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Originally Posted by FireGilbert
Sure I get the singing and chanting but what is the deal with the following (ie. context and history)? As a fan of North American sports they make no sense to me.
-Flares
-Standing room sections
-The Poznan
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Atmosphere. Terraces (standing areas) are usually cheaper and attract the more boisterous supporters so they are often great sources of the energy that leads to a good atmosphere at grounds. Nosebleeds would be the North American equivalent but terraces are traditionally located behind the goals and in the closest tier to the pitch. Although terraces are banned in the top two flights of English football, most supporters in the away end, as well as, the choir in the home end stand for the duration of the match.
The Football Supporters Federation is attempting to bring the terraces back to football in the UK with
Safe Standing. Copa90 has a video about safe standing.