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Was it a bit over kill to have 12 police officers their last night, do e have to pay for that. I worked it out it was 1 officer for about 10 to 12 away supporters. Why did we not segregate half way between the seats as some older supporters need to sit and I did raise this with the club especially with the amount they brought.
So go on in true uncovered fashion as I not a regular on here shoot me down as only the chosen few on here can make valid points.
So go on in true uncovered fashion as I not a regular on here shoot me down as only the chosen few on here can make valid points.
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A sensible post finished off in bizarre, defensive & paranoid fashion!
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Agree.Robbie Painter wrote:A sensible post finished off in bizarre, defensive & paranoid fashion!
Some folk are awfy sensitive aren't they?
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Firstly, apart from seats reserved for corporate and directors, the main stand is occupied by season ticket holders, so you can't move them. Secondly, the Stockport fans had access to 300 seats behind the goal.sada8022 wrote:Was it a bit over kill to have 12 police officers their last night, do e have to pay for that. I worked it out it was 1 officer for about 10 to 12 away supporters. Why did we not segregate half way between the seats as some older supporters need to sit and I did raise this with the club especially with the amount they brought.
So go on in true uncovered fashion as I not a regular on here shoot me down as only the chosen few on here can make valid points.
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I assume sada8022 means the seats behind the goal, not the main stand.Maurice_Peddelty wrote:Firstly, apart from seats reserved for corporate and directors, the main stand is occupied by season ticket holders, so you can't move them. Secondly, the Stockport fans had access to 300 seats behind the goal.sada8022 wrote:Was it a bit over kill to have 12 police officers their last night, do e have to pay for that. I worked it out it was 1 officer for about 10 to 12 away supporters. Why did we not segregate half way between the seats as some older supporters need to sit and I did raise this with the club especially with the amount they brought.
So go on in true uncovered fashion as I not a regular on here shoot me down as only the chosen few on here can make valid points.
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Yes seats behind goal should have had the segregation in the middle to accommodate some of our older supporters
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Yes, I see your point. Maybe Stockport County over-estimated their away support?sada8022 wrote:Yes seats behind goal should have had the segregation in the middle to accommodate some of our older supporters
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if so, Darlo Pete isn't the only one lolMaurice_Peddelty wrote:Yes, I see your point. Maybe Stockport County over-estimated their away support?sada8022 wrote:Yes seats behind goal should have had the segregation in the middle to accommodate some of our older supporters
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What if they based their estimate on Darlo Pete's prediction?Comfortably_numb wrote:if so, Darlo Pete isn't the only one lolMaurice_Peddelty wrote:Yes, I see your point. Maybe Stockport County over-estimated their away support?sada8022 wrote:Yes seats behind goal should have had the segregation in the middle to accommodate some of our older supporters
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Think they would have been more use warning off people parking on the verges next to the stadium. It just isn't safe, even if there are no double yellow lines. The segregation is a cause of problems, just look at the rugby matches. Fans mix quite happily (even with the aid of a pint or two) on the terraces. Who thinks that what is OK for Rugby Union is not acceptable for FA football? Oh b****r, have just answered my own question - the bell-ends at the FA.
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why isn't it safe to park on the verges OFF the road...???jjljks wrote:Think they would have been more use warning off people parking on the verges next to the stadium. It just isn't safe, even if there are no double yellow lines. The segregation is a cause of problems, just look at the rugby matches. Fans mix quite happily (even with the aid of a pint or two) on the terraces. Who thinks that what is OK for Rugby Union is not acceptable for FA football? Oh b****r, have just answered my own question - the bell-ends at the FA.
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A lot of people park up on the industrial estate then walk the quarter mile to the ground, but there is no footpath on the stadium side, hence walk along the verge. When people park on this verge (bumping over the large kerbs and possibly damaging tracking / steering / floor or sills of their vehicles), they then force pedestrians onto the road which is the busy A688 and has a 60mph limit. After the match, fans are walking back (often in the dark) and have to avoid drivers getting back onto the road into the traffic. Hope that is enough explanation.HarrytheQuaker wrote:why isn't it safe to park on the verges OFF the road...???jjljks wrote:Think they would have been more use warning off people parking on the verges next to the stadium. It just isn't safe, even if there are no double yellow lines. The segregation is a cause of problems, just look at the rugby matches. Fans mix quite happily (even with the aid of a pint or two) on the terraces. Who thinks that what is OK for Rugby Union is not acceptable for FA football? Oh b****r, have just answered my own question - the bell-ends at the FA.
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There's an accident waiting to happen there. Especially after night time games. Even with no parked cars it's precarious enough but if cars park on the verge and fans have to walk on the road in the dark I'd be really concerned. Drivers normally drive along that stretch pretty quick, it's a narrow road and there's often several hundred pedestrians all walking at different paces.jjljks wrote:A lot of people park up on the industrial estate then walk the quarter mile to the ground, but there is no footpath on the stadium side, hence walk along the verge. When people park on this verge (bumping over the large kerbs and possibly damaging tracking / steering / floor or sills of their vehicles), they then force pedestrians onto the road which is the busy A688 and has a 60mph limit. After the match, fans are walking back (often in the dark) and have to avoid drivers getting back onto the road into the traffic. Hope that is enough explanation.HarrytheQuaker wrote:why isn't it safe to park on the verges OFF the road...???jjljks wrote:Think they would have been more use warning off people parking on the verges next to the stadium. It just isn't safe, even if there are no double yellow lines. The segregation is a cause of problems, just look at the rugby matches. Fans mix quite happily (even with the aid of a pint or two) on the terraces. Who thinks that what is OK for Rugby Union is not acceptable for FA football? Oh b****r, have just answered my own question - the bell-ends at the FA.
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I saw somebody nearly get knocked over on Wednesday, trying to cross the main road to get to there car parked on the opposite grass verge. I could understand people parking on the grass verge, if the only alternative was considerably further away or there was some cost involved. But that is not the case parking at Sainsbury's is free and only a 1 minute walk away.
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Why are we talking about it now, how long have we been at HP and never been a problem before ????? I've been walking back the same route since we started playing there on a night never seen a problem...jjljks wrote:A lot of people park up on the industrial estate then walk the quarter mile to the ground, but there is no footpath on the stadium side, hence walk along the verge. When people park on this verge (bumping over the large kerbs and possibly damaging tracking / steering / floor or sills of their vehicles), they then force pedestrians onto the road which is the busy A688 and has a 60mph limit. After the match, fans are walking back (often in the dark) and have to avoid drivers getting back onto the road into the traffic. Hope that is enough explanation.HarrytheQuaker wrote:why isn't it safe to park on the verges OFF the road...???jjljks wrote:Think they would have been more use warning off people parking on the verges next to the stadium. It just isn't safe, even if there are no double yellow lines. The segregation is a cause of problems, just look at the rugby matches. Fans mix quite happily (even with the aid of a pint or two) on the terraces. Who thinks that what is OK for Rugby Union is not acceptable for FA football? Oh b****r, have just answered my own question - the bell-ends at the FA.
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I walk to my car across the roundabout and to the layby opposite our old B Carpark and have
Have done this since the B Carpark was closed i have never seen any problems people are not daft they will take care crossing the road, as driver's also generally take care when the game is finished. everyone,s not moron,s
Have done this since the B Carpark was closed i have never seen any problems people are not daft they will take care crossing the road, as driver's also generally take care when the game is finished. everyone,s not moron,s
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Well that escalated quickly.sada8022 wrote:Was it a bit over kill to have 12 police officers their last night, do e have to pay for that. I worked it out it was 1 officer for about 10 to 12 away supporters. Why did we not segregate half way between the seats as some older supporters need to sit and I did raise this with the club especially with the amount they brought.
So go on in true uncovered fashion as I not a regular on here shoot me down as only the chosen few on here can make valid points.
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"At a meeting held at the Grammar School on Friday last - Mr Phillip Wood M.A., in the chair - it was resolved to form an Association Football Club for Darlington and neighbourhood. The opinions of those present were so unanimous as to the desirability of this step, that a committee was formed to complete the organisation of the club, and Mr Craven, 17, Garden Street, was appointed secretary pro tem." - The Northern Echo, Monday 23rd July 1883
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On the plus side, that could have been our last evening kick-off at HP so unless we play BA away in some Durham FA Cup replay, then some risks are reduced. All the more reason to get back to town and trust Blackwell Meadows will have better carpark arrangements!Makka Pakka wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FONN-0uoTHI
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A potential issue with BM is that fans will need to cross the road to reach the bus stop to head back to town.
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