West Bromwich Albion Fans’ Group to Stage Protest Against Delayed Entry at QPR Home Match
What’s the issue?
Following a series of delayed entry and exit from matches at The Hawthorns Stadium, West Bromwich Albion fans are taking the matter into their own hands. The West Bromwich Albion Disabled Supporters Group will stage a protest at the upcoming home match against Queens Park Rangers on August 24th.
Why the protest?
The group believes that the club is not doing enough to ensure comfortable and safe entry and exit from the stadium. According to the group’s spokesperson, Emma Rolfe, wheelchair users have been the most affected by the delays. Fans with mobility issues have to wait longer for access to lifts and ramps, and many are forced to remain in the stadium long after the final whistle, adding to their discomfort and stress.
What does the club say?
West Bromwich Albion has acknowledged the delays and promised to do better. Club officials have cited a combination of factors contributing to the delays, including increased security measures and issues with match-day staff. They have promised to increase staffing levels and work with external agencies to streamline access to the stadium.
What do the fans want?
The West Bromwich Albion Disabled Supporters Group has published a list of demands, which includes improved training for match-day staff, additional disabled access points, and a dedicated disabled liaison officer. They also want the club to address the issue of noisy and obstructive match-day stewards, who they say have made the experience even more unpleasant for disabled fans.
What’s next?
The group plans to stage the protest by peacefully gathering outside The Hawthorns Stadium before the match against Queens Park Rangers. They have urged all fans, regardless of disability status, to show their support and join the protest. The West Bromwich Albion Disabled Supporters Group believes that the protest will send a strong message to the club that they are serious about change.
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Summary:
The West Bromwich Albion Disabled Supporters Group is planning a protest at the upcoming home match against Queens Park Rangers on August 24th. The group believes that the club is not doing enough to ensure comfortable and safe entry and exit from the stadium, which has had a significant impact on wheelchair users and fans with mobility issues. The club has acknowledged the delays and promised to do better. However, the group has published a list of demands, including additional access points, a dedicated disabled liaison officer, and improved training for match-day staff, and is urging all fans to join the protest in a peaceful gathering outside the stadium. #NEWS
