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Security for Burnley game...

hoof_it_up_to_benty
hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,509
in General Charlton
Given how much publicity there has been about disruption at the last game I imagine we'll either end up with half of the Met at the game or the FA will force it to be played behind closed doors. The club really hasn't got a clue what to do?

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  • Alex Wright
    Alex Wright Posts: 8,214
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:

    Given how much publicity there has been about disruption at the last game I imagine we'll either end up with half of the Met at the game or the FA will force it to be played behind closed doors. The club really hasn't got a clue what to do?

    Great, they can reimburse the cost of my ticket :)
  • Hornchurch
    Hornchurch Posts: 902
    Alex Wright said:

    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:

    Given how much publicity there has been about disruption at the last game I imagine we'll either end up with half of the Met at the game or the FA will force it to be played behind closed doors. The club really hasn't got a clue what to do?

    Great, they can reimburse the cost of my ticket :)
    They'll give you a food and drink voucher for the first game of next season. That you will not be able to use
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    There are quite a lot of reasons why this game should be behind closed doors.
    The financials won't balance, but the impact of having the game behind closed doors will be as impactful as a season ticket boycott.
  • T
    T Posts: 1,349
    FA won't do anything like that there has never been a behind closed doors league match, given that all we've done is delayed the game they won't intervene.

    Now half the Met and 20k minimum wagers in fluorescent bibs is quite likely.
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    seth plum said:

    There are quite a lot of reasons why this game should be behind closed doors.
    The financials won't balance, but the impact of having the game behind closed doors will be as impactful as a season ticket boycott.

    Really Seth, I am intrigued?
    As you say "quite a lot of reasons" could you name me three.
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    eaststandmike said:

    seth plum said:

    There are quite a lot of reasons why this game should be behind closed doors.
    The financials won't balance, but the impact of having the game behind closed doors will be as impactful as a season ticket boycott.

    Really Seth, I am intrigued?
    As you say "quite a lot of reasons" could you name me three.
    1. An unaffected game played out would protect the integrity of the promotion race.
    2. A game in an empty stadium would negate the health and safety risks associated with increasing fan agitation.
    3. A game in an empty stadium would save money on security costs.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,227
    T said:

    FA won't do anything like that there has never been a behind closed doors league match, given that all we've done is delayed the game they won't intervene.

    Now half the Met and 20k minimum wagers in fluorescent bibs is quite likely.

    Just wish people would stop putting words in my mouth on this thread...

    Have said nothing of the sort about this game being behind closed doors ;)
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    We could be a first.
    For me the repercussions of a behind closed doors game would weaken still further Roland's position.
  • alan dugdale
    alan dugdale Posts: 3,084
    Ideally, it'll be behind closed doors and the entire Charlton support congregates in the car park with a non stop protest throughout the game.
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,509
    Personally hope it is played behind closed doors.

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  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,118
    seth plum said:

    eaststandmike said:

    seth plum said:

    There are quite a lot of reasons why this game should be behind closed doors.
    The financials won't balance, but the impact of having the game behind closed doors will be as impactful as a season ticket boycott.

    Really Seth, I am intrigued?
    As you say "quite a lot of reasons" could you name me three.
    1. An unaffected game played out would protect the integrity of the promotion race.
    2. A game in an empty stadium would negate the health and safety risks associated with increasing fan agitation.
    3. A game in an empty stadium would save money on security costs.
    From the point of view of the Burnley players and fans though, would it be fair on them to potentially clinch promotion and the title in an empty stadium?

    I really can't see them doing that
  • Isawsummersplay
    Isawsummersplay Posts: 1,430
    At worst, I would imagine the club will be warned that failure to control supporters could lead to a fine or some other mildly punitive action.
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    seth plum said:

    eaststandmike said:

    seth plum said:

    There are quite a lot of reasons why this game should be behind closed doors.
    The financials won't balance, but the impact of having the game behind closed doors will be as impactful as a season ticket boycott.

    Really Seth, I am intrigued?
    As you say "quite a lot of reasons" could you name me three.
    1. An unaffected game played out would protect the integrity of the promotion race.
    2. A game in an empty stadium would negate the health and safety risks associated with increasing fan agitation.
    3. A game in an empty stadium would save money on security costs.
    Blimey Seth those answers worry me.

    We have enough to contend with and a fight on our hands re the owners to be worrying about the "integrity of the promotion race".

    If all games were played in empty stadiums it would negate the Health & Safety risk. As paying customers and lifelong fans are we not allowed to get "agitated"?

    A game in an empty stadium would indeed save on "security costs", I hope Roland does not read this or you may give him ideas re every home game.
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    eaststandmike said:

    seth plum said:

    eaststandmike said:

    seth plum said:

    There are quite a lot of reasons why this game should be behind closed doors.
    The financials won't balance, but the impact of having the game behind closed doors will be as impactful as a season ticket boycott.

    Really Seth, I am intrigued?
    As you say "quite a lot of reasons" could you name me three.
    1. An unaffected game played out would protect the integrity of the promotion race.
    2. A game in an empty stadium would negate the health and safety risks associated with increasing fan agitation.
    3. A game in an empty stadium would save money on security costs.
    Blimey Seth those answers worry me.

    We have enough to contend with and a fight on our hands re the owners to be worrying about the "integrity of the promotion race".

    If all games were played in empty stadiums it would negate the Health & Safety risk. As paying customers and lifelong fans are we not allowed to get "agitated"?

    A game in an empty stadium would indeed save on "security costs", I hope Roland does not read this or you may give him ideas re every home game.
    You could add that it negates the risk of points being docked subsequently, and a hefty fine for the club.

    I am not what you call 'worried' about the integrity of the promotion race, simply saying it could be used as a reason for a behind closed doors game.

    Of course we should get agitated.

    My take regarding behind closed doors, is about the idea that Roland has taken on a football club that can't operate as a football club.
  • kentred2
    kentred2 Posts: 2,346
    I think I will be ok. Nice to have those nice covered end boys help me out this time in the west lower. I felt much more secure.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,227
    addick1965 said:

    If it was played behind closed doors the reckon the club would still announce the attendance as 15,000 odd

    And if we win 10-0 there will still be people years later who'd claim that they were there ;)
  • Leeds_Addick
    Leeds_Addick Posts: 4,718
    How big can the Met force be? Can't be that big surely with Palace and West Ham both at home on the same day.
  • Atletico Addick
    Atletico Addick Posts: 5,843
    They won't play it behind closed doors, a rematch yes perhaps - or a neutral with the fans from the first match allowed to attend or similar. But not behind closed doors.

    There are some people fully willing to disrupt this match and are attending solely for that, it'll be overkill with security which in turn will cause too many meathead pitchside security jobsworths wanting to start something. When all the fans want are to protest, not cause physical harm.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,887
    addick1965 said:

    If it was played behind closed doors the reckon the club would still announce the attendance as 15,000 odd

    Wonder, what first prise in the half time draw will be.

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  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,846
    guinnessaddick said:

    addick1965 said:

    If it was played behind closed doors the reckon the club would still announce the attendance as 15,000 odd

    Wonder, what first prise in the half time draw will be.
    Is it Katrien's and Murray's heads (metaphorically) on sticks as we leave the ground?

    If so where do I buy tickets?
  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,322
    edited April 2016
    Leeds_Addick said:

    How big can the Met force be? Can't be that big surely with Palace and West Ham both at home on the same day.

    Exactly. Will probably be the same number as the Boro game and you will hardly see any of them in the ground cause as soon as they step inside the costs go up.
  • LuckyReds
    LuckyReds Posts: 5,866
    I wonder if The Met are considering rolling out some loyalty scheme to Charlton?

    It could be like those little cards you get stamped in coffee shops: police 5 protests and get your sixth one free.

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