Cricketfield Stand For Kids?

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Cricketfield Stand For Kids?

Post by BigChaCha » Sun Jan 06, 2019 1:46 pm

My son keeps pestering me to go with him to the stand that has a 'good atmosphere'!

He's 12 years old. I've not been in the cricketfield end with the seating plan the way it has now next to the away fans before. Would I be mad taking my son in there or not?

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Post by Shappie » Sun Jan 06, 2019 1:53 pm

It’s fine I have been taking my 2 in there for years. They are 11 and 13 now

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Post by cricketfieldclarets » Sun Jan 06, 2019 2:13 pm

He would be fine.

Obviously there might be a bit more 'language' but at 12 he can probably teach you more than he would learn in there anyway.

Only thing I would say is get in early, dont go down at half time and leave last. Otherwise with one way in and out it can be very compact under the stand.

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Post by tim_noone » Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:16 pm

Liverpool used to have a "kids pen" on the Kop 60s and 70s when the Kop was a standing area And crowds swayed maybe three foot plus in all directions! Not sure the have one now

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Post by Quickenthetempo » Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:30 pm

There's loads of kids down at the front of the stand.

The only problem my two lads 12 and 14 is they like to go the toilet in cubicles instead of the packed out urinals. There can be quite a queue for the two (yes only two) cubicles in the stand, mainly with young lads powdering their noses.

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Post by tim_noone » Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:50 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:There's loads of kids down at the front of the stand.

The only problem my two lads 12 and 14 is they like to go the toilet in cubicles instead of the packed out urinals. There can be quite a queue for the two (yes only two) cubicles in the stand, mainly with young lads powdering their noses.
Two cubicles for upwards of a thousand fans...you can't make it up.

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Post by bob-the-scutter » Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:17 pm

tim_noone wrote:Two cubicles for upwards of a thousand fans...you can't make it up.
Perhaps it's more considerate to have a turnout before you leave home?
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Post by basil6345789 » Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:31 pm

tim_noone wrote:Liverpool used to have a "kids pen" on the Kop 60s and 70s when the Kop was a standing area And crowds swayed maybe three foot plus in all directions! Not sure the have one now
Boys Pen

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Re: Cricketfield Stand For Kids?

Post by BigChaCha » Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:59 pm

There can be quite a queue for the two (yes only two) cubicles in the stand
I'm one of those people who can never understand others not being able to hold it in for a few hours at cinema's, theatres or on aeroplane's so I'll be alright. My son has an iron cast bladder too. I'll have a think and will probably try it out for a match and see how we go. Thanks for the info guys.

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Post by Quickenthetempo » Sun Jan 06, 2019 6:08 pm

BigChaCha wrote:I'm one of those people who can never understand others not being able to hold it in for a few hours at cinema's, theatres or on aeroplane's so I'll be alright. My son has an iron cast bladder too. I'll have a think and will probably try it out for a match and see how we go. Thanks for the info guys.
There's plenty of urinals and easy to go before and after halftime.

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Post by Tuddybfc » Sun Jan 06, 2019 6:19 pm

The board really is reaching a new level if we’re moaning about cubicals :D

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Post by theroyaldyche » Sun Jan 06, 2019 6:26 pm

Thers plenty of room for you and your kids at the front every game

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Re: Cricketfield Stand For Kids?

Post by G0foste » Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:55 pm

My daughter is 9 and has a season ticket. Being going a few years now.

Safety wise not a problem, only potential issue is that most people stand, so he will need to stand.

Never had any issues. Obviously the language/chants will have swear words.

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Post by Bosscat » Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:24 pm

BigChaCha wrote:I'm one of those people who can never understand others not being able to hold it in for a few hours at cinema's, theatres or on aeroplane's so I'll be alright. My son has an iron cast bladder too. I'll have a think and will probably try it out for a match and see how we go. Thanks for the info guys.
Perhaps the 4 or 5 pints pre-match goes someway towards some bladder issues with a few of them....

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Re: Cricketfield Stand For Kids?

Post by bfccrazy » Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:34 pm

Bosscat wrote:Perhaps the 4 or 5 pints pre-match goes someway towards some bladder issues with a few of them....
God forbid someone expects adequate toilet facilities at a sports stadium which is set up to cater for fans. Whether you have a few pints or not .... having the same toilet facilities as a pub does for nearly 2,000 people is madness.
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Post by Bosscat » Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:43 pm

The cricket field stand was built for home fans only... So not to be split between home and away support ... So there is only 1/3 of the toilet facilities available.

I fully understand concerns ..... and my crack about beer consumption was actually meant in jest not to be taken seriously :)

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Re: Cricketfield Stand For Kids?

Post by brexit » Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:49 pm

Is he allowed near children?

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