'Other Boro stuff'

[ABH 46]

12 hours ago, TeaCider24 said:

It wasn't terrible with 1000 people against Bournemouth.

It'd only be an issue with limited fans if all 4 stands are open.

The atmospheres are only rubbish in cup matches because people don't really care about cup matches anymore.

Did you go to the Bournemouth game?

If you did how did the club organise getting fans in and out of the stadium?

[TeaCider24 1,203]

34 minutes ago, ABH said:

Did you go to the Bournemouth game?

If you did how did the club organise getting fans in and out of the stadium?

Yeah, I did, it was the same way as normal really, except with more active stewarding and staggered entry and exits. Hand sanitiser stations were situated by the turnstiles and you were instructed to use them before being allowed through.

Worked absolutely fine.

Only thing I think might prove an issue is they were only allowing 3 people in the toilets at once, and that's surely not really sustainable at higher attendances.

I do think that it's the right idea for them not to open the bars until the restrictions are fully lifted though, despite some fans in Tier 2 areas kicking off, it'd be bound to create unnecessary congestion and hassle.

[Neverbefore 1,257]

New deal for folarin until 2023 

 

https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/sam-folarin-signs-extended-boro-contract

[TeaCider24 1,203]

Just now, Neverbefore said:

New deal for folarin until 2023 

Not seen enough of him to tell if I'm fussed or not.

Warnock clearly rates him though.

[ABH 46]

1 hour ago, TeaCider24 said:

Yeah, I did, it was the same way as normal really, except with more active stewarding and staggered entry and exits. Hand sanitiser stations were situated by the turnstiles and you were instructed to use them before being allowed through.

Worked absolutely fine.

Only thing I think might prove an issue is they were only allowing 3 people in the toilets at once, and that's surely not really sustainable at higher attendances.

I do think that it's the right idea for them not to open the bars until the restrictions are fully lifted though, despite some fans in Tier 2 areas kicking off, it'd be bound to create unnecessary congestion and hassle.

Thanks for that. Seen a few reports about the test games but they only tell you about the seating arrangements 

[Humpty 184]

Similar thoughts to Changing Times.

I don't have that much interest in returning until the crowds are back properly.

[Rishworthian 36]

Some interesting replies on crowds returning.  I have a record of 65 + years of attending Boro matches and I'm anxious to keep it up but have one or three health problems so I can take no risks with Covid. transmissions.

 

I'd love to go but it won't be until I've been vacced etc.  If I can I'd love to go, even if its just the one game to keep up the record of at least one game in every season since 1953/4

 

keep smiling

[Brunners 2,129]

Brentford away in the FA Cup.

[Old Codger 868]

disappointing.. just another Championship outing

[Changing Times 3,005]

Just now, Brunners said:

Brentford away in the FA Cup.

Think we play them not long after that in the league.

Some interesting ties there.

[Brunners 2,129]

1 minute ago, Changing Times said:

Think we play them not long after that in the league.

Some interesting ties there.

bet Marine are buzzing like, home game vs Tottenham. Shame it's not at Spurs because I'm sure even the 50% of the 2k fans allowed would have been helpful!

[Changing Times 3,005]

Just now, Brunners said:

bet Marine are buzzing like, home game vs Tottenham. Shame it's not at Spurs because I'm sure even the 50% of the 2k fans allowed would have been helpful!

Being a home tie there's a good chance it will be televised though and that will bring in more income for them.

[Changing Times 3,005]

Just realised that Aitor is going back to Man City as well.

[DurhamRed 620]

Hate drawing other championship sides in the cup. 

[Changing Times 3,005]

1 hour ago, Changing Times said:

Being a home tie there's a good chance it will be televised though and that will bring in more income for them.

I hope they do anyway.  Crawley/Leeds, Newport/Brighton, Stockport/West Ham, Chorley/Derby all would be good FA Cup ties to watch.  I'm sure they'll find a way to get some of Villa/Liverpool, Arsenal/Newcastle, Man Utd/Watford, Man City/Birmingham on the telly though 🤦‍♂️