| What was congestion like yesterday ? 10:35 - Sep 15 with 2461 views | UTS1885 |
Engaged elsewhere, I’d like to hear what people thought of post match departure around the back of the stadium. |  | | |  |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 12:17 - Sep 15 with 2345 views | kingslandstand1 |
Left 30 secs before the end (as the 3rd went in!) as we expected the Utd fans to stay in to celebrate an easy win, but was surprised how many had left although no major issues thro the ind estate at that time. Was still a bit intimidating though. A lot of plod around there as well and noticed all were searched on way in. Not sure how it was Itchen/Chapel corner |  | | |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 15:23 - Sep 15 with 2264 views | sledger |
wasnt a problem the exodus started at 75 minutes so more spread out |  | | |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 16:16 - Sep 15 with 2234 views | UTS1885 |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 15:23 - Sep 15 by sledger |
wasnt a problem the exodus started at 75 minutes so more spread out |
Yeah that looks to have been the case looking at highlights. | | | |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 13:28 - Sep 16 with 1916 views | SaintNick |
It didn't appear that bad, given that a lot more stayed to the final minutes than did against Forest, it was pretty similar to last season.
One thing that did change though was that they had security on the bottom of the steps of the footbridge who kept stopping the crowd flow, a few people were getting a bit irate |  |
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| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 14:06 - Sep 16 with 1892 views | TimSaint |
From Itchen, past the Northam Fan Zone to the footbridge was horrendously packed. There was no clear path through, as fans were randomly stopping to chat or watch the band. Yes there were some 'keep clear' areas painted on the ground, but it was so busy that nobody could actually read the signs.
The footbridge was packed as usual and the stewards that should have been sorting out the clear ways in the fan zone, were actually stood half way up the ramp to the footbridge, employing a stop-start crowd calming tactic, that actually had the reverse affect. |  |
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| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 14:49 - Sep 16 with 1866 views | UTS1885 |
I ask the question because ive been in direct contact with those at the council, who are responsible for the safety licence. Tyring to get any conversation with the club is pissing in the wind. Employing a former old bill has seen nothing more than him trying to get nickings for his former pals in Hamble. I dont see any need for the fixed fencing and its a serious safety issue at present. If the club wanted to use the area for events other than football, it could have easily made use of temporay fencing. | | | |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 22:36 - Sep 16 with 1702 views | djsaint |
Before the game it was packed around Northam fanzone but stewards/security were doing a fair job of keeping a clear path for those passing through.
After the game I went straight up Britannia rd then left towards town, it was busy but the whole rd is closed off so a clear run right up to the other side of the footbridge.
Anyone in Chapel, Itchen and even part of Northam not feeling comfortable using footbridge after the game should go the Britannia rd route!
Really no need for a little weasel to try sh*t stirring with the council! |  |
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| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 13:58 - Sep 17 with 1552 views | dirk_doone |
No congestion at all walking along Marine Parade to and from Itchen Bridge. If anything, better than ever, perhaps because there were no away fans mingled in. [Post edited 17 Sep 15:46]
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| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 15:27 - Sep 17 with 1519 views | djsaint |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 13:58 - Sep 17 by dirk_doone |
No congestion at all walking along Marine Parade to and from Itchen Bridge. If anything, better than ever, perhaps because there were no away fans mingled in. [Post edited 17 Sep 15:46]
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You mean Marine Parade (not Britannia rd). | |
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| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 15:45 - Sep 17 with 1507 views | dirk_doone |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 15:27 - Sep 17 by djsaint |
You mean Marine Parade (not Britannia rd). |
Thanks. You're right. I'll correct that. | |
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| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 16:26 - Sep 17 with 1472 views | UTS1885 |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 22:36 - Sep 16 by djsaint |
Before the game it was packed around Northam fanzone but stewards/security were doing a fair job of keeping a clear path for those passing through.
After the game I went straight up Britannia rd then left towards town, it was busy but the whole rd is closed off so a clear run right up to the other side of the footbridge.
Anyone in Chapel, Itchen and even part of Northam not feeling comfortable using footbridge after the game should go the Britannia rd route!
Really no need for a little weasel to try sh*t stirring with the council! |
Yeah lets ignore puplic safety until its too late.
It was actually the council who asked me after the forest game and im one of 50 odd. | | | |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 16:32 - Sep 17 with 1464 views | dirk_doone |
That footbridge and the steps leading up to it have been packed before and especially after games for years. It's nothing new. | |
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| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 16:58 - Sep 17 with 1429 views | UTS1885 |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 16:32 - Sep 17 by dirk_doone |
That footbridge and the steps leading up to it have been packed before and especially after games for years. It's nothing new. |
I agree and thats not something thats part of this survey really.. But i have noticed someone saying that the congestion around the bridge is worse due to the slow dispersal from fenced in stands. [Post edited 17 Sep 17:01]
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| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 17:02 - Sep 17 with 1425 views | 1ASIN12 |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 16:32 - Sep 17 by dirk_doone |
That footbridge and the steps leading up to it have been packed before and especially after games for years. It's nothing new. |
Exactly.
It seams some of our fans want the new layout , improvements, fanzones to fail.
Northam end is shit - well it was always shit when we are losing 3-0 at home.
The footbridge is congested - its been congested ever since the ground was open.
Fanzone has shit beer, prices are too high - fazones are not every ones cup of tea ( or pint of beer) if you don’t like it don’t go . I’ve not been because they don’t appeal to me but I’ve not going to slag them off or those that want to use them. As for those that moan about them being too busy - so are a lot of pubs .
Away fans are going to mix with home fans - well they always did .
Like you say it’s nothing new. | | | |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 17:13 - Sep 17 with 1412 views | franniesTache |
Had no problems with congestion personally, but i just turned right from the northam and walked down coach alley and over the bridge, the cut through st mary's to town.
I guess if you don't know where you're going you'll probably try and take the more "direct" route over the foot bridge and down old northam road, but that's always going to be busier. |  | | |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 17:38 - Sep 17 with 1392 views | PatfromPoole |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 17:02 - Sep 17 by 1ASIN12 |
Exactly.
It seams some of our fans want the new layout , improvements, fanzones to fail.
Northam end is shit - well it was always shit when we are losing 3-0 at home.
The footbridge is congested - its been congested ever since the ground was open.
Fanzone has shit beer, prices are too high - fazones are not every ones cup of tea ( or pint of beer) if you don’t like it don’t go . I’ve not been because they don’t appeal to me but I’ve not going to slag them off or those that want to use them. As for those that moan about them being too busy - so are a lot of pubs .
Away fans are going to mix with home fans - well they always did .
Like you say it’s nothing new. |
But the congestion is worse because of the dreaded fanzones; there is a lot less room. |  |
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| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 18:12 - Sep 17 with 1361 views | djsaint |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 16:26 - Sep 17 by UTS1885 |
Yeah lets ignore puplic safety until its too late.
It was actually the council who asked me after the forest game and im one of 50 odd. |
Who’s ignoring it! You think the club and relevant authorities haven’t done due diligence and are now ignoring safety without ongoing monitoring?
I’ve made the personal decision to leave via Britannia rd, if anyone thinks they aren’t safe then there are options! Leave via Britannia rd, Hang back in the ground for 10mins (I’ve done that loads of times rather than trying to rush off at final whistle).
It’s the same for pre match, just make sure you get there in plenty of time, smooth access into the stadium, none of this last minute rush to the ground 5 mins before kickoff then complain there’s big queues blah blah blah. | |
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| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 12:54 - Sep 18 with 1197 views | UTS1885 |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 18:12 - Sep 17 by djsaint |
Who’s ignoring it! You think the club and relevant authorities haven’t done due diligence and are now ignoring safety without ongoing monitoring?
I’ve made the personal decision to leave via Britannia rd, if anyone thinks they aren’t safe then there are options! Leave via Britannia rd, Hang back in the ground for 10mins (I’ve done that loads of times rather than trying to rush off at final whistle).
It’s the same for pre match, just make sure you get there in plenty of time, smooth access into the stadium, none of this last minute rush to the ground 5 mins before kickoff then complain there’s big queues blah blah blah. |
Watch this space | | | |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 13:44 - Sep 18 with 1143 views | sledger |
more off field whining,we got bigger problems on field | | | |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 14:09 - Sep 18 with 1132 views | djsaint |
| What was congestion like yesterday ? on 12:54 - Sep 18 by UTS1885 |
Watch this space |
Weasel! | |
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