What is the minimum distance fans can be from the pitch in a new stadium???

[HammersmithR]

Anyone know???

[theblackmafia.]

Nope

[stainrodisalegend]

As long as its close enough for opposition players to hear the shouting of mindless obscenities and boos, the new stadium will be an asset to us...

[gilly]

As long as its close enough for opposition players to hear the shouting of mindless obscenities and boos, the new stadium will be an asset to us...

Yep. Needs to have the Mata factor.

[dave58]

Agree we have to build a new ground with stands as close to the pitch as possible? thats what other teams hate about our ground, that the oposition can hear the abuse being aimed at them and a great hostile atmosphere. at some games this year we really reved it up Chelsea Man city Arsenal Spurs Stoke once it got going that new that they were in a bear pit

[Yousef]

Yes need it as close as possible.

[LoftusRoadLad]

Same as wot we have now I would imagine..otherwise those arsholes would have said something by now.

[Shania]

Agreed. This is very important for the QPR players as well I should believe.

[midland R]

i think its 12cm,close enough to whisper sweet nothings into the the oppositions lug hole.

[Olly]

Spitting distance

[irememberlesley]

Everyone says Loftus Road has the closest pitch to the stands, but I'm sure Chelsea's is closer.

[LoftusRoadLad]

Found this on the web

There must be a minimum of 1.83 metres, ideally 2 metres, between the touchline, goal line and the pitch perimeter barrier.

Immediately in front of an area of seated accommodation the boundary of the playing area may be indicated by means other than a permanent fixed barrier, provided the Club is able to provide assurances that no spectator be allowed to stand in this area to watch the match.

Where there is a walkway in front of a standing terrace which is itself fronted by a crush barrier that has itself been subject to an annual risk assessment and, if necessary, tested, an alternative to a fixed barrier (e.g. A-frames) may be used, provided no spectators are allowed to stand in this area to watch the match. The Club must implement a safety management system to ensure this and also to protect the integrity of the playing area.

[QPR71]

also down to the angles of the stands.
emirates is a flat bowl. my arsenal mates hate it cos no atmo.
close, steep and tiered

[Connell10]

yep big steep stands right onto the edge of the pitch, loftus road but bigger!

[Norths]

yep big steep stands right onto the edge of the pitch, loftus road but bigger!

So the people at the back of the stand have trouble seeing the Goal nearest to them, yep just like Loftus Road