keep_the_faith Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 There were 3 people stood for every 2 seats in parts of the upper. Noone was killed. If the authorities truly believe standing is unsafe wouldn't the game of been abandoned. 'Safe' standing isnt far away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I wonder who's seat I pinched?Probably mine, you :censored: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Probably mine, you :censored: That's okay then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 the facilities in that stand are bad to say the least. however I believe the accoustics are upto the RRE standards. LJ might be recommending a change to the design of the new North Stand, to make it a double-decker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukka Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I believe they cover the front rows, a lot of teams seem to think they have more in the RRE than the numbers quoted. They didnt yesterday. I was on the front row in the first half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I wonder who's seat I pinched? Is that what you had tucked under your jersey when I spoke to you outside the ground after the match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 it was def 2 for 1 in the block I was in and people were stood in the aisles, great away following and support just shows what we can do when we get behind the boys, gotta be nice for the team seeing and hearing that support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snookmeister Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 a steward was heard to say that we had over 100 more than the capacity........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFC_Ryan Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 a steward was heard to say that we had over 100 more than the capacity........ Yep, people were stood on isles then they were moved and made to share seats. Over capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yard Dog Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Loads of odd spare seats. 1300 about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy_Fent Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Yep, people were stood on isles then they were moved and made to share seats. Over capacity. I spent the 2nd half stood in a little section to the side with about 20 or so other fans because where I was 1st half we had more people on our row than what there were seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De_La_Vega Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Never realised that there was footage from the game of the fire. Unbelievable scenes. As a side thought though, as that stand was coming down one thing that stood out to me was the images of Police charging back into drag people out or putting themselves at the back of the queue out of there. Although that in no way mitigates the performance at Hillsborough, it does maybe show the other side of the coin when it comes to Police behaviour back in those days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte_Baby Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I spent the 2nd half stood in a little section to the side with about 20 or so other fans because where I was 1st half we had more people on our row than what there were seats Are you saying I take up two seats cos am fat? Ha ha your right I was getting squashed but good atmosphere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another fan Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Never realised that there was footage from the game of the fire. Unbelievable scenes. As a side thought though, as that stand was coming down one thing that stood out to me was the images of Police charging back into drag people out or putting themselves at the back of the queue out of there. Although that in no way mitigates the performance at Hillsborough, it does maybe show the other side of the coin when it comes to Police behaviour back in those days. I seem to remember seeing an images of a police constable on the pitch assisting others HIS HAIR WAS ON FIRE. I am sure others will prove if I am correct The pictures that were broadcast live from the ground were not repeated in the later news Not a good day RIP to those that lost their lives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I seem to remember seeing an images of a police constable on the pitch assisting others HIS HAIR WAS ON FIRE. I am sure others will prove if I am correct The pictures that were broadcast live from the ground were not repeated in the later news Not a good day RIP to those that lost their lives Yep it's in the footage that's earlier in the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another fan Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Yep it's in the footage that's earlier in the thread. Thanks to be honest I could not bear to look at the links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageTheBeast Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Loads of odd spare seats. 1300 about right. so 500 empty seats then no way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) Never realised that there was footage from the game of the fire. Unbelievable scenes. As a side thought though, as that stand was coming down one thing that stood out to me was the images of Police charging back into drag people out or putting themselves at the back of the queue out of there. Although that in no way mitigates the performance at Hillsborough, it does maybe show the other side of the coin when it comes to Police behaviour back in those days. I also watched it back today. I remember it live on the tv, i suppose like the kids partying on the pitch I thought it was exciting until my dad said, "there will be people dying in there." And I did think the same about the police, they must have been almost catching fire running in that close to drag people away. They don't deserve to be called heroes for doing their job, but guys like that do deserve it several times over. I think part of the answer lies in the local factor. S. Yorks police were dealing with perceived invaders, the Bradford ones were dealing with their own community Edited April 6, 2014 by leeslover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 read somewhere that over 50 medals and commendations were handed out to those who risked their lives that day something else that wasnt that well publisised at the time for some incredible acts of heroism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) read somewhere that over 50 medals and commendations were handed out to those who risked their lives that day something else that wasnt that well publisised at the time for some incredible acts of heroism.That's about right, with roughly half going to "civilians"Think it gets covered in the wiki link (see earlier in the thread). Edited April 6, 2014 by rudemedic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacksheep1 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I'm a Bradford fan, I was around in 1985, and I thought nothing of the fire drill chant. In fact, it's a shame it's even an issue. It's just a variation of the age old "we can see you sneaking out" surely? All much a-do about nothing. You doesn't need me to tell you how awful that day was and of course we will never forget. But it was a long time ago and I think some of our fans, mainly young fans who were not even alive in '85, use it as an excuse to vent anger. No grumbles at the result, 3-2 flattered us, we were appalling! Nothing but praise for the support yesterday. Not just the noise, but the fact that other than the usual banter chants all that noise was directed at your team and supporting them. A complete contrast to the likes of Rotherham who make plenty of noise but appear to forget there is a game going on and just spend most of the match abusing us! Sincerely hope you stay up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I'm a Bradford fan, I was around in 1985, and I thought nothing of the fire drill chant. In fact, it's a shame it's even an issue. It's just a variation of the age old "we can see you sneaking out" surely? All much a-do about nothing. You doesn't need me to tell you how awful that day was and of course we will never forget. But it was a long time ago and I think some of our fans, mainly young fans who were not even alive in '85, use it as an excuse to vent anger. No grumbles at the result, 3-2 flattered us, we were appalling! Nothing but praise for the support yesterday. Not just the noise, but the fact that other than the usual banter chants all that noise was directed at your team and supporting them. A complete contrast to the likes of Rotherham who make plenty of noise but appear to forget there is a game going on and just spend most of the match abusing us! Sincerely hope you stay up. I saw the full video of the Bradford City fire and still see people throwing discarded lit cigarettes and matches into bins and other flammable areas, it makes my blood boil. BTW with such support Bradford should at least be in the Championship, if only we had 14,000 regular fans (or half that) these days at Boundary Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I'm a Bradford fan, I was around in 1985, and I thought nothing of the fire drill chant. In fact, it's a shame it's even an issue. It's just a variation of the age old "we can see you sneaking out" surely? All much a-do about nothing. You doesn't need me to tell you how awful that day was and of course we will never forget. But it was a long time ago and I think some of our fans, mainly young fans who were not even alive in '85, use it as an excuse to vent anger. No grumbles at the result, 3-2 flattered us, we were appalling! Nothing but praise for the support yesterday. Not just the noise, but the fact that other than the usual banter chants all that noise was directed at your team and supporting them. A complete contrast to the likes of Rotherham who make plenty of noise but appear to forget there is a game going on and just spend most of the match abusing us! Sincerely hope you stay up. Thanks for your kind words. We are good supporters away from home. Because we are more pissed ;) But best of luck to your lot as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Fair play to the Bradford fans. Most have been very complimentary to us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I saw the full video of the Bradford City fire and still see people throwing discarded lit cigarettes and matches into bins and other flammable areas, it makes my blood boil. Excellent use of phrase there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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