Brighton Match attendance

[Barleywiner]

Is the Brighton match back to full capacity? Do fans need to show vaccine proof or a negative test or is it just a free for all?

[Quickenthetempo]

Free for all. If you have paid previously.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

I don't think anyone knows yet ref Covid

[CnBtruntru]

17,289 if lucky

[Boss Hogg]

Is it staggered entering and are many likely to wear masks in the concourses or seating areas ? Were many wearing masks yesterday ?

[cricketfieldclarets]

I don't think anyone knows yet ref Covid

They said in the ticket office the other day they intend to have some proof soon but won’t for this game.

[ICL]

I was sat in NSU (previously JHU ). I only saw two people in the whole area with masks on; a couple in front of me, and the bloke took his off once he had sat down.
The whole match-day experience felt very pre-Covid.

[Barleywiner]

It's only a week away so wouldn't you think the Club would have put specific information on the website. The latest Covid information was for the Liverpool game last season. POOR

[cricketfieldclarets]

I was sat in NSU (previously JHU ). I only saw two people in the whole area with masks on; a couple in front of me, and the bloke took his off once he had sat down.
The whole match-day experience felt very pre-Covid.

Exactly same. Only saw one bloke in a mask.

[BurnleyFC]

Sell out now we’ve got Gomes.

[Harrygate]

I was in JHU and wore a mask on the concourse and in the toilets but took it off when in my seat. The only other people I saw wearing masks were the stewards and BFC employees.
To be very honest that was a disappointment and it has unsettled me. Without wishing to get into controversial issues, my understanding is that wearing a mask is for the protection of others and not yourself. For family reasons I can't make the Brighton game but it has made me really question whether I will attend until stricter protocols are in place.

[fatboy47]

I was in JHU and wore a mask on the concourse and in the toilets but took it off when in my seat. The only other people I saw wearing masks were the stewards and BFC employees.
To be very honest that was a disappointment and it has unsettled me. Without wishing to get into controversial issues, my understanding is that wearing a mask is for the protection of others and not yourself. For family reasons I can't make the Brighton game but it has made me really question whether I will attend until stricter protocols are in place.

Each to their own.. I'm the opposite.. If I have to fanny around wearing a mask I'll be giving it a swerve. But I respect your view.

[Leisure]

17,289 if lucky

Plus how many away fans?

[CnBtruntru]

2 Thousand ish, or depends on how many tickets they get

[cricketfieldclarets]

Each to their own.. I'm the opposite.. If I have to fanny around wearing a mask I'll be giving it a swerve. But I respect your view.

I’m the same as you.

For anyone who doesn’t feel comfortable. I respect your choice. But for anyone really that bothered, remember it’s only a choice to go on the match.

[Devils_Advocate]

I’m the same as you.

For anyone who doesn’t feel comfortable. I respect your choice. But for anyone really that bothered, remember it’s only a choice to go on the match.

Very true and if rules are brought in around needing have vaccine or provide a negative test then the same principle applies for anyone not comfortable with that

[Boss Hogg]

I was in JHU and wore a mask on the concourse and in the toilets but took it off when in my seat. The only other people I saw wearing masks were the stewards and BFC employees.
To be very honest that was a disappointment and it has unsettled me. Without wishing to get into controversial issues, my understanding is that wearing a mask is for the protection of others and not yourself. For family reasons I can't make the Brighton game but it has made me really question whether I will attend until stricter protocols are in place.

I’ll be wearing one and I agree with you.

[cricketfieldclarets]

Very true and if rules are brought in around needing have vaccine or provide a negative test then the same principle applies for anyone not comfortable with that

I can’t argue with that. But would be against it. And ultimately would probably go less even though I’ve had both jabs.

[Devils_Advocate]

I can’t argue with that. But would be against it. And ultimately would probably go less even though I’ve had both jabs.

It doesn't effect me either way but I hope as many people as possible get back to their old routine, get on the game and feel comfortable and happy.

Its been a long slog and I know how good I felt getting back to my first gig last week and to lots of people on here getting on the Turf will give them the same feeling

[Father Jack]

Are we still waiting to hear if the CFS will be fully open for the game on Saturday?
And is the latest position still the article shared last week saying that the Prem clubs were trying to get the league to relax the rules?

If so I’m amazed there hasn’t been most posts about this given how close we are to the first game.

[fatboy47]

Well I'm sat on my arse here waiting to buy 6 tickets.. But not parting with my cash till I know exactly what the crack will be..

[claretburns]

I think at least for this Saturday and Leeds game it will be a free for all. Government wanting to bring in COVID passports legislation for the beginning of September, though I suspect it will massively depend on what daily cases will look like in 2/3 weeks time now sporting stadiums are reopening.

[Quickenthetempo]

I will be staying home and protecting the NHS or something.

[RVclaret]

Staying away from the Turf until they can guarantee I can’t be breathing the same air as one other person in the ground.

[randomclaret2]

Well I'm sat on my arse here waiting to buy 6 tickets.. But not parting with my cash till I know exactly what the crack will be..

In what way ? ( genuine question btw )

[Peter Loo]

About 14,000 at a guess.

[randomclaret2]

The Premier League have just released the Covid protocols for PL matches...

[PadihamThickNeck]

16k

[NewClaret]

No idea but sadly I won’t be there because I’m away. Imagine a lot will be in the same boat at the moment and with no new signings to get excited about, could see it being a poor one.

[tiger76]

The Premier League have just released the Covid protocols for PL matches...

Yes they have a quick link here for those who really want any infohttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58153110

[jrgbfc]

Bit short notice isn't it. What about those who don't have a smartphone?

[fidelcastro]

Yes, that all makes sense. I can't see random spot checks from a complete stranger about your medical history causing any arguments at all.

[randomclaret2]

Yes, that all makes sense. I can't see random spot checks from a complete stranger about your medical history causing any arguments at all.

It does all seem a bit confusing...and does it only apply to the Premier League, not the Football League ?

[fidelcastro]

It does all seem a bit confusing...and does it only apply to the Premier League, not the Football League ?

God knows.

[randomclaret2]

God knows.

I certainly heard of no such regulations on Saturday, when several games had larger attendances than we will get.

[jrgbfc]

Depends how closely clubs stick to the rules really. Uefa set plenty of rules at the Euros, but the England games were basically a free for all.

[fidelcastro]

Depends how closely clubs stick to the rules really. Uefa set plenty of rules at the Euros, but the England games were basically a free for all.

They would be when pillocks gatecrash security and get in for nothing.

[jrgbfc]

They would be when pillocks gatecrash security and get in for nothing.

I was talking more about things like wearing masks. If 75% of the stadium won't do it then it's impossible to enforce.

[fidelcastro]

I was talking more about things like wearing masks. If 75% of the stadium won't do it then it's impossible to enforce.

I would hope it would be more than 75% if I'm honest!

[jrgbfc]

I would hope it would be more than 75% if I'm honest!

Me too, I'm looking forward to going back but if they try and introduce loads of stupid rules that suck the fun out of it I won't bother.

[Peter Loo]

Off topic but have the club told us what the attendance was on last Saturday?

[fidelcastro]

Me too, I'm looking forward to going back but if they try and introduce loads of stupid rules that suck the fun out of it I won't bother.

I suspect you won't be alone in that view.

[Devils_Advocate]

We could do with a drum to create an atmosphere if rules for masks come in as the singing will just sound muffled. If anyone follows Mr Pace on Twitter could you suggest it to him and maybe the club could put out a request for a drummer boys to come forward and save the day

[fatboy47]

In what way ? ( genuine question btw )

Well basically looking at to what degree my normal match day experience will be interfered with... Namely, how many pointless hoops will I be told to jump through..

Mask wearing simply to protect the great unjabbed being top of my personal list..followed by any sort of crap that needs me to fart about proving my status on some or other device... Will I be able to get a decent seat on the Longside or be forced to sit in the decaying mausoleum opposite? . Pre match pint in the fanzone?

If I'm parting with north of £1k in tickets, flights, trains, car hire, hotels and grub for the privilege I'd kinda like to have a clear picture.

[jrgbfc]

I bought a ticket on the understanding that there wasn't going to be any covid checks in place.

[dougcollins]

We could do with a drum to create an atmosphere if rules for masks come in as the singing will just sound muffled. If anyone follows Mr Pace on Twitter could you suggest it to him and maybe the club could put out a request for a drummer boys to come forward and save the day

You're a very naughty boy.

[Peter Loo]

I bought a ticket on the understanding that there wasn't going to be any covid checks in place.

No problem just arrive about an hour before you normally would or to be on the safe side make that two hours.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

I bought a ticket on the understanding that there wasn't going to be any covid checks in place.

Take a test on Thursday, upload the info to the NHS site and get a text message from them as proof.
That's it

[jrgbfc]

No problem just arrive about an hour before you normally would or to be on the safe side make that two hours.

I'm not jumping through hoops to do something as simple as attending a football match. If they make it too much hassle I'll go and watch Colne FC instead, simple as that.

[randomclaret2]

Well basically looking at to what degree my normal match day experience will be interfered with... Namely, how many pointless hoops will I be told to jump through..

Mask wearing simply to protect the great unjabbed being top of my personal list..followed by any sort of crap that needs me to fart about proving my status on some or other device... Will I be able to get a decent seat on the Longside or be forced to sit in the decaying mausoleum opposite? . Pre match pint in the fanzone?

If I'm parting with north of £1k in tickets, flights, trains, car hire, hotels and grub for the privilege I'd kinda like to have a clear picture.

Cheers fb...I wasnt trying to be clever, just genuinely interested.I dont blame you at all for wanting things right when that sort of expenditure is involved.I think some if your queries ( fanzone, all stands being available, covid checks, etc.) have been answered on here as the evening has gone on.