[Archived] Riverside 'not available for relocation' for Burnley game

[barry_]

I've just recieved my letter notifying me of relocating from the Darwen End for Burnley and i'm a bit disappointed that the option to move to the Riverside isn't avalable due to 'issues' last season.

It's as if the away fans are being looked after over and above loyal home supporters and just because the so called 'security' actually had to do something for once last season.

If there's an 'issue' with the away fans, curtail their allocation. Do not punish home support FFS

[tomphil]

I've just recieved my letter notifying me of relocating from the Darwen End for Burnley and i'm a bit disappointed that the option to move to the Riverside isn't avalable due to 'issues' last season.

It's as if the away fans are being looked after over and above loyal home supporters and just because the so called 'security' actually had to do something for once last season.

If there's an 'issue' with the away fans, curtail their allocation. Do not punish home support FFS

Hopefully they will leave the end blocks of DE lower empty as well then instead of bending over backwards to accomodate that rabble. They already move some of the most loyal and vocal fans in the first place. Now no doubt a few of them will now say sod it and watch it in the pub, further spoiling the crowd and atmosphere= clueless. Plod rule again.

[K-Hod]

All they're doing is sectioning off the bits of the Riverside and JW that are right next to the DE, that's how I understood it anyway.

[FGS5635]

Its getting to the point now where the hassle all around is so much they may as well ban away fans from both fixtures

[barry_]

All they're doing is sectioning off the bits of the Riverside and JW that are right next to the DE, that's how I understood it anyway.

The Riverside is not available. 'all they're doing' is saying No to loyal home supporters whilst allowing 5000 away fans in.

[tomphil]

Any empty blocks should be left in the DE, they can stick them in the upper as that's likely to be empty again. It's our home game for crying out loud. What's the problem with the darren end regulars relocating to the outer usually empty blocks of the riverside so they can have a bit of banter/atmosphere. Alright there was some handbags last season but leave a block empty in DE, stick them upstairs if needed, job done.

[K-Hod]

They're saying you can't go in the Riverside- they're not saying you can't go to the game.

Obviously it isn't ideal if you'd rather sit in the Riverside, I can only assume that the police decided that after things got thrown from both directions, it may be best to keep them as far apart as possible. It will end up being a 'behind closed doors game' before long....

[AggyBlue]

Any empty blocks should be left in the DE, they can stick them in the upper as that's likely to be empty again. It's our home game for crying out loud. What's the problem with the darren end regulars relocating to the outer usually empty blocks of the riverside so they can have a bit of banter/atmosphere. Alright there was some handbags last season but leave a block empty in DE, stick them upstairs if needed, job done.

Why not move to the JW DE lower?

[only2garners]

All that is happening is that the end blocks of the Riverside (and the Jack Walker) nearest to the Darwen End are being kept clear and the option for existing season ticket holders in other parts of the ground to transfer to the Riverside is being withdrawn for this one game. It's nothing to do with the behaviour of the away fans in this case, but the behaviour of Rovers "fans" at the equivalent game last season. Anyone who was at the game will remember groups of Rovers fans in the Riverside gathering at the Darwen End. There was considerable trouble and a number of injuries, some of then fairly serious, so it's hardly surprising that the club are taking some action. Most of the people involved were people who had not bought tickets at Ewood for some time.

Anyone who has a season ticket in the Riverside not in the far end blocks will sill be able to sit there. The small number of fans who are having to be relocated will be able to sit anywhere in the rest of the home areas. There's not exactly going to be a shortage of space is there?

And Burnley won't be getting 5,000 tickets but about 4,200.

[Ben-2000]

I went to Ewood and discussed this yesterday - and yes due to the issues last season it has meant a bigger segregation area has had to be implemented. Apparently there was a lot of people in the Riverside at last season's fixture who had not been seen for years involved in the incident in the corner and persisted to stand at the front of the end blocks so the whole area will be cordoned off.

Anyway, I asked if I started a list of ST holders (which I have done previously) whether I would be allowed to do a block booking for those who want to relocate as a group to help maintain the vocal support the Darwen End'ers' give at that end of the ground. If anyone wants to add their name to the list the i'd be more than happy to sort it (Just message me your name and Season Ticket number). The area I agreed with the club is the 2nd main block in the JW lower, towards the Darwen End. Obviously if you want to sort your own then you know where we will be.

[T.J.Newton]

I am right in thinking that the darwen end has only in the last few years been made available to home fans aren't I?

some people make it sound like they have been sitting there all their ewood going life.

[AggyBlue]

The small number of fans who are having to be relocated will be able to sit anywhere in the rest of the home areas.

How many DE season ticket holders are there?

[only2garners]

And to be fair everyone who has bought a season ticket in the Darwen End have known that they would have to move for this game. What's new is that a small number at one end of the Riverside are also being asked to move and also that you can't move to the Riverside for this game. Anyone who wants to be with a singing group, as many who have moved to the Darwen End have done, can just contact Ben as he says above.

It's a direct result of the numpties last year. As Ben says many of those concerned haven't been to Ewood for years

[tomphil]

Why not move to the JW DE lower?

What's the difference ? You'd still need some segregation and im saying it should be in the away end it's more than big enough. Anyone remember the 5 nil thrashing when they had all the upper and just a a few blocks in the middle of the lower ? No bother then.

[AggyBlue]

What's the difference ? You'd still need some segregation and im saying it should be in the away end it's more than big enough.

I don't know where the segregation is being planned, that's why I asked

[OJRovers]

Can non-Darwen Enders buy tickets in the Riverside? Why would they cause less trouble?

Surely they are suggesting the DE ST holders are the troublemakers.

[Ben-2000]

No seat moves will be allowed for this game other than for those who are affected by the above.

[adsfortheblues]

Can non-Darwen Enders buy tickets in the Riverside? Why would they cause less trouble?

Surely they are suggesting the DE ST holders are the troublemakers.

That's exactly what I thought. If others can still buy tickets in there, why can't the darwen end lot still move into the riverside?

If they aren't selling tickets at all in the Riverside, then I won't be going, no chance i'd sit in the bore of the Blackbun End.

[only2garners]

Can non-Darwen Enders buy tickets in the Riverside? Why would they cause less trouble?

Surely they are suggesting the DE ST holders are the troublemakers.

They are not suggesting the Darwen end ST holders are troublemakers. The problem in the Riverside last year was primarily by people who have not been regulars at Ewood for years.

[glen9mullan]

Last year was ridiculas , many supporters who had tickets elsewhere in the Riverside made their way to the end of the Riverside. What happened was it was over populated and injuries were sustained . I had my ticket 2 tickets from the Darwen end moved to that area to sit with Friends and my father who has just turned 70 .

What occurred was my father was knocked over and not only did he get trapped between the seats but he wax repeatedly stood on , sustaining injuries to his legs and arms . However the physiological effects were much worse as he was admitted to hospital just a couple of days later .

The stewards and the police were totally useless on the day and thankfully during the game we managed to get moved to the Jack Walker stand .

Supporters on the day were just at fault as were the clubs inability to control the safety within the stadium .

An apology was issued by the club after we held a meeting with them , although to this day I still don't think the club appreciates how serious the situation was or the effect it's had on my dad who was quite broken by the whole ordeal .

Closing an area off won't prevent people sitting elsewhere from where their ticket allows , I sincerely hope the club has put much better measures in place this time

[only2garners]

Glen - I understand that the 1.5 blocks at the Darwen End will be blocked off and sheeted. I assume that there will be extra stewards stopping anybody sitting elsewhere in the Riverside moving across, but I'll make sure that we check this with the club when we have our next Fans Forum on 10th Feb.

[Husky]

So as I understand all Darwen end ticket holders have to pre-book a seat and move to the Jack Walker stand (for this game)?

[glen9mullan]

Glen - I understand that the 1.5 blocks at the Darwen End will be blocked off and sheeted. I assume that there will be extra stewards stopping anybody sitting elsewhere in the Riverside moving across, but I'll make sure that we check this with the club when we have our next Fans Forum on 10th Feb.

Thanks

[only2garners]

So as I understand all Darwen end ticket holders have to pre-book a seat and move to the Jack Walker stand (for this game)?

Or the Blackburn End. I assume the club writes to you to give you your options.

[Ben-2000]

The area in which I'm arranging the block booking is W02 seat numbers start at 47.

There's a good number of us already which should make for a good atmosphere.

I've made arrangements to get this all booked very soon but not too late to join us. Or as I said obviously you can move there of your own accord.