--------------------------------- [3] FSA Press Release on Safe Standing --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, October 27, 2001 by Doc'sArmy:
If you haven't already done so you should get onto your MP NOW. The relevant info is available on the front page at ( http://www.safestanding.com ) http://www.safestanding.com FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS TELL MPs "STAND UP FOR SAFE STANDING" NEWS FROM THE FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS' ASSOCIATION Supported by One2One - A Voice For Fans IMMEDIATE RELEASE ------------------------------------------------------------ Interested supporters can get more info on what they can do from this website: ( http://www.safestanding.com ) http://www.safestanding.com or subscribe to the news mailing list by sending a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------------------ FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS TELL MPs " STAND UP FOR SAFE STANDING" Football supporters throughout Britain have called on politicians of all parties to back the creation of safe standing areas for spectators at top soccer grounds nationwide in a Commons vote next Friday 2 November 2001. The Football Supporters' Association (FSA) and the National Federation of Football Supporters' Clubs (NFFSC) have both backed Birmingham MP Roger Godsiff's (Labour) Private Members' Bill which would permit Premiership and First Division clubs to create safe standing areas at their grounds in consultation with their supporters. Commenting on the move FSA Chair and Stoke City supporter Malcolm Clarke said, "What fans DON'T want is a return to Hillsborough and Heysel. What we do want is choice. Just like supporters have in Germany. Look at the Shalke 04's wonderful new ground in Gelsenkirchen. It's a state of the art development with a retractable roof and roll-out pitch. It has a capacity of 60,000 including standing spaces for 16,000 in specially constructed areas. These zones can be converted to seats in minutes to comply with regulations for European and international games. Borussia Dortmund also opened a brand new 20,000 capacity standing area in their 68,000 capacity ground a couple of seasons ago. These developments involved the fans at every stage. "It makes no sense," Clarke continued, "to allow standing in the Second and Third Divisions, at both rugby codes, horse racing and rock concerts but not at the top football grounds. I hope MPs of all parties will listen to supporters and make sure they're there to cast their votes in favour of Mr Godsiff's Bill." Independent Manchester United Supporters' Association (IMUSA) member Roy Williamson said, "We've been facing the threat of areas of Old Trafford being closed by the local council for a while now due to fans standing in seated areas. The answer's simple. Allow us the choice to sit or stand. Not to allow those to stand who wish to creates a totally unnecessary divide between supporters. The Football Licensing Authority (FLA) is trying to deal with the problem of standing in seated areas without addressing the obvious solution. Safe standing areas in Germany allow ticket prices to be kept reasonable, making sure the game is accessible to the young and to traditional supporters who're being priced out of the top games. Can we please have a sane, reasoned debate on this? The facts show that safe standing areas are both desperately wanted by supporters and are as safe if not more so than compelling people to sit. I hope supporters up and down the country will be in touch with their ! MPs about the Bill in the coming week." ------------------------------------------------------------ Interested supporters can get more info on what they can do from this website: ( http://www.safestanding.com ) http://www.safestanding.com or subscribe to the news mailing list by sending a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------- [2] Get RN New Issue - out this week --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, October 27, 2001 by Doc'sArmy: LATEST ISSUE You can pick up the latest copy of RED NEWS for £1.50 outside Old Trafford on match days or by post - click on the image / link for details( http://www.forum.rednews.co.uk/ads/latest_issue.php ) RED NEWS LATEST ISSUE You can get the new issue of Red News (81) today - it came out on Tuesday for the Olympiakos game. Just £1.50 this latest issue contains: An exclusive Bryan Robson interview (find out exactly what he's doing at United at the moment) Coruna and Athens reports Gossip A look back at some ridiculous and not so riduculous Red Army fads Great comebacks Great away day pubs A look at Becks mania Plenty of pisstaking Taking city to court... Tony Smith An exclusive translation of a fascinating Eric Cantona interview Lille guide and info And much, much more. --------------------------------- [1] RED NEWS Fantasy League --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, October 27, 2001 by Doc'sArmy: The latest RED NEWS Fantasy League standings are now on the forum. ( http://www.rednews.co.uk/forum ) http://www.rednews.co.uk/forum A tip for a few notable names battling relegation - don't give up the day job. Hall of shame - hang your heads Linda Harvey (IMUSA) 123rd Andy Walsh (IMUSA) 114th Farrell (RED NEWS contributor) 107th Kerry Davies (RED NEWS contributor) 106th Twat Engine (RED NEWS stud) 103rd Barney (Editor RED NEWS) 102nd Hall of Fame - blow your own trumpet: Mike Connell 1st Charlotte Grist (RED NEWS Groupie) 2nd Najib (RED NEWS seller) 3rd Larry Lleu 4th Richard Cawthra 5th
