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[CB]

Segregation at Manchester United, two or threes covered by green netting and some stewards.

Segregation at Moss Lane, two rows of fences, a sterile area as long as anyone has seen and some stewards.

Something is not right here me thinks.

There's more stewards and police in that area thaat Altricham use in a whole season, they have the money and resources

Name one other non-league club which has such OTT segregation?

[markecky]

I asked for the an additional sterile area to be built a few years ago but it always came down to money, I suggested
like the one they used to have at the Drillfield. One of the reasons i gave up was the amount of time i had
to imput into planning a game and i know i didn't always get it right hence all your displeasure.
I agree looking back it was an odd thing to do but at the time it seemed right.
I am no longer involed but apologise for starting this crazy situation.
Lets hope the club can finally come up with a sensible solution.

Darren,

Not looking to blame anyone or for heads to roll.  I'm just trying to highlight my personal feelings and those of others I speak to that aren't on here.  This isn't something that will go away if it doesn't get changed.

I wouldn't dream of suggesting anything that would cost money and my original idea was to move the existing fences that are a third of the way down to 10 metres away from the fences that are two thirds of the way down.

I'll help move them if need be.

Thus creating a sterile area for use if needed (which it wouldnt be in 80% of the games anyway) and still allow people to go under the large roof like we did in the Conference and still give cover to away fans if that is what we are so keen on.

There are loads of ways of doing it at little or no cost.  I don't want to become campaign manager on this or cause any trouble but I love the atmosphere at Alty and don't want it spoilt.

[CB]

I don't understand how it would cost any money - just move the fence!!

[Paul Cain's Chip Pan]

I don't understand how it would cost any money - just move the fence!!

I think Darren wanted something more permanent in place, hence the potential for costs to be incurred. However, I agree that moving the temporary fencing would serve a similar purpose, it's just less aesthetically pleasing than proper barriers.

[Butty]

Back to the original footage, the ref looked like one of those "Look at me!" refs with his body language; chest out, head up type of thing.

You'd have a pop if the bloke sat down and had a brew while pretending nothing's going on though. And for the record, I was told when it gets a bit violent, blow your whistle repeatedly and take notes

[Toff Apple]

One of our problems is that the popular side does not have graduated steps at the back, therefore when there are a lot of alty fans there, its very difficult to see the game.  Agree with comments made the segregation is too big, and only appropriate for the visit of a football league club or club like oxford  / wrexham.

[Paul Cain's Chip Pan]

In an ideal world, we would have a totally revamped popular side with steeper terracing and a big new roof. However, it all comes back down to that old chestnut of money.   

If only we knew someone who'd won £148m on the lottery....   

[Knutsford Alty]

Im sure this is gathering dust in deepest Cheshire

[Darren]

I don't understand how it would cost any money - just move the fence!!

The fences are to big to fix anywhere else hence they would need cutting down or smaller fences sauced

[Paul Cain's Chip Pan]

I'm sure the people who bought the land said they would give that to the club or the local council for use when they relocate, though?

That would be ideal though, as long as we could paint it in our colours!      

[Knutsford Alty]

I'm sure the people who bought the land said they would give that to the club or the local council for use when they relocate, though?

You know more than me

That would be ideal though, as long as we could paint it in our colours!              

Its a belting stand, superb views from it and excellent segregation

[thegazelle]

wernt there complaints about the sterile area not being big enough on our last two visits to the dump ?

[wayno]

wernt there compalaints about the strile area not being big enough on our last two visits to the dump .

yeah but it made it more fun

[Ballers]

I don't understand how it would cost any money - just move the fence!!

The fences are to big to fix anywhere else hence they would need cutting down or smaller fences sauced

In which case we come back to the original question, do we just need the sterile area in the corner as segregation?

I also understand that provision must be made for away supporters to have cover. In this instance a sign at the turnstile saying "covered accomodation for away supporters is available in the main stand" sorts that out.

[Bob]

First of all thanks to all the stewards and volunteers who work so hard.

My gripe with the excessive segregation layout is that loyal Alty fans who pump money week in week out into the club are effectively treated as second class citizens compared to a relatively small number of people who come here once a year.

Let them stand on chequers, and they can pay to sit in the stand if they want cover.