.
Diego_Sideburns Posted September 30, 2010 Posted September 30, 2010 iT'S A BIT STRANGE THEN THAT THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME HAD AN ARTICLE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF IT!! Thanks for that info. I write to all new clubs about the Flag but not all of them print it. When I flicked through someone's programme on Tuesday night I didn't spot it. I received a reply to my request to print the story of the Flag in the programme in the form of a request for my phone number, which I supplied. However, I did not receive any phone call and no advance warning was given about the need for a fire certificate. Certain grounds do make a point of it, sure MK is another one? Advance warning was given by MK Dons and the matter resolved satisfactorily.
Diego_Sideburns Posted September 30, 2010 Posted September 30, 2010 ... i can't think for the life of me why you would need a fire certificate to display a flag. Presumably the big flags passed over people's heads would need one. The shirts people were wearing would be more flammable than the flag. Very true!
rudemedic Posted September 30, 2010 Posted September 30, 2010 I wonder if there wasn't a bit of corporate protection going on?
Alec1954 Posted September 30, 2010 Posted September 30, 2010 I wonder if there wasn't a bit of corporate protection going on? Got their cum uppance.. yet another winding up order rumoured to be placed on them for £550K
rudemedic Posted September 30, 2010 Posted September 30, 2010 Got their cum uppance.. yet another winding up order rumoured to be placed on them for £550K They've got a plan for that though... http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?hea...e=s6i83473#this
underdog Posted September 30, 2010 Posted September 30, 2010 I am not amused at all..... I am actually in one of the piccies in the report - not looking my finest. Did you have my permission?........... Let you off
Latics and England Posted September 30, 2010 Author Posted September 30, 2010 (edited) I am not amused at all..... I am actually in one of the piccies in the report - not looking my finest. Did you have my permission?........... Let you off Don't worry Underdog, I'll make sure that Crimewatch don't get hold of the photos. On a positive note, I have now received an apology from the Stadium Operations Manager at Wednesday explaining that a breakdown in communications was to blame for us not being allowed to display the flag. It seemed a heartfelt apology and they also passed on their best wishes to all our supports and Ernie's family and friends. Edited September 30, 2010 by Latics & England
underdog Posted September 30, 2010 Posted September 30, 2010 excellent..I have a reputation to keep you know
leeslover Posted September 30, 2010 Posted September 30, 2010 The shirts people were wearing would be more flammable than the flag. I'm thinking OASIS should have a fire certificate, certainly for the second half.
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