Nice to see the Gunnars are open to this, hopefully more clubs will follow suit!
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Gazidis Open To Safe-Standing Terraces At Arsenal
14 June 2011
Arseblog News
Andrew Allen
Ivan Gazidis has revealed that he is in favour of Arsenal exploring further the possibility of incorporating a safe standing area at the Emirates.
Speaking at a question and answer session with the Arsenal Supporters Trust the Gunners CEO stressed that it was right for a debate to take place about the return of terracing so long as it did not compromise the safety of spectators.
“It is something that I have always been open to,” confirmed Gazidis.
“The more I learn about it, the more complex an issue it is, but viscerally it is something that I find attractive because it gives fans, a certain group of fans who like to stand who create the atmosphere, another way to be in our stadium.
“Why would you be against that, if you can do it safely?
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