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Post by hal9thou on Oct 13, 2021 16:39:31 GMT
Obviously, going lower loft was a mistake but it's not as simple as just moving. Why? Just in case anyone is wondering, kids used to have their own area at the front of the lower loft directly behind the goal, separated from the rest of us by a 3ft wall. It worked just fine for about 50 years. In other words the old Lower Loft identity is perfectly compatible with kids, you just need someone with half a brain to figure it out how it could work. |
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Post by spongeparr on Oct 13, 2021 17:25:32 GMT
Obviously, going lower loft was a mistake but it's not as simple as just moving. Why? Just in case anyone is wondering, kids used to have their own area at the front of the lower loft directly behind the goal, separated from the rest of us by a 3ft wall. It worked just fine for about 50 years. In other words the old Lower Loft identity is perfectly compatible with kids, you just need someone with half a brain to figure it out how it could work. Are you allowed kids to be unaccompanied these days? |
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Post by hal9thou on Oct 13, 2021 17:56:41 GMT
Why? Just in case anyone is wondering, kids used to have their own area at the front of the lower loft directly behind the goal, separated from the rest of us by a 3ft wall. It worked just fine for about 50 years. In other words the old Lower Loft identity is perfectly compatible with kids, you just need someone with half a brain to figure it out how it could work. Are you allowed kids to be unaccompanied these days? The kids were mostly accompanied back then, dads used to just sling em over the wall for the duration. No worries. They were closer to the action than anyone else in the entire ground. (Apart from the wheelchair contingent who were shipped in early doors, and were practically on the pitch.) Dunno if there is a lower age limit these days.... |
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Post by spongeparr on Oct 14, 2021 9:35:13 GMT
I can't see that happening these days though, so they'll have to be re housed, which impacts their parents and those where the kids get put.
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Post by spongeparr on Dec 21, 2021 14:14:12 GMT
I saw on FB that people in upper and lower loft received a questionnaire about safe standing. Did any of you receive this and what did it ask?
I am in Ellerslie and not received anything.
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Post by Corbray on Dec 21, 2021 16:10:49 GMT
I saw on FB that people in upper and lower loft received a questionnaire about safe standing. Did any of you receive this and what did it ask? I am in Ellerslie and not received anything. i sit in UL and haven't got anything |
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Post by spongeparr on Mar 23, 2022 16:54:53 GMT
www.qpr.co.uk/news/club-news/rail-seating-230322/FOLLOWING extensive consultation with supporters, the club can now confirm our intention is to install rail seating in the Loftus Road Lower Stand after more than 74% (74.13%) of fans surveyed confirmed this would be their preferred location for its implementation. Please find details below of our proposal. The changes will see 1,063 seats in the Lower Loft converted into rail seating ahead of the 2022/23 season. The Lower Loft will have a combination of both seated and rail-seating seats available within the stand. This implementation will require changes to the Family Stand, with Blocks NL and PL in the Lower Loft and PU in the Upper Loft becoming designated family areas. Families within these areas will still have access to all family facilities in the stand, including the Matchday Activities Room. As a result of the proposed changes, several upgrades will be made within the stand, including additional food and drink facilities within the Upper and Lower Loft. Supporters will be able to access the Upper and Lower Loft from both the South Africa Road and Loftus Road entrances. However, due to capacity limits and the likelihood of more fans using the Blue & White Bar following the implementation of rail seating in the Lower Loft, the Blue & White Bar would need to become a ‘members only’ area as we manage access within this area. Memberships will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at a cost of £40 per person per season. Non-members of the Blue & White Bar will be able to purchase beverages from the newly-installed food and drink facilities. The club have now opened a consultation period, with season ticket holders within the Loft being contacted directly with further details on how to get in touch if needed. I am not sure why they have done it this way around. Would make more sense for standing to the Ellerslie Road side rather than SA side? Plus, means the kids can see the players warming up. Weird overall that it's half a stand but I can make my peace with that.
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Post by Greg1882 on Mar 23, 2022 17:42:30 GMT
Absolutely fucking moronic. They have now split the q,p and r blocks by putting the fucking family area slap bang in the middle. Honestly whoever is making these decisions needs firing. Absolute embarrassment
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Post by West Acton on Mar 23, 2022 18:31:22 GMT
Absolutely fucking moronic. They have now split the q,p and r blocks by putting the fucking family area slap bang in the middle. Honestly whoever is making these decisions needs firing. Absolute embarrassment I’m assuming that was the intention |
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Post by spongeparr on Mar 23, 2022 19:14:50 GMT
Absolutely fucking moronic. They have now split the q,p and r blocks by putting the fucking family area slap bang in the middle. Honestly whoever is making these decisions needs firing. Absolute embarrassment I’m assuming that was the intention Why though? So more noise from more areas? |
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Post by West Acton on Mar 23, 2022 19:22:38 GMT
That corner is rowdy so might be there intention try break it up a bit spread people out
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Post by alanwycombe on Mar 23, 2022 19:30:58 GMT
I’m assuming that was the intention Why though? So more noise from more areas? That doesn’t work though. Away support can be amazing when all in one place. |
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Post by jfrabbit on Mar 23, 2022 22:41:32 GMT
£40 membership for the pleasure of using an overcrowded shitty fucking bar with ignorant staff and beer that taste like piss.
Who the fuck makes these decisions at the club?
I don’t know why they are making out they are concerned about over crowding. Have they never been over to Ellerslie Road on a match day.
Clowns
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Post by spongeparr on Mar 24, 2022 8:52:06 GMT
Fpr the bar thing, is it a separate £40 from the usual memberships that they offer? Or is it inclusive? If it's the latter, does that mean that ST holders aren't allowed in?
Be good to get the feedback from the club as to why they have moved it away from the traditional singing section
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Post by Corbray on Mar 24, 2022 9:27:00 GMT
i think the club are assuming that people in the PU block will end up moving to the standing areas in the lower loft.
was there any consultation done to fans in the PU block?
i like that the club are listening to our ideas though so they deserve some credit for that at least.
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Post by spongeparr on Mar 24, 2022 10:05:32 GMT
Yeah, agree with that. I also wonder if its for how it looks on TV, so that ground looks more packed on evening games for example.
And I guess if people sing in that corner, it should reach R block who also join in and before you know it, those in the middle will also join in.
Or, probably less ST in those sections so less impact! I imagine that the safe standing will spread once it sells out every week (Assuming it does)
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Post by West Acton on Mar 24, 2022 12:15:34 GMT
I’m prob In Minority here with this view but I’m fed up in life with everything having to be consulted on sometimes You just have to do shit and if people get upset so be it or nothing ever gets done
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Post by Bill on Mar 24, 2022 13:43:10 GMT
Safe standing whole of Loftus Rd lower put family somewhere else
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Post by Stanley75 on Mar 24, 2022 13:55:09 GMT
Safe standing whole of Loftus Rd lower put family somewhere else This with bells on. |
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Post by spongeparr on Mar 24, 2022 15:27:30 GMT
I believe that this will be the start of it all going there. It depends how popular it is. If it doesn't sell out then they wont do anything
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Post by Stanley75 on May 15, 2022 8:17:14 GMT
Rail Seating to be introduced for 2022/23QPR can confirm rail seating will be introduced in the Lower Loft Stand and R Block for the start of the 2022/23 season The Family Stand will remain in the Lower Loft but will be positioned to the left of the Lower Loft. Full details: www.qpr.co.uk/news/club-news/rail-seating-to-be-introduced-130522/
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Post by spongeparr on May 15, 2022 8:20:08 GMT
Shame its such a small area but guess if it's a success they'll extend in R block
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Post by Ginger Ninja on May 15, 2022 12:10:39 GMT
Shame its such a small area but guess if it's a success they'll extend in R block It's also the half of the lower loft next to R block. |
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Post by Bill on May 15, 2022 13:13:30 GMT
Obviously, going lower loft was a mistake but it's not as simple as just moving. Why? Just in case anyone is wondering, kids used to have their own area at the front of the lower loft directly behind the goal, separated from the rest of us by a 3ft wall. It worked just fine for about 50 years. In other words the old Lower Loft identity is perfectly compatible with kids, you just need someone with half a brain to figure it out how it could work. I stood there |
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Post by spongeparr on May 15, 2022 17:39:18 GMT
Shame its such a small area but guess if it's a success they'll extend in R block It's also the half of the lower loft next to R block. I know but less than 1k. Not even 10% |
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Post by The General on May 15, 2022 20:46:40 GMT
Wot the fuck kids in R block that is mental that’s where all the swearing is this has to be a joke surely
R block is the most aggressive block in the ground it’s a crazy place to put kids
There blokes in there with tea towels on their heads shouting swear words non stop 😂
Everything they do atm is fucking crazy
Get rid of the manager with no actual replacement ; kids in r block mental
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Post by spongeparr on May 16, 2022 8:31:22 GMT
Wot the fuck kids in R block that is mental that’s where all the swearing is this has to be a joke surely R block is the most aggressive block in the ground it’s a crazy place to put kids There blokes in there with tea towels on their heads shouting swear words non stop 😂 Everything they do atm is fucking crazy Get rid of the manager with no actual replacement ; kids in r block mental I must have missed it. Didn't think they were putting kids there as a rule. In fact, the club said they would recommend going elsewhere if you are short |
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Post by The General on May 16, 2022 10:39:28 GMT
Is that called Shortism ? ;:
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Post by Hitman34 on May 16, 2022 10:41:53 GMT
Wot the fuck kids in R block that is mental that’s where all the swearing is this has to be a joke surely R block is the most aggressive block in the ground it’s a crazy place to put kids There blokes in there with tea towels on their heads shouting swear words non stop 😂 Everything they do atm is fucking crazy Get rid of the manager with no actual replacement ; kids in r block mental Family stand will still be lower loft and pu upper loft, General. Standing also in lower loft and RBlock |
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Post by spongeparr on May 16, 2022 10:44:28 GMT
Wot the fuck kids in R block that is mental that’s where all the swearing is this has to be a joke surely R block is the most aggressive block in the ground it’s a crazy place to put kids There blokes in there with tea towels on their heads shouting swear words non stop 😂 Everything they do atm is fucking crazy Get rid of the manager with no actual replacement ; kids in r block mental Family stand will still be lower loft and pu upper loft, General. Standing also in lower loft and RBlock Lower loft only, not into the upper loft. The GeneralIs rail seating child friendly? Yes, children can watch from rail seating areas. However, dependent on their age and height, it is worth considering moving to the Family Stand section if you have any concerns about them being able to see the pitch. |
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