Exiting via South Stand

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Northampton Bee
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Exiting via South Stand

Post: # 244589Post Northampton Bee »

In the grand scheme of current things its not a big issue, but just one that niggles me every week.

After the game finishes, occasionally staying longer to applaud a great performance all us west standers have to leave via the main car park. Yes there is a very narrow area by the fence, behind some barriers to keep you away from the cars, but in the main people are walking with their backs to traffic towards the Camrose Ave, the East Stand Bar, or Cannons Park gate.

My question is a simple one..... why do they stop people walking along the south stand, away from the traffic, this must be a whole lot safer.

The stewards just stand there, gate closed, telling us to exit via the steps and car park.

Is there a logical ( or maybe league rules ) reason as to why this cant be done??
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Re: Exiting via South Stand

Post: # 244590Post CrawleyBee »

I’ve never had an issue exiting via the exit near east stand.
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Re: Exiting via South Stand

Post: # 244593Post ninestein »

It doesn't help that some people park their vehicles too close to that barrier and overhang into the narrow path.

I can understand keeping the gate closed when there is a large number of fans exiting the terrace. But once that's cleared, why not? If and when the new stand gets built, it will probably lead to a total re-think anyway.
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Re: Exiting via South Stand

Post: # 244610Post hoofer2 »

ninestein wrote:It doesn't help that some people park their vehicles too close to that barrier and overhang into the narrow path.

I can understand keeping the gate closed when there is a large number of fans exiting the terrace. But once that's cleared, why not? If and when the new stand gets built, it will probably lead to a total re-think anyway.
Put in a proper permanent barrier - like the barriers on the old East Terrace - having red and white tape is not enough - a proper permanent barrier should have been installed
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MCB
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Re: Exiting via South Stand

Post: # 244612Post MCB »

I've said it before - someone will eventually get hit.

The back of the South Stand though is full of loose goals / nets / catering equipment, not sure how safe that is, but better than facing loads of restless drivers with a couple of hundred people milling between cars desperate to get out.
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Post: # 244620Post hoofer2 »

MCB wrote:I've said it before - someone will eventually get hit.

The back of the South Stand though is full of loose goals / nets / catering equipment, not sure how safe that is, but better than facing loads of restless drivers with a couple of hundred people milling between cars desperate to get out.
No-one uses the walkway even though it's there anyway. The number of home lemons who literally walk around the car park without looking is ridiculous. You wouldn't walk in from of a car in a multi story just in case it may stop so why do it in the car park at The Hive.
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Post: # 244621Post John_c »

hoofer2 wrote:
MCB wrote:I've said it before - someone will eventually get hit.

The back of the South Stand though is full of loose goals / nets / catering equipment, not sure how safe that is, but better than facing loads of restless drivers with a couple of hundred people milling between cars desperate to get out.
No-one uses the walkway even though it's there anyway. The number of home lemons who literally walk around the car park without looking is ridiculous. You wouldn't walk in from of a car in a multi story just in case it may stop so why do it in the car park at The Hive.
To be fair, I don't think this is behaviour restricted to The Hive. It happens everywhere.
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Re: Exiting via South Stand

Post: # 244622Post StephenM »

hoofer2 wrote:
MCB wrote:I've said it before - someone will eventually get hit.

The back of the South Stand though is full of loose goals / nets / catering equipment, not sure how safe that is, but better than facing loads of restless drivers with a couple of hundred people milling between cars desperate to get out.
No-one uses the walkway even though it's there anyway. The number of home lemons who literally walk around the car park without looking is ridiculous. You wouldn't walk in from of a car in a multi story just in case it may stop so why do it in the car park at The Hive.
I used it when I had my 6 yr old daughter with me but you are correct in that it is basically left empty.
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