Survey of Arsenal fans on Safe Standing

January / February 2017

Towards the end of 2016 there was increased debate about whether safe standing areas should be allowed in English football grounds. Arsène Wenger spoke publicly in favour of safe standing in October 2016.

This was followed in November 2016 by the Premier League agreeing to investigate the full range of issues around the topic before reporting back to its member clubs. The Premier League said:

“The clubs have tasked the Premier League with scoping out the safety, supporter, technical and legislative issues surrounding safe standing before any further discussions, based on the facts, can take place.”

This work will include discussion with supporters and supporter groups, and this survey is intended to seek the views of Arsenal fans on this subject.

The results will be reported to Arsenal, the Premier League and the Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF).

If you would like more information on this subject before completing the survey, please look at the Football Supporters’ Federation campaign on this issue – you can read more on the subject here.

Safe Standing could take different forms including permitting standing in certain existing seating areas or in the form of rail seating as has been introduced at Celtic FC and you can read more about this here.

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey.

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* 1. Which of the following describe your relationship with Arsenal?
(please tick all that apply)

Shareholder

Gold Member

Silver Member

Red Member

Purple Member

Overseas Member

Platinum Member

Away Scheme Member

Junior Gunner

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How many Arsenal matches do you typically attend in a season?

More than 30

Between 10-30

Fewer then 10

I don't attend matches

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* 3. Gender?

Male

Female

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* 4. Age?

Under 18

18-24

25 - 34

35-60

Over 60

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* 5. Ethnicity?

White British

White Irish

White English

White Welsh

White Scottish

Other white background

White and black Caribbean

White and black African

White and Asian

Other mixed background

Bangladeshi

Chinese

Indian

Pakistani

Other Asian background

African

Caribbean

Other black background

Arab

Other ethnic group

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* 6. Sexual orientation?

Heterosexual

Gay/Lesbian

Bisexual

Other

Prefer not to say

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* 7. Which most closely describes your opinion about standing at football matches?

I would like to be able to watch the match from a safe standing area

Although I don’t want to stand, I would like there to be a designated area for those who want to stand

Standing should not be brought back in any form

No opinion

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* 8. Would you consider buying a ticket in a safe standing area at Arsenal?

Yes

Undecided

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* 9. How likely would you be to attend games if there were a safe standing area?

More likely

Less likely

No difference

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* 10. Do you think safe standing could improve the atmosphere at Arsenal?

Yes

Don't know

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* 11. Do you think safe standing areas would improve relationships between fans and stewards?

Yes

Don't know

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* 12. Are you aware of the FSF safe standing campaign?

Yes and I have actively supported the campaign

I am aware

I am not aware

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* 13. Are you familiar with the concept of Rail Seating, such as that introduced at Celtic?

Yes

I have watched a game from a rail seating position

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* 14. Arsenal should champion the introduction of safe standing in the Premier league?

Agree

Disagree

No Opinion

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* 15. Arsenal should offer to stage trials of safe standing?

Agree

Disagree

No Opinion

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* 16. Arsenal should formally consult all season ticket holders and members about the introduction of safe standing?

Agree

Disagree

No Opinion

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* 17. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

The results will be published at the AST meeting on Feb 27 and online.

If you have any further comments about this please add them here. We will ensure that they are passed onto Arsenal and the relevant football authorities.

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* 1. Which of the following describe your relationship with Arsenal?(please tick all that apply)

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* 2. How many Arsenal matches do you typically attend in a season?

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* 3. Gender?

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* 4. Age?

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* 5. Ethnicity?

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* 6. Sexual orientation?

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* 7. Which most closely describes your opinion about standing at football matches?

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* 8. Would you consider buying a ticket in a safe standing area at Arsenal?

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* 9. How likely would you be to attend games if there were a safe standing area?

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* 10. Do you think safe standing could improve the atmosphere at Arsenal?

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* 11. Do you think safe standing areas would improve relationships between fans and stewards?

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* 12. Are you aware of the FSF safe standing campaign?

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* 13. Are you familiar with the concept of Rail Seating, such as that introduced at Celtic?

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* 14. Arsenal should champion the introduction of safe standing in the Premier league?

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* 15. Arsenal should offer to stage trials of safe standing?

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* 16. Arsenal should formally consult all season ticket holders and members about the introduction of safe standing?

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* 17. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. The results will be published at the AST meeting on Feb 27 and online. If you have any further comments about this please add them here. We will ensure that they are passed onto Arsenal and the relevant football authorities.

* 1. Which of the following describe your relationship with Arsenal?
(please tick all that apply)

* 17. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

The results will be published at the AST meeting on Feb 27 and online.

If you have any further comments about this please add them here. We will ensure that they are passed onto Arsenal and the relevant football authorities.