Sit Down to Watch!

[105BallHats]

First off, not a chance, I have a couch and a TV at home to sit and watch!

For those of us not sitting in supporters sections I'm curious to know if you actually plan to listen to the 'no prolonged standing rule'??? Or if it will be enforced?

I'm in 105, 4 rows up. There are about 15-20 of us that are dieing to stand/chant but there are 5-10 that will never stand that sit behind me. Most of the time we stand and things have been getting better and better since day one.
The biggest problem is that we are closest to the standing/chanting/screaming away fans (if/when they show up). Telling us that we should sit and listen to them is heartbreaking. How can you force us to sit when 'that' is right in your face!?

I love my section, I don't want to move, I want it to come alive. We don't need full supporters section status - so things don't get out of hand too close to their fans - we just want the right to support our team.

Advice from the masses?

Thanks - Soccerballhat guy.

[Shaughno]

Advice? Punch anyone in the face that doesn't stand.

[flatpicker]

^ pearls of wisdom from Shaughno.

[redcard]

i get the feeling that with the new supporters section being created the FO may actually 'enforce' the non supporters sections to sit...i guess it will be a wait and see on how adamant the FO will be in making sure non supporters sections are seated.

[jabbronies]

There's power in numbers. If the whole section is standing. those 5-10 people will have no choice but to stand. Unfortunatly right now you don't have the number to justify it.

I'm pretty sure if you do try and over power them by standing the whole game, they'll probably complain to security and you'll be told to sit down. TFC FO extended the supporters sections this year so that standers could relocate to the standing areas and allow the sitters the freedom to sit and enjoy the game.

but if you rally the whole section to stand - which will probably take all season to convince people to do - then those 5-10 people, if that number doesn't grow - will probably join in as well.

[anto7]

One thing you may consider doing is changing seats with those who do not want to stand so that they are in front of you. That way everyone wins.
I am in Section 105 row 12 and always stand and sing and plan on doing so again this year.
One game last year 2 guys behind me complained about us standing and were very upset about it. My first reaction was to tell them that we come to every game and stand and just because they come to one game and tell us to sit we are not going to comply. I then realised that they do have a right to ask us to sit so I aksed them if they wanted to switch seats. They agreed, we all shook hands and everyone was happy. Just a thought.

[T-Bird]

Techno and I have had many similar experiences. At one game we were told that we were ruining the game for everybody with our standing and chanting...we had a few extra tickets that we somehow couldn't get rid of so we moved to different seats and were basically told the same thing. Again, we left and the complainers actually cheered for our exit! Our solution...sneak into the supporters section or one that is standing/chant friendly!

[Stugatzo]

Advice from the masses?

Yah...move to an S.S.
Seriously, there are good reasons people choose not to stand for the duration of a game. Speaking for my section 225, we have a good rowdy, loud and knowledgeable lot. When there's reason to stand and celebrate, we do.
However, there's no co-relation between support and standing.
I'm sure in KC this weekend and Columbus the next, I will be standing because I will be in a supporters section. I'm good with that.
As long as the section is cheering, chanting and supporting, who gives a fuck if you're sitting or standing?

[rocker]

As long as the section is cheering, chanting and supporting, who gives a fuck if you're sitting or standing?

I agree with you. I hope this whole "must stand" thing never migrates to my section (125). My father, who is an old blizzard season ticket holder, is 65 years old and comes to every game, and he can't stand for 90 minutes. But we are as focused on the game, maybe more focused, than anyone in 112 or 113. One can chant while sitting too
I'm more of a yeller. as the players come close to my section, I like to individually taunt the opposition players. but my eyes are always on the ball, not a capo or whatever. and I'm not standing blocking the view of the kids or short women behind me.

[standupforthetfc]

Advice? Punch anyone in the face that doesn't stand.

For once I agree with you haha

[Shaughno]

and as usual, I was not being serious!

[trane]

Advice? Punch anyone in the face that doesn't stand.

I was about to try that in 104, and then I almost got escorted out by the police.

[Shaughno]

Trane, just make sure it's an away fan.

[Erkan16]

i am in section 104... so everyone will have a heard time keeping me down, especially considering we have the visitor supporters right behind us.

why section 104 is not official supporters i dont know, but hopefully everyone near me will help make it an unofficial one.

[Get In There]

First off, not a chance, I have a couch and a TV at home to sit and watch!

For those of us not sitting in supporters sections I'm curious to know if you actually plan to listen to the 'no prolonged standing rule'??? Or if it will be enforced?

I'm in 105, 4 rows up. There are about 15-20 of us that are dieing to stand/chant but there are 5-10 that will never stand that sit behind me. Most of the time we stand and things have been getting better and better since day one.
The biggest problem is that we are closest to the standing/chanting/screaming away fans (if/when they show up). Telling us that we should sit and listen to them is heartbreaking. How can you force us to sit when 'that' is right in your face!?

I love my section, I don't want to move, I want it to come alive. We don't need full supporters section status - so things don't get out of hand too close to their fans - we just want the right to support our team.

Advice from the masses?

Thanks - Soccerballhat guy.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

You guys are great man - nice to meet ya.

I'm in 106 about 2 rows higher - the vocal guy in my highly scalped section.

"no prolonged standing rule" - ah - that's relative, we'll see how it fleshes out. Remind staff you are a season ticket holder and stay calm - things will be ok

B

[RedRum]

Stand and chant for every game until someone comes up to tell you to sit. Push the envelope without the risk of getting kicked out.

127 and 111 were not considered supporters sections before. People in those sections supported and the FO listened and made it official.

[shawn6597]

does anyone know at what row in 104 the away support starts?

[StandUpIfYouHateChelsea]

does anyone know at what row in 104 the away support starts?

eff away support this is our house! i say unless we sell out , dont let other epople but tickets also its whack if your gunna have an away section BLOCK IT OFF FROM THE REST. ohh also FUCKING UNITE THE SG's already this childish shit is getting soo old

[StandUpIfYouHateChelsea]

and oh why shouldnt you be forced to sit if your not in a SG thats what a SG is for , UNTIL a seperate end is deignated for supporters i think you sould just sit down ....

[shawn6597]

eff away support this is our house! i say unless we sell out , dont let other epople but tickets also its whack if your gunna have an away section BLOCK IT OFF FROM THE REST. ohh also FUCKING UNITE THE SG's already this childish shit is getting soo old

yeah but the away section still exists so...
can anyone answer this who hasnt already been to the bar for st. pats lol

[mlsintoronto]

so when we told you about the growing of the supporters sections, and the new policy about sitting vs standing (which is TFC trying to accommodate their fans) you simply say f-u and will wait and see? well if the people behind you complain you'll be asked to sit down. if you don't sit down, you'll be asked to leave. Pretty simple.

Loads of people moved their locations to adjust how they enjoy the game (some want to stand, others don't). It worked for (literally) hundreds of people.

but you're different how?

[StandUpIfYouHateChelsea]

so when we told you about the growing of the supporters sections, and the new policy about sitting vs standing (which is TFC trying to accommodate their fans) you simply say f-u and will wait and see? well if the people behind you complain you'll be asked to sit down. if you don't sit down, you'll be asked to leave. Pretty simple.

Loads of people moved their locations to adjust how they enjoy the game (some want to stand, others don't). It worked for (literally) hundreds of people.

but you're different how?

he isint , he just didnt take the time to move seats ..... also what is the point of the legal stuff on the back of a ticket if it is never enforced outside the stadium , and also do you have good relations with the police? because they never ticket scalpers , heck scalpers weekly harass people on your property , i wonder if contacting a higher level of government might help?. Also would a club sponsored ticket exchange help curb scalping? especially if there was a cap on how much you could charge... It seems if the club really took a stranglehold on its tickets it might be able to sort out the scalper parasite. And for people who think scalpers generate hype.... They dont a 13,000 person waiting list does though. Without scalpers the stadium would always be full and there would still be hype ! ...

talk about off topic.... but i had to let it out i say we lobby the gov't as caring supportrs to fork up some cash for stadium expansion! then more fans get in , we get our own supporters only secion scalpers can scalp crappy high up seats , and EVERYONE is happy!

[THA BUTCHA]

so when we told you about the growing of the supporters sections, and the new policy about sitting vs standing (which is TFC trying to accommodate their fans) you simply say f-u and will wait and see? well if the people behind you complain you'll be asked to sit down. if you don't sit down, you'll be asked to leave. Pretty simple.

Loads of people moved their locations to adjust how they enjoy the game (some want to stand, others don't). It worked for (literally) hundreds of people.

but you're different how?

I think TFC FO have been great handling this issue so far.

[Brooker]

standupifyouhatechelsea does kinda have a point.

they're ignoring the no scalping rule but enforcing another like nazi's.

i must say, i saw at times the scalpers getting violent with eachother and fans..... as couples with their kids walk right past towards BMO.

[Shaughno]

so when we told you about the growing of the supporters sections, and the new policy about sitting vs standing (which is TFC trying to accommodate their fans) you simply say f-u and will wait and see? well if the people behind you complain you'll be asked to sit down. if you don't sit down, you'll be asked to leave. Pretty simple.

Loads of people moved their locations to adjust how they enjoy the game (some want to stand, others don't). It worked for (literally) hundreds of people.

but you're different how?

Not to be a dick Paul, but hundreds of the probably few thousand who all want to be in standing areas. I have no problem with people sitting as long as they are involved, but tossing someone out for standing seems ludacris and over the top considering there are KNOWN scalpers and scalped seats and I'm sure plenty other issues that could be addressed.

Again, not trying to belittle you or your decisions. I think you've done a pretty decent job so far, but to boot someone for standing? Ok if they're being a dick about it, but I know people who were unable to move their seats because of one reason or another who would LOVE to be in a supporters section. Instead they deal with people yelling at them to sit down. I know my one buddy has swapped seats with people to shut them up.

[Mark in Ottawa]

I think TFC FO have been great handling this issue so far.

^^ +1

[redcard]

you guys need to find pick the right battles, there was a lot of notice given about where you can stand and where you need to sit...would you like it better if the FO came out and enforced a no standing rule for the entire stadium?

and dont think they are worried about you leaving as a STH, they have plenty more lined up waiting to take your seats.

[Shaughno]

^^ Who's picking battles? I was stating my opinion on the subject.

[Brooker]

you guys need to find pick the right battles, there was a lot of notice given about where you can stand and where you need to sit...would you like it better if the FO came out and enforced a no standing rule for the entire stadium?

and dont think they are worried about you leaving as a STH, they have plenty more lined up waiting to take your seats.

im in 112 but i can still empathize with them. im sure we'd both be annoyed in their position.

[T-Bird]

you guys need to find pick the right battles, there was a lot of notice given about where you can stand and where you need to sit...would you like it better if the FO came out and enforced a no standing rule for the entire stadium?

and dont think they are worried about you leaving as a STH, they have plenty more lined up waiting to take your seats.

Are there actually designated "No Standing" sections?

I don't think anyone is trying to argue and to be fair not everyone has seats in the supporters section and not everyone wants to give up their seats just for the off chance they will get better ones in a section where people don't mind if you stand.

I don't think they will ever tell us that we can't stand in the stadium that would just be stupid, unless they want to play in silence...like the leafs