Following discussions with the club, the HGSA are looking into a one-off exercise that could possibly be implemented ahead of the forthcoming Challenge Cup tie against Catalan Dragons on the 31st May.

Issues were raised following the recent tie against Wakefield and the smaller than average crowd at that game where the 2 home stands were open to accommodate a total of 1,700 home fans, this of course led to the crowd being spread out and thus affecting the atmosphere which does lift our players, as well as the visual impression and with this game being broadcast live on Sky Sports, and without the large number of away fans expected this time it was felt that steps could be taken to try and improve both the visual and audio impression to our own fans and the wider Rugby League public.

Therefore we propose 2 options that we could try BUT either of these would only happen if the majority of fans in the affected areas are happy for it to happen, the club or the HGSA will not implement any strategies that displeases the fan base, if you have an opinion on this matter please make us aware of it, please only leave opinions on THIS particular matter rather than other club issues you may have.

Also, please remember this is for a one-off game and NOT something that will be done on a regular basis.

Option 1
To close the Britannia Rescue stand completely and move all supporters into the Revell Ward stand.

Option 2
To close the outer blocks of the Britannia rescue stand and use blocks 5 & 6, the two centre blocks only.

Option 3
Leave both stands fully open.

Please select an option in the above vote.

Please comment on which option you chose as to try and prevent the vote being tainted.

Thank You.

Option 3

Option 2 for me and maybe same on both sides of the ground. Alternatively only use seating A to Z and close off the rear seating areas.

Option 2
Use seating A to Z in Britanic Rescue , Close outer blocks of Revell ward

option 2 just close the ends off, not many go there anyway, could do it in both stands!

wouldnt be happy with just the one stand.

Option 2, as stated

Option 2 - keeps choice but has desired effect of collating fans together to bolster atmosphere. Could help also for fans to come into contact with others than those they normally sit amongst that could get more joining in the singing/chants?

A-Z for me

Has a decision been made yet about the seating for this game?

oddly you could of been put you all in a bus shelter

We could borrow yours
Oddly I said to my other half that wakey fans would appear out of the woodwork on here tonight- surprised there’s only one- but not at all surprised which one....
Good luck in your quarter fin.....oh no sorry, my mistake.

Attendance: 2150, for a challenge cup quarter final, in a game you could have won. Well done to all concerned.....

How many fans have you got at your game this weekend?

what happened too taping the sides off??

was just the same areas taped off as usual , of if some were taped off which they were then next time it needs moving further inwards

didnt see one at the riverside side

borrow it anytime pal, probably wouldn't fill it any way, nobody more ed off than me with our departure and the way we limped out, suppose we can both now lick our wounds and get on with SL survival, case of catch us if you can now

none, they have all got the feet up chinking glasses at the way you lot performed

no way, are you including staff, players and the sky team in that

Don't quite see the amusement here snowie lad, cup game on telly thursday night, even the well supported clubs have nothing to shout about re cup games.

It was only an enquiry to see what the reaction or preference would be, it wasn't done because it was felt that once the tickets had gone on sale those in reserved seating in the affected areas would not be pleased not being able to take up their usual seat.
It was decided that rather than upsetting a few supporters and risk losing their support, which was threatened, to not carry on with the plans.

Leeds managed 3277 with more than 10 away fans- how about you go on their board and tell them what you think of that?

great planning

It wasn't planned thats the whole point, it was just an enquiry as to what the reaction to the proposal would be.

The club seem to upset most of our fanbase these days simply by still operating so no point alienating them anymore.

That’s because Thewlis runs the club as a shambles and even longstanding hard core fans have had enough. We all know nothing will change though as him and Ken are as one

This was nothing to do with Thewlis, in fact he stated that it was a no no to close the BR stand.

The chief exec of any organisation sets and should dictate policy the question came up in the 1st place because of the dire attendance in the previous round because of the pricing policy and making floating fans walk up pre game to buy a ticket, as well as a complete lack of marketing. Who does that stop with ?