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[Is this it?]

Statement now on the club site. I'd already decided not to go on Saturday, but if metal detector body searches by our friendly new stewards are to become the norm, then I'll be giving up attending games. It's not my idea of a match day experience, and I may watch my games further down the pyramid in future.

I'm not sure that I'd go elsewhere to watch my football, but the stewarding at the last game was very poorly handled and ruined the game for me and, I think, for others that were standing near to me.  It's the third time this season that I've come away feeling like I'd have been better not attending.  If that experience becomes routine then I probably won't renew my ST next year.

Re. wands/metals detectors, I don't agree that they are necessary; if this isn't a TBC directive then where is the evidence to support their introduction?  Measures such as this are rarely reversed.

[Amsterdam Alty]

Some of the best problems I've ever seen complained about.

If we want a league standard team we need a league standard club.

[Saughall Robin]

Some of the best problems I've ever seen complained about.

If we want a league standard team we need a league standard club.

^^^^ Exactly!

[Is this it?]

Some of the best problems I've ever seen complained about.

If we want a league standard team we need a league standard club.

Surely you're not suggesting having metal detectors is the benchmark for being a 'league standard club'.

[Saughall Robin]

I took him to mean that the higher you go in the pyramid, the more stuff like this you have to accept. (could be wrong though I suppose?)

[Is this it?]

I took him to mean that the higher you go in the pyramid, the more stuff like this you have to accept. (could be wrong though I suppose?)

I accept there will be more hoops to jump through should we progress up the league....so be it.  However, I don't think that wands are necessary currently.  On their own, they may not a big deal, in the case of the Bromley game, however, their use was the first of a number of actions that marred the visit to ML.

[Altyrocket]

From the club statement......(My Bold)

On entry to The J. Davidson Stadium, please expect to be searched by a member of the stewarding team, who will use a handheld metal detector. With the heightened terror threat, this is now standard procedure.  We suggest you avoid bringing any bags into the stadium, but if you choose to do so, expect to have it searched.

Poses the question who's standard procedure ? Club initiated or outside requirement.

Personally this does have an impact on me attending the ground.   

[Silent but Ledley]

Me thinks I will give tomorrow a miss! SBL

[MarpleAlty]

I'd be more worried about it being cold and absolutely pissing it down all game, rather than having a wand generally waved in my direction.

Tomorrow will be one hell of a test for the pitch after the week of weather we've had / likely ongoing conditions through the game.

[Bath Alty]

This season I have been to Yeovil, Eastleigh, Woking and Wealdstone. No searches on entry at any of those. Whatever else it may or may not be it is not standard practice at this level

[AltyTunnelSteward]

A couple of things are brought to mind by comments on this thread.
In no particular order
When I am trying to drive out of Golf Road post match I am horrified, petrified and disgusted even by people not only just setting sail across the road with no consideration of the vehicular traffic but make Abusive signs and comments toward drivers who have the temerity to not stop immediately.
Point 2 is that, given the revised regulations relating to the perimeter fence, there are going to be some disenchanted youngsters at the game. If you are the parent or guardian of one of these children please (and I know it's not going to be easy or pleasant) try to remain as compliant with the requests of the Stewards as possible.  Any significant issues tomorrow may adversely affect chances of a reasonable capacity over Christmas/New Year

Point 3
When I have been to both Old Trafford grounds, The Etihad and the Academy Stadium I have been searched, including being 'wanded' It took seconds and caused me no issues. I was similarly checked at the Southend game by a very polite steward who fully explained the process to me and those around me

[cheshire cat]

What happens when Steve from Sale sets the metal detectors off?
Does he whip his pants down and show them his scar?

[AltyTunnelSteward]

The guy next to me going into the Southend game had a femoral nail.
Medical metalwork like that and Steve from Sale's hip prosthesis don't register fortunately

[rorysgrandad]

What happens when Steve from Sale sets the metal detectors off?
Does he whip his pants down and show them his scar?

That’s more likely to put me off attending.

[JD]

If I were able to get to home games I would be quite pi$$ed off with these new protocols, BUT, especially considering the actions of TMBC, I would think of the club and the need to get ourselves able to take in the biggest crowds possible.
With AFC being such a friendly and welcoming club, it goes totally against the grain.

Now, these wands; I wonder if they are like the one my ex used to have!