| Pre match Light show 15:08 - Jan 21 with 1533 views | pingu67 |
I don't want this to sound moany, just a slight concern regarding the pre match light show
I think it looks great for a night game, but I am concerned that it could potentially have some side implications for anyone who suffers from Epilepsy as it would be terrible if it had a negative impact on anyones health
I'm sure the club have fully considered this but as I say just a slight concern |  | | |  |
| Pre match Light show on 15:12 - Jan 21 with 1412 views | Zx1988 |
I did note that there was a message on the screens shortly beforehand, warning about the planned use of flashing lights and pyrotechnics. It would certainly benefit from an announcement as well, though. | |
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| Pre match Light show on 15:15 - Jan 21 with 1366 views | pingu67 |
| Pre match Light show on 15:12 - Jan 21 by Zx1988 |
I did note that there was a message on the screens shortly beforehand, warning about the planned use of flashing lights and pyrotechnics. It would certainly benefit from an announcement as well, though. |
I must admit, I missed the message on the screen, I was probably probably playing with my phone at the time | | | |
| Pre match Light show on 15:20 - Jan 21 with 1320 views | Metal_Hacker |
| Pre match Light show on 15:15 - Jan 21 by pingu67 |
I must admit, I missed the message on the screen, I was probably probably playing with my phone at the time |
Don't tell Homer ! |  |
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| Pre match Light show on 15:36 - Jan 21 with 1242 views | hammo56 |
Yes there was a message on the screen before the light show last night. My daughter suffers from epilepsy and actually had a seizure in the toilet after the game. Not saying that this was caused by the light show as she is having them on a regular basis at the moment but would like to mention how good the stewards and St John Ambulance staff were in assisting my wife in dealing with the situation.
Have e-mailed the club today so that they can pass on our thanks to those people involved. | | | |
| Pre match Light show on 15:39 - Jan 21 with 1212 views | lazyblue |
| Pre match Light show on 15:12 - Jan 21 by Zx1988 |
I did note that there was a message on the screens shortly beforehand, warning about the planned use of flashing lights and pyrotechnics. It would certainly benefit from an announcement as well, though. |
They did make an announcement before it happened | | | |
| Pre match Light show on 15:40 - Jan 21 with 1203 views | pingu67 |
| Pre match Light show on 15:36 - Jan 21 by hammo56 |
Yes there was a message on the screen before the light show last night. My daughter suffers from epilepsy and actually had a seizure in the toilet after the game. Not saying that this was caused by the light show as she is having them on a regular basis at the moment but would like to mention how good the stewards and St John Ambulance staff were in assisting my wife in dealing with the situation.
Have e-mailed the club today so that they can pass on our thanks to those people involved. |
I'm sorry to hear this, hope your daughter is recovering well | | | |
| Pre match Light show on 15:41 - Jan 21 with 1190 views | _CliveBaker_ |
| Pre match Light show on 15:36 - Jan 21 by hammo56 |
Yes there was a message on the screen before the light show last night. My daughter suffers from epilepsy and actually had a seizure in the toilet after the game. Not saying that this was caused by the light show as she is having them on a regular basis at the moment but would like to mention how good the stewards and St John Ambulance staff were in assisting my wife in dealing with the situation.
Have e-mailed the club today so that they can pass on our thanks to those people involved. |
Glad to hear she was well looked after, hope she's feeling OK. |  | | |
| Pre match Light show on 15:52 - Jan 21 with 1121 views | hammo56 |
Yes she has recovered well and is fine today thanks. She has recently had a brain scan and is waiting for a 24 hour EEG so that her neurologist can then decide if her medication needs to be changed. [Post edited 21 Jan 15:52]
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| Pre match Light show on 15:58 - Jan 21 with 1079 views | Illinoisblue |
The thing is, if there wasn’t a light show or those fire canonns, nobody and I mean nobody would be asking for them. All most fans want is an audible PA system.
And yet, some excitable sports/event marketing fantasist managed to get in front of multiple football execs and convince them to spend money on this most disposable and unnecessary thing. |  |
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| Pre match Light show on 15:59 - Jan 21 with 1055 views | Deano69 |
| Pre match Light show on 15:12 - Jan 21 by Zx1988 |
I did note that there was a message on the screens shortly beforehand, warning about the planned use of flashing lights and pyrotechnics. It would certainly benefit from an announcement as well, though. |
There are messages on pre-match emails and messaging.
Signs at every entrance (an in other areas) of the ground
Several messages on the screens (and I thought there was an announcement) leading up to kick off.
not sure much else you can do
Personally I wouldnt have any of this guff, fire, confetti, light show.
PS Sorry to hear of the incident with the fans daughter, hope all is well. [Post edited 21 Jan 16:01]
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| Pre match Light show on 16:04 - Jan 21 with 1022 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Pre match Light show on 15:58 - Jan 21 by Illinoisblue |
The thing is, if there wasn’t a light show or those fire canonns, nobody and I mean nobody would be asking for them. All most fans want is an audible PA system.
And yet, some excitable sports/event marketing fantasist managed to get in front of multiple football execs and convince them to spend money on this most disposable and unnecessary thing. |
Its definitely an ashton thing. Wait for the new louder speakers. He wants very loud music to create a better atmosphere |  |
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| Pre match Light show on 16:04 - Jan 21 with 1018 views | _CliveBaker_ |
| Pre match Light show on 15:12 - Jan 21 by Zx1988 |
I did note that there was a message on the screens shortly beforehand, warning about the planned use of flashing lights and pyrotechnics. It would certainly benefit from an announcement as well, though. |
Didn't see it, we were too busy clapping Morsy. | | | |
| Pre match Light show on 16:11 - Jan 21 with 985 views | EJP |
| Pre match Light show on 16:04 - Jan 21 by FrimleyBlue |
Its definitely an ashton thing. Wait for the new louder speakers. He wants very loud music to create a better atmosphere |
I sat Sir Alf Upper for the FA cup match and it was ridiculously loud… |  | | |
| Pre match Light show on 16:18 - Jan 21 with 917 views | SWLondonBlue93 |
| Pre match Light show on 15:58 - Jan 21 by Illinoisblue |
The thing is, if there wasn’t a light show or those fire canonns, nobody and I mean nobody would be asking for them. All most fans want is an audible PA system.
And yet, some excitable sports/event marketing fantasist managed to get in front of multiple football execs and convince them to spend money on this most disposable and unnecessary thing. |
As soon as one club does something, everyone else has an urge to copy regardless of whether it is any good. Surely this sort of thing only appeals to young kids or "casual" fans who aren't that into football? It's not a big deal but I can't say it does anything for me. [Post edited 21 Jan 16:25]
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| Pre match Light show on 16:19 - Jan 21 with 912 views | SitfcB |
| Pre match Light show on 15:58 - Jan 21 by Illinoisblue |
The thing is, if there wasn’t a light show or those fire canonns, nobody and I mean nobody would be asking for them. All most fans want is an audible PA system.
And yet, some excitable sports/event marketing fantasist managed to get in front of multiple football execs and convince them to spend money on this most disposable and unnecessary thing. |
Not for everyone but I quite like the flames and the fireworks, and the light shows aren’t as bad as people make out, the kids love it innit. |  |
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| Pre match Light show on 16:33 - Jan 21 with 806 views | Linners |
Light shows and pyros can do one as far as I'm concerned, but then I am 50. |  | | |
| Pre match Light show on 17:04 - Jan 21 with 630 views | Deano69 |
| Pre match Light show on 16:04 - Jan 21 by FrimleyBlue |
Its definitely an ashton thing. Wait for the new louder speakers. He wants very loud music to create a better atmosphere |
'Bar Extreme' Bass Tubes in all stands... | |
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| Pre match Light show on 17:15 - Jan 21 with 584 views | Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
| Pre match Light show on 15:58 - Jan 21 by Illinoisblue |
The thing is, if there wasn’t a light show or those fire canonns, nobody and I mean nobody would be asking for them. All most fans want is an audible PA system.
And yet, some excitable sports/event marketing fantasist managed to get in front of multiple football execs and convince them to spend money on this most disposable and unnecessary thing. |
They're probably desperately trying to create some energy in there, maybe the rich influx of Gez Z post grads for Halo will help! |  |
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| Pre match Light show on 17:29 - Jan 21 with 504 views | bluelagos |
Everyone on this thread are far too polite.
Say it like it is, they're utter dogsh1t
The Americanisation of football might be an Ashton wet dream but for the traditional fan they're just one more step towards turning football into the sanitised bollox it's become.
I've stopped going to Wembley to watch England precisely because of that, hope Portman Rd never becomes an "experience" like that. I might be old and grumpy but if you want my money, such crp makes you far less likely to see it.... |  |
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| Pre match Light show on 17:54 - Jan 21 with 430 views | Stenvict |
| Pre match Light show on 16:11 - Jan 21 by EJP |
I sat Sir Alf Upper for the FA cup match and it was ridiculously loud… |
They had one of the mascots screaming into the mic reading the teams out last night. You can imagine how loud that was. | |
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| Pre match Light show on 17:56 - Jan 21 with 402 views | BlueBlueBluex2 |
My son suffers from the fireworks too, so stay downstairs every match until it all stops. | | | |
| Pre match Light show on 17:56 - Jan 21 with 399 views | Scuzzer |
My concern about this was that the lights in the stands were turned off for this while people were still finding their seats. A bit of a health and safety issue perhaps...along with the fact that any emergency announcement would not be heard due to the lack of any functioning PA where I sit. |  |
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| Pre match Light show on 17:58 - Jan 21 with 366 views | Illinoisblue |
| Pre match Light show on 16:19 - Jan 21 by SitfcB |
Not for everyone but I quite like the flames and the fireworks, and the light shows aren’t as bad as people make out, the kids love it innit. |
I recall you were recently mildly in favour of half and half scarves also. If you start your own YouTube channel it will officially be over! | |
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| Pre match Light show on 18:10 - Jan 21 with 297 views | SitfcB |
| Pre match Light show on 17:58 - Jan 21 by Illinoisblue |
I recall you were recently mildly in favour of half and half scarves also. If you start your own YouTube channel it will officially be over! |
Yes, always said it’s a good souvenir, we got a few last season but they didn’t do them for everyone game and the plan was to get one for every game - not for me obviously  - very much a buy it then chuck it in the bag thing though.
The rage bait would get hits though. | |
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| Pre match Light show on 18:12 - Jan 21 with 284 views | EdwardStone |
| Pre match Light show on 17:29 - Jan 21 by bluelagos |
Everyone on this thread are far too polite.
Say it like it is, they're utter dogsh1t
The Americanisation of football might be an Ashton wet dream but for the traditional fan they're just one more step towards turning football into the sanitised bollox it's become.
I've stopped going to Wembley to watch England precisely because of that, hope Portman Rd never becomes an "experience" like that. I might be old and grumpy but if you want my money, such crp makes you far less likely to see it.... |
I could kinda buy into the "Americanisation" of the game at Portman Road if they actually did it properly
Vendors bringing me beer to my seat, snacks freely available on the terraces, decent legroom
The glitz without the service is a sad halfway, neither fish nor fowl
But on that freezing night when we beat Chelsea, the warmth from the flamethrowers was very welcome |  | | |
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