LONDON: Manchester United and Chelsea are among the five football clubs who took part in a safe trial from January 1, more than 25 years after standing in the UK, the Minister of Sports was announced on Monday.
Other teams whose applications to operate the licensed safe-standing area have been approved are the Premier League champions Manchester City, Tottenham and Championship Side Cardiff.
The stand area in the upper class of England and the second level championship was banned by laws delivered after the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, which led to the death of 97 Liverpool fans.
“I am happy to approve these five clubs as the initial adoption of a licensed licensed area for the second half of the season,” said Minister, Nigel Huddleston.
“The current time is true for the trial properly standing in the Premier League and EFL Championship (English Football League) ahead of a widespread roll-out decision.” Safety is truly most important and SGSA (sports of authority safety reasons) is working.
Hand-in-gloves with clubs on this matter.
“The pilot will be monitored independently and the findings are given to the British government to make a decision about the possibility of a wider roll-out than standing safe for next season.
However, the British football leads, head Portable Mark Roberts, has criticized what he saw as” Rush headlong “to reintroduce the stand area.” My concern is that you get excessive migration to the area because it attracts some supporters and is easier when they are.
Stand up, “he told the Times newspaper.” You have the potential to get a density problem.
You have the potential to get a crowd dominated by men, fewer children and parents.
It will encourage more exclusion behavior in terms of language and behavior.
“Chairman Tottenham Daniel Levy said the club has played a major role in lobbying the government to stand safely and glad now will be possible.” This provides a choice for fans to attend the game – whether home supporters or away – and most of our fans support this scheme, “he said.” We are very proud of our ‘safe seat’ design, which ensures comfort and safety, whether standing or sitting, while maintaining the same aesthetics as in all other areas of the stadium.
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