oh my aching sides

So why are children allowed in the front rows of stands? (the risk of being hit by a ball is much greater here)

So why are elderly fans allowed in the upper tiers of stands, where the rake of the stands is much steeper than elsewhere?

Why are those with pre-existing cardiac issues allowed to attend sporting events where elevated levels of excitement could risk a heart attack?

Risk exists, but there are limits to what the authorities should do.

Posted By: Henclrikus on August 15th 2022 at 12:58:03

Message Thread

Would it not be easier to simply state... (NCFC) - DrDublin, Aug 15, 11:24:49
- My reading is that it only applies to "open air" areas... if said parents are desperate to (NCFC) - Pixelman, Aug 15, 13:19:57
- A personal experience (NCFC) - KentonCanary, Aug 15, 12:46:07
- I've got a 2 year old and I couldn't fathom wanting to take them. (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 15, 12:04:04
  - breast feeders like football too (n/m) (NCFC) - KevinBond, Aug 15, 12:26:02
    - My daughter in law who is pregnant (well done No.1 son) says (NCFC) - Old Splat, Aug 15, 13:31:00
      - I hope she told them she'd be feeding your grandchild from her tittays (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 15, 13:46:29
    - Shame they don't understand the offside rule. (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 15, 12:32:34
  - While I agree entirely... (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 15, 12:24:18
    - Yeah that's fair and entirely out of my wheelhouse as I'm not from a football family (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 15, 12:29:02
      - I'm not from a football family either (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 15, 12:31:53
    - Let's focus on reality (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 15, 12:28:26
      - Doesn't pass the risk assessment for me. (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 15, 12:35:51
        
        Maybe in the River End (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 15, 12:36:59
      - Yeah agree (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 15, 12:32:09
    - Could get a babysitter? (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 15, 12:25:32
  - Totally I agree. I also have a 2 year old and taking him to a game would be a nightmare (NCFC) - Ken Breadstick, Aug 15, 12:18:06
    - Obviously there's a lot of life between those two children (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 15, 12:26:00
      - The age gap is a complete nightmare. My daughter is 9 (NCFC) - Ken Breadstick, Aug 15, 12:51:47
      - You can only ruin your life once ;-) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 15, 12:29:33
        
        3 is actually quite a big change I'm afraid - you're outnumbered (NCFC) - CWC, Aug 15, 16:13:01
        
        Yes we had this issue (NCFC) - Ken Breadstick, Aug 15, 21:07:58
        
        Haha! Thanks (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 15, 16:53:17
        
        Mine are 21 and 24 now (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 15, 12:52:22
        
        I'm marking the calendar off til we get the 30 hours nursery money 💰 (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 15, 12:39:10
    - 5 or 6 is about right if you and they want to enjoy the experience imo (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 15, 12:21:37
- what if they are 2? (NCFC) - CWC, Aug 15, 11:53:27
  - Once you're 2 years old and 1 second, you're over 2. (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 15, 12:09:17
    - Yes but what if they are precisely two?!! (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 15, 12:46:54
      - I'm sure they can wait 1 second in order to be allowed entry (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 15, 13:22:02
- absolute disgrace (NCFC) - KevinBond, Aug 15, 11:52:47
  - the club have responsibility to everyone who enters Carrow Rd (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 15, 12:02:36
    - nope. (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 15, 12:24:07
      - doesnt mean to say one wasnt done (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 15, 12:26:11
        
        well if only "several" clubs have actioned such a policy (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 15, 12:32:49
        
        hundreds. So what? (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 15, 12:44:24
        
        just wondered why you are talking rubbish (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 15, 12:47:05
        
        oh my aching sides (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 15, 12:58:03
        
        some good points (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 15, 13:12:32
        
        Were they banned from the top tier in the Mick McCarthy era? (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 15, 13:26:01
        
        have you ever been charged with doing a risk assessment (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 15, 12:39:46
    - ITS POLITIKUL CORRECTNESS GONE MAAAAAAAD (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 15, 12:08:09
- "a home for everyone" (n/m) (NCFC) - inutero, Aug 15, 11:30:46
  - a member of the Fans' Panel said (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 15, 11:39:38
    - I agree with him, but each to their own (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 15, 11:42:19
      - Except sketchy pharma vaccines for kids? (n/m) (NCFC) - Wrath analytica, Aug 15, 11:50:40
        
        Think you're confusing me with someone else (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 15, 11:52:56
    - So, oh man of the people, why would you want to? (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 15, 11:41:33
      - an avid fan who is breast feeding? Single parents who can't bear to not be at the game? (NCFC) - CWC, Aug 15, 11:55:19
        
        Is it a good experience for a baby? (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 15, 12:21:56
        
        being fed probably is (NCFC) - CWC, Aug 15, 15:29:34
      - There are plenty of reasons. (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 15, 11:50:26
        
        plenty of reasons why they are not allowed too (n/m) (NCFC) - Charles21, Aug 15, 12:09:50
        
        like? (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 15, 12:15:12
- I guess it means you can take an under two in a box or the lounge area? (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 15, 11:27:50
  - Also means they are allowed in (NCFC) - Jester, Aug 15, 12:05:24
  - A box is a bit severe. Bag much easier to carry. (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 15, 11:42:08
    - Amazing suggestion, get them back up chimneys like the old days. (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Aug 15, 12:27:12
  - what at something like £150 per game including carvery meal!! (n/m) (NCFC) - Farkeball, Aug 15, 11:33:14
    - Yep, if you really want to... (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 15, 11:33:43
      - Do they mash up the food? (n/m) (NCFC) - Ken Breadstick, Aug 15, 11:38:32
        
        no mashing required, from what I've heard (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 15, 12:01:34
  - Fair point. (n/m) (NCFC) - DrDublin, Aug 15, 11:29:43

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