I was informed on the way in to Colchester Community Stadium today that there are going to be strict rules surrounding bags at games this season and that anything bigger than A4 will no longer be permitted.
Does anybody have any more information on this?
I'm assuming that we just get turned away and they won't be holding the bags for us, so this seems like a nightmare for away games as, if we have accommodation booked for the weekend, it generally isn't possible to check in before a 15:00 kick-off (and it definitely won't be for 12:30 kick-offs), which will presumably mean either travelling very light, finding a storage locker nearby, or paying for an early check-in (or the Friday night on top in some cases).
It's harder for me as I work remotely on Saturdays and have to bring my laptop with me, so I have to have a bag that's bigger than A4 at practically every game.
I can't see anything from Charlton about a new bag policy, but I can see that it isn't permitted at Ashton Gate. In fact, you can't even bring a laptop in without approval from the club.
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Can someone tell me what A4 is in inches please.
Some examples of why this doesn't work as your sarcastic response suggests:
Charlton - An AI generated answer saying that nothing bigger than an A4 bag is allowed inside The Valley, but there's no source from Charlton confirming any of this. The AI also says that we play at Wembley as well as The Valley.
A4 Championship - An AI statement that anything bigger than A4 is not permitted, but top results to actual sources are Wembley, Chelsea and Manchester City.
Just over 8 and a quarter by just under 12 inches....
Everyone seemed to cope
I'll guess it'll be gradually imposed on us, but would be good to hear the Club take on this.
Yep, was staying over so a change of undies, socks and a toothbrush just about made it.
Edit. I think you can check bags in for 24hrs, but i could be wrong. I just needed to drop at 8ish and picked up about 1030hrs
Baffling
Nothing bigger than A4 unless its a Spurs superstore clear carrier bag (surprise surprise!)
There are lockers but the queue for them is best avoided!
https://www.charltonafc.com/policies/ground-regulations